Planned Neglect:
"The more you study the Word of God, the more it saturates your mind and life. Someone is reported to have asked a concert violinist in New York's Carnegie Hall how she became so skilled. She said that it was by "planned neglect". She planned to neglect everything that was not related to her goal. Some less important things in your life could stand some planned neglect so that you might give yourself to studying the Word of God. Do you know what would happen? The more you would study the Word of God, the more your mind would be saturated with it. It would be no problem then for you to think of Christ. You won't be able to stop thinking of Him. To be Spirit filled is to live a Christ-conscious life, and there is no shortcut to that. You can't go and get yourself super-dedicated to live a Christ-conscious life. The only way you can be saturated with the thoughts of Christ is to saturate yourself with the Book that is all about Him. And this is God's will, that you not only be saved but that you also be Spirit-filled."
Like that accomplished violinist, could you, as a follower of Christ, also practice in a "planned neglect" way?
Mmm! May we dive into His word as we seek to know Him more. For that is where we find His heart...and the heart of the Gospel. What amazing love letters!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Melanie! It is so wonderful to think about! Yes, in His Word are contained amazing love letters! We will find out more and more of who He is if we simply dive into scripture!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this reminder Breanna - your blog is such a blessing! This excerpt has been especially convicting as I find myself reaching for my laptop before my Bible pretty often. I'm thinking my internet usage needs some neglecting :) HUGS!
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! Yes! Thanks for the reminder!
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