He captured your attention that day and from then onwards he’s all you could think about. Was it his swagga? The way he spoke perhaps? Or the way he walks? It’s hard to pinpoint but there’s something about him that even at the sound of his name, it makes you go “ooooo”. You began to find out all you could about him. His likes, dislikes, who he rolls with and you even started to become interested in what he likes just to capture his attention, and it worked.
Not long after you started dating and your interest in him grew. However, within time, he wanted to take things further, get more serious, but you said you weren’t ready. You were happy with being strangers by day and lovers by night. Your best kept secret, no strings attached. When you had nothing to do you’d call him. When no one was available you would visit him. Basically he was your convenience in your time of need. Nothing more.
He wasn’t worth mentioning to your family or friends. After all, he’s just your part time lover. You occasionally turn to him when you crave some love and attention. You say you love him but the circumstances do not allow you to have a true relationship so you treasure the intimate times you share but know you cannot get fully attached.
But he’s starting to get tired. No he is tired. He’s a man after all and has feelings too. He’s been patient and understanding but enough is enough. He gives you an ultimatum. You commit to him or it’s over. No more playing around. You say he’s insensitive and being unreasonable but you’re the one being unreasonable. You can’t expect anyone to tolerate such treatment. You wouldn’t want to be someone’s part time lover so why make them yours?
Why treat God that way too? All those promises you make about changing your ways, those facebook statuses you post saying “ I love Jesus”, are diminished the moment you replace Him when something more appealing comes along, be it a rave, a friend, a thought, a feeling and even a guy. Don’t you know action speak louder than words?
Quit playing games and make a firm decision. Either you want to commit 100% of yourself to God or you don’t. Stop treating Him like a part time lover.
Those who are of God accept discipline
5 years ago
This is very true Sibon. Actions do speak louder than words and God deserves so much more of our time. We really have to analyse ourselves and see how if we have been treating Him as a part time lover.
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