romans 1

Romans 1:21-25
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles.

So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. 
                                                                    

God has brought these verses to mind again today. A few years ago He had shown me how I was just like the people described in this passage - and it seems I have forgotten - am no less unlike them now...

When I forget to worship and be thankful - I become dark and confused, and I start listening to the lies of Satan and begin creating my own ideas of who God is and what He wants for me. It's a simple correlation. I used to get so depressed when I saw my sinfulness, now even though depression has not been my 'go to' - I still get so self-focused. My internal thoughts, my ideas, my wants, become my driving force - instead of turning to the Lord - seeking His love and forgiveness. Jesus has already taken care of all of my needs on the cross - I just need to walk in that freedom. I need to turn my face to Him and sing out my joy in knowing Him, showing Him how grateful I am by acting in belief.