WHY?
Today's reading: Jeremiah 42-46

"And now the Lord God Almighty, the God of Israel, asks you, Why are you destroying yourselves?.." Jeremiah 44:7 NLT

My thoughts immediately went to those in the gutter due to addictions. To those living frivolously sinful lives. To those outside of the family of God.

But that's not who He is talking to. He is talking to His own.

And so my thoughts were re-directed.

Why are we failing to thrive when His Word is readily available to us?

Why are we choosing to live in the gray areas when the black and white areas He has stated clearly are where life is?

Why are we selecting bits and piece of Truth when it's all for us, and it benefits us greatly?

Why are we holding on to bitterness when love is all He asks us to grab hold of?

Why are we choosing discord over unity--no matter the reason, no matter the stand, no matter the differing opinions?

Why are we faltering in our faith when He tells us He will do it all for us, all we must do is believe?

So why are we destroying ourselves--and our witness for Him?