I am now 25 years old. Time to be more mature. Time to move up the level of independence. That is easy to write, but when confronted with the stresses of daily life, I do not always want to be mature. It is easier and more natural to be immature. It comes naturally to complain and whine without constraint. It takes work to be mature and bite back the whining and complaining. It is hot and muggy, and I do not feel like making my bed or cleaning my room. I do not want to be responsible.
What is the essence of this thinking? I am really saying, “God, I do not want to honor you today by taking up my cross.” I am saying, “I want to be lazy. I prefer sin. It is easier.” When I write it out like this is does not look so appealing. I am ashamed at such thinking. What if Jesus had chosen the immature, easy path? What if Jesus had chosen laziness and selfishness?
It is time for this 25 year old to face up to his position in the Kingdom and take up that cross and move ahead in joy. It is time to be independent and useful. It is time to bring honor to God wholeheartedly. So, please excuse me. I have to go make my bed.
