Idols of the Heart

Galatians 5:7

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

If you don't know me, you need to know that I am a runner! I absolutely LOVE it! I crave it and get really antsy for it (like if I'm sitting in traffic, my leg will impatiently be bouncing up and down because I just want to get out) So I love the verses that talk about running. 

Well, this verse spoke to me because I have been out of the loop of my regular running routine for a while. I could normally run 6-8 miles no problem in an hour and 30 min. But I kind of went through a very stressful time during the spring and stopped running for like 2 months. I would run maybe once a week, but it would only be for 3 miles. Normally, I could run 6-8 miles a day! But something hindered me from running. What was it? Fear. I was scared of health issues. I was ... well, I was depressed for a few months. I was definitely not myself. I could even tell a difference in my walk with the Lord, which, too be honest is a scary thing to admit. 

When I read this verse tonight, immediately the I thought of the reasons of why my relationship with the Lord was not on it's regular running routine. It's because of the idols of my heart. Now, I won't name them (normally, I'd be straight up and honest and not afraid to hold anything back, but I have a pretty darn good reason why I am going to hold back from telling you my idols this time). I think I realized what the idols of my heart were a few weeks ago. And then last night as I was running, (another reason why this verse is so cool...it's a running verse ... and I was running at the time when the Lord showed me my idols ... get it? HA!) I was thinking over what lessons the Lord has been showing me and He kindly reminded me of an idol that has not been put behind me yet. I got annoyed because I so desperately want it go to away. Arg! So, how do I get rid of this idol?

I babysit for two incredible families at my church (well, they are both leaving to help start at church in the Ballston area) but the wives are full of wisdom. So I took advantage to suck out any type of wisdom one particular mom might have for me concerning this issue. She told me to keep bringing it to the Lord. Keep repenting of it and the Lord will take it away. She also told me to replace it with something. I thought it was good advice. 

So what has hindered me from running and obeying the truth? Right now, the idols of my heart ... tune in next time for "The Fear of the Unknown". (insert creepy music theme here.)

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