It pays to consider the risks and dangers of "the chase" . . .
I watched as these two fox squirrels playfully chased each other in the yard. The fun and games quickly led them into the busy highway. Fortunately for them, they safely made it across.
That's not always the case, however.
For us human beings, "the chase" may involve a pursuit of power . . . or wealth . . . or recognition . . . or pleasure . . . or ______________.
You fill in the blank.
But each of these pursuits has the potential to take us places that we never really intended to go . . . places that threaten our moral and spiritual well-being.
If we are wise, we'll follow this advice:
Flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,
faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
I Timothy 6:11
And that pursuit will ultimately take us . . . to an out of this world place!!
I watched as these two fox squirrels playfully chased each other in the yard. The fun and games quickly led them into the busy highway. Fortunately for them, they safely made it across.
That's not always the case, however.
For us human beings, "the chase" may involve a pursuit of power . . . or wealth . . . or recognition . . . or pleasure . . . or ______________.
You fill in the blank.
But each of these pursuits has the potential to take us places that we never really intended to go . . . places that threaten our moral and spiritual well-being.
If we are wise, we'll follow this advice:
Flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,
faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
I Timothy 6:11
And that pursuit will ultimately take us . . . to an out of this world place!!
12 comments:
Good "catch" ... and the way you applied it!
What a good thing to remember, and a great devotional, as well. Hard to catch the zigzagging run of a squirrel, I must commend you on your photography and fast reflexes!
Wow! You caught them suspended in air!
What an awesome shot! How true are your words. We need to be really careful about what we chase after. Carla
Hi Glenda, I love the way you take a picture and some words and turn it in to a devotional. You should write a little book of devotions.
Yes---sometimes we feel like we are in a 'chase' as we go through life. I never slowed down until I got older... Now--I'm trying to make up for lost time when it comes to 'smelling the roses'.....
The chase does take us to many places --some good and some bad.... The temptations are always out there calling us....
Hugs,
Betsy
If I had read your blog first, I wouldn't have been so worried when I saw your fb album!! :) LOVE the picture and, as always, the thoughts that go with it!!
Amen! Couldn't have said it better myself!
Nice photo, btw! :)
Glenda:
What a wonderful posting. I enjoyed this very much and it's so true. We need to be diligent about seeking the things that really matter in life.
Great posting!
great illustration! love the "in-motion" picture, too!
Wonderful picture! And wonderful analogy.
Have a blessed week-end!
Good words. One falls so easily into the trap of chasing the wrong things.
The the squirrel with all four legs off the ground.
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