Sinking deeper?


B. A. Manakala

Rescue me from the mud; don’t let me sink any deeper! Save me from those who hate me, and pull me from these deep waters. (Ps 69:14 nlt)

I was scheduled to attend an important meeting. 15 minutes before the meeting I ran to a hypermarket nearby, to buy something that is urgently required for the meeting. At the shop, I quickly picked up what I wanted. Suddenly I was attracted to something else beside it and thought to have a look at it. Then I went on picking up several other things that I liked. Finally, I realised I had forgotten about the meeting and missed it!

The Psalmist's prayer in the above verse is noteworthy: "Don't let me sink any deeper!" Sinking in mud is too dangerous! Likewise sinking in the patterns of this world too! In this world several things are very attractive to us. Unless we are disciplined and careful we may get sunk in them. Before it is too late, it is important for us to examine whether there is something that is sinking us in this world of mud. The deeper we sink the harder to escape! Don't let the little attractions take your attention away from the most important things in life.

Sinking in God and His word must be our top priority. This is the only way to escape from sinking in the mud.

Examine whether you are gradually sinking in some mud. Escape from it today itself!

In the Word, the deeper the better; in the world, the deeper the worse!

Prayer: Lord, let me sink deeper in your word, not in the world. Amen

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