The Throne of Your Heart
Most of us can’t imagine that we’d ever reject God. But the sad truth is many of us is doing it without realizing it. When we insist living our way we are already rejecting God by our actions. The Israelites rejected God by asking for a king.
The LORD answered Samuel, “Comply with the people’s request—everything they ask of you—because they haven’t rejected you. No, they’ve rejected me as king over them. They are doing to you only what they’ve been doing to me from the day I brought them out of Egypt to this very minute, abandoning me and worshipping other gods. So comply with their request, but give them a clear warning, telling them how the king will rule over them and operate.” (1 Sam. 8: 7-9, CEB, emphasis added)
The Israelites rejected God as king over them. They chose to get an earthly king also to the throne of their hearts. And so do we very easily. We can put not only people but also work or possessions on the throne of our hearts. And when we do that we automatically reject God. We don’t necessarily mean to reject God we just do.
It does matter how we live our lives. It does matter what we choose day in day out. Every day we make a decision about what is most important in our lives. Every day we choose who sits on the throne of our hearts. All this matters because what’s on the throne of our hearts rule our lives. By choosing someone/something else than God we reject God. Possibly the very last thing we’d like to do. Yet we might do it day in day out. Without thinking. That’s why we need to be intentional. No more living carelessly, unthinkingly.
So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly. Take advantage of every opportunity because these are evil times. Because of this, don’t be ignorant, but understand the Lord’s will. (Eph. 5: 15-17, CEB)
When we keep God on the throne of our hearts we are not alone anymore. God is with us. God will help us to live intentionally. But we can’t serve other gods. There is room only for one God on the throne of our hearts. Who is it going to be?
Gracious God,
Forgive us rejecting you unthinkingly.
We choose you.
Be our King! Be our Ruler!
Show us how to live according to your will.
Shower us with your enabling grace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Q4U: Who’s on the throne of your heart? Who does rule your life?
Be blessed, my fellow pilgrim, as you daily choose God to rule your life!
Image courtesy of Stephen Corbett. Linking up today with Faith Filled Friday.
13 thoughts on “The Throne of Your Heart”
Everyday, all day long I am constantly reminding myself God’s will be done, not mine!! Thank you for you input. I am putting on my love & peace shoes and walking with God today.
Thank you for sharing. When we learn to ask for God’s will to be done…we find REST. We don’t have to worry or stress about stuff. God knows what’s best for us. And when we let him rule…we can rest in his grace. Have a blessed day, Susan, walking with God!
Great post, I agree that we don’t realize the things we place above God. We do it unintentionally but we do it (or worse, we do intentionally and don’t care).
I know throughout my day I am continuously asking God for guidance and direction. I really hate it when I get “too busy” to spend one-on-one time with God. That is when I know my priorities are not in order.
Thanks, TC, for sharing. Those crazy-buzy days are really bad for our spiritual health. But fortunately God hears our sighs and quick prayers, too. God bless you richly!
I like the “no more living carelessly, unthinkingly” phrase. That moment by moment thinking is a challenge for me. Too often I rely on me and my training, upbringing, practice, etc instead of praying and asking God for His wisdom (just blogged Proceed with Prayer! on this very subject!) Thanks for your reminder and insight. God Bless You!
I hear you, Michelle. We’ve been trained to rely on ourselves. There’s so much unlearning to do when we learn to live fully in grace. We need indeed “proceed with prayer”. Thank you for chiming in. Abundant blessings to you!
thank you for sharing this reminder. amen! and yes, i would love to have a new bible translation to read.
Thank you, Peggy, for commenting. May God bless you richly!
How true this is! Last week I spent time in Colossians 3, where it is very clear that Christ is our life. Thank you for this post!
Christ indeed is our LIFE! Thanks for sharing, Sharon! Abundant blessings to you and yours!
I just read that verse in 1 Sam. today. Pretty cool. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with Faith Filled Fridays. You’re a blessing!
God is speaking to you, Laura! Thanks for dropping by! Stay blessed & sharing your blessings!