AGE OF CONVENIENCE

We live in a day and age of convenience. I remember not long ago making a comment that was old fashioned, and the response I received was "The is the new millinium. People don't believe that stuff anymore." What's sad is it's true. Have sex, don't worry about the consequences, there is the abortion pill if you get pregnant, just practice safe sex. Whereas, if you didn't practice until your wedding day, you wouldn't have to worry about it. I find the term safe sex kind of ironic. It indicates that sex is not always safe. Why is that? It's pretty simple really. God did not intend for us to sleep with whomever we want, whenever we want. It was something that was to be between one man and one woman only. No exceptions.

Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: "It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." 1 Cor 7:1-2

Is what I'm saying popular or acceptable? Not at all, but neither is staying away from high fat foods for our health. Quitting smoking is painful in the beginning, but in the end our bodies truly pay the benefits of it. If we smoke, we know this to be true, and get tired of hearing our doctors and well meaning friends tell us what we already know. You see the truth is, what I'm saying is something that deep down inside we already know. The good news is once we get a glimpse of God's plan for our lives, and follow that plan with full faith and no doubt, it' s amazing the peace and joy that God puts in our hearts. A joy that no worldly satisfaction can provide.

I challenge you to ask God His will for your life, and watch for the sign posts He will provide, and follow that sign post, no matter how much you may or may not want to, and see what follows. You too, will be amazed.

The poem I share today, is in answer to one of the signposts God gave me. He put on my heart to share this with you. I didn't want to, because of the controvery surrounding the subject of abortion. I don't however, approve of any life choices that go against the word of God, abortion and same sex marriage are just a couple. I find it hard to truly communicate with those who do approve of it however. The first response I and many others I am sure receive is that I'm judging them, or self-righteous.

It's not my place to ever judge another, but it is my place to stand up for what I believe in, without squashing anyone else's right to do so. Please be blessed by the following poem.

 

I WONDER

 

What if Sarah had contemplated the choice to end the unborn life.

What if she had thought she was too old, and heeded today's advice.

What if the virgin Mary had contemplated what she should do.

With the child growing inside of her, what if she chose abortion too?

 

What if you decided to end a pregnancy because your too young to have a child.

People would look upon you and judge you and consider you reviled.

Your not even married and the father has not a clue to your state.

So why not end it now, and avoid it's timely fate.

 

So many questions, and options today's world has to offer man.

Medical marijuana and other supposed cures for the sick across this land.

Faith in God has been tossed aside for today's technology,

How can we throw away precious life so carelessly?

 

There are arguments condoning abortion, I'm too old, or I'm too young.

I'm not ready, I'm in school, I'm unhealthy, I'm undone.

But we have forgotten through God all things are possible if we believe.

So let's cast aside the lies the world has told us, and all the hypocrisy.

 

I wonder about Sarah, and the virgin Mary and the choices they could have made.

I wonder about the many arguments of our times and what Jesus would really say.

I wonder about the fate we are erasing from the chronicles of time.

And what inventions never came because our unbelief made us blind.

 

I wonder about the excuses we make as we continue to live a lie.

May we seek the answers from the only one who knows what's best, our God upon High.

The wisdom of the world is foolishness to all of us who believe.

So regardless of how logical it may sound, rest assured you are only being deceived.

 

Copyright 2013 Sandra C. Johnson