You're not the boss of me!
"You're not the boss of me!" is usually spoken by teenagers asserting their independence from their parents. However, I believe it is the entire cause of all humankind's problems in one sentence! Billions of people all over the world may not say this out loud to God, but how they live their lives is proof that this is exactly how they feel toward their Maker. How can I be so sure? Have you seen the news? Have you read history? The worst thing is when believers live in this way. Oh yes, friends. Some who say they belong to Christ have no intention of actually obeying Him. Again, how can I be sure? I have eyes, don't I?! I also know my own heart. It is still prone to disobedience and rebellion whenever I cast judgment, or hold a grudge, or want my own way, and the list goes on! But the fact is that the Lord is the Boss of me! And when I am walking in His Spirit, I revel in this truth, I don't run from it. None of us likes being told what to do - f