Double-Mindedness

A man of two minds (hesitating), he is unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything he thinks, feels, and decides. James 1:8

Most people have probably been double-minded about something at one time. Some people may even struggle with it on a regular basis. Either way this is not a place that you want to spend a lot of time in. It is a very unstable and unhappy place to be.

When we are double-minded we are not giving God 100%. We are giving Him just enough to get by and be considered a "good" Christian. If we are serving God with our whole heart then we have a close relationship already established with Him. And if we have a close relationship with the Lord we have no reason to doubt. We trust Him. We trust Him, because we know Him. We know that He does not lie. We know that He is true to His Word. We know His character. We have faith. We go from faith to faith. We give no place to doubt.

The only way to be free from double-mindedness is to develop a personal relationship with God and give Him your WHOLE heart...not just a piece of it. We went into some practical ways that we can begin to know God in our final Flesh vs Spirit series. If you need a refresher, click here.

How do we give God our whole heart? How do we know when we are not giving Him our whole heart? Let me list the some examples for you. I may not hit on an area that you need to hear about. So, I suggest that you pray, and ask God to reveal where you may be lacking in your dedication to Him.

- You don't attend church on a regular basis.
- You don't go to church because your husband won't.
- You think that it's OK to tell "white" lies when necessary.
- You become offended easily or regulary.
- Your Bible has dust on it.
- You can't remember the last time you spent time with the Lord.
- You get irritated when you are under conviction.
- You frequently watch immoral programming and "feel" no conviction.
- You rarely make prayer a priority.
- You feel stressed out and/or irritable on a regular basis.
- You have become very negative.
- You feel like things are hopeless.
- Your children are more important to you than spending time with God.

I could go on for quite awhile....

If you are experiencing two or more of these symptoms, then you may be someone who has begun the to lose their focus. You are becoming desensitized. You are no longer pursuing God with your whole heart.

It does not have to continue. You can get joy, peace, contentment, and a sound mind. All you have to do is let go of the world and self. Then hang on tight to God. And begin a new relationship with Him. He is waiting with open arms for you. He longs for you to give Him your whole heart. He will cherish it and never break it. He is all you need. Begin to put Him first in your life and your life will become more than you had ever hoped it could be!

Let's pray,
Daddy God, I want my life to shine for You. Forgive me for the times I have let go of Your Loving Hand and took matters into my own hands. Forgive me for putting You in any position other than first in my life. Help me to make right choices. I love You, Lord. I love You more than anything in the entire Universe. Thank You for loving me always. Even when I forsake You. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

In His Love and Service,
Lara ;)