The will to stay on the better of the 2 tracks…

I have come to realise that for me to mature spiritually, and move in obedience to God, I am constantly in need to stay ‘on track.’

Essentially there are 2 tracks in a soul’s journey through life: one which is God’s track and the other is the ‘desires of the flesh’ track. Quite obviously they pull in opposite directions or should I say ‘chug along in opposite directions’. However, the evil one would make the 2 tracks look the same so we can get them confused easily.

When I am in the wrong track, ie when I am all self absorbed and all driven by desires, any effort to ‘do right or do good’ becomes a battle.  If I keep the effort at that level, it is going to drain me. Because there are just too many ways to engage the fleshly desires – just too many battles or fires to fight.

However, if I put my effort in the ‘will’ to switch track, then the results will be evident without the strife. If i wilfully CHOOSE to switch back to God’s track, that will me back on track with God’s plans, I am no longer focused on ‘doing good / doing right’.

Of course, choosing to switch track is not easy but it is certainly a lot easier than focusing on ‘doing good / doing right’. It puts my focus on the source and in my submission, the track will direct my path.

I am glad there are just 2 tracks!