Am I doing what is right?

Life is not black and white. Even in the bible, despite its pages of wisdom and truth, it does not tell me exactly what to say when I have a loss of words or the perfect choice when I have to make a decision that will dictate the next 2years of my life!

Despite my ambition and love of life I easily find myself in a downward spiral mentally and emotionally. In this life I live am I not the dictator of my enjoyment, the beginning of my success, the pride of who I am, and the reason I live? Now, if your reading this and disagreeing, you are not in the wrong. In fact, I disagree with that mentality as well. But, although we know that is wrong, how often do we walk through out life living as if such attitudes are correct?

In the book of Daniel, God warns king Nebuchadnezzar to turn from his pride in a dream. God does not play games with us. Although we have to make decisions that can be a bit in the gray area, what is black and white is God's commandments (Exodus 20) and desired will for our BENEFIT and His glory (Jeremiah 29:11)... not saying everything will be easy, but neither is tying your shoes at first... and its still important to do for petes-sake!

Daniel 4:20  explains king Neb's dream, basically he is doomed and his glorious kingdom is about to kick him to the curb. The day this prophesy is fulfilled king Neb is arrogantly walking along his palace and says, "Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my might power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?" and BAM, directly following he is driven from the city!

The Garden of Babylon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is called the Hanging Gardens because the gardens were built high above the ground on multi-level stone terraces.  It was likely the most beautiful man-made gardens ever created.

Does king Neb's thought sound familiar? Every time in life I am feeling overwhelmed with decision or feeling left out or having a pathetic pity party my focus is ALWAYS on me. And just as God warned king Neb of the penalty of selfish thinking, it is a warning for us too.

Next time I am sulking around, I will remember:

• This life is NOT about me, people are starving, dieing, and crying.
• I will start to pray for OTHERS
• I will remember all I HAVE and be content

What can you remember? Post a comment and share! I would love to hear.