BACKING UP
Today's reading: Jeremiah 7-11

I would shout from the rooftop that I'm a child of God. I would stand before thousands and tell them I'm a Christian. I would yell at the top of my lungs that I consider myself to be one of God's chosen people. I'm proud. I'm elated. I'm honored, but...

But some of the toughest times God has gone through has been with His own kids--haven't they?

"But my people would not listen to me. They kept on doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backwards instead of forward." Jeremiah 7:24 NLT

Ignoring God's voice? No, not just the talking donkeys and burning bushes, but also the gentle nudgings He gives our hearts.

Stubborness? I wish He were just referring to you, but He's not.

Backwards instead of forward? Slipping and sliding instead of climbing? Dying instead of growing, spreading roots, producing fruit? It's a matter of two steps forward and one step back on some days, now isn't it?

That being said in reference to today's verse: Yes, I'm a child of God...one of His problem kids!