Son of a Preacher Man....

The theme today is Practice what you Preach and I was trying to think of song with Preacher, but that one and Papa Don't Preach were the only two I couldn't think of and neither are appropriate, but I'm lacking in creativity tonight.  In fact it's almost 11pm and I'm yet to read today's readings or "devote" to anything except the Bachelor, the Biggest Loser and Ellen.  Sad life I lead I know.  But let me explain: I left work late, went to the shooting range with the Wallers and my cutie patootie husband, then I stopped by Seth and Kim's house b/c she made a salad (i gave her the ingredients - lettuce, goat cheese, almonds and strawberries with a raspberry vinergrette YUMMY)  so I went grab some grub and then came home got on the treadmill while I watched TV.  Now it's time for bed and I've yet to "see" my husband.

Now on to the real stuff, or a brief version...I have to get better about my time, don't I?

Preaching what we Practice - if we are talking about me that would make for a great reality tv show wouldn't you think?  Oh the drama.  At least I think I'm a bit dramatic, loud, obnoxious...flirty and talkative.

Matthew 23:3 says "they preach but they do not practice."  Practice makes perfect doesn't it.   Makes me really think about the strength of my faith.  I'm definitely not ashamed to say I know Christ and it does hurt me to think that some people do not know him.  That is actually scary.  I just hate that for them.  It would be negative and non compassionate if I didn't feel something for them.   Remind me to read 1 Peter 3:15.  I'm not even devoted to this tonight...I have to watch SMASH.  Another one of my addictions.  I think, well I continue to think, that I'm going to give up TV one year for Lent, I know I keep saying...all talk that's what that is.

I'll have to finish this in the morning...i'm too distracted.   Guess I'm not practicing what I preach huh?  He died for me and I can't even devote a few minutes....I'll do it now.  I just guilted myself into it.
This devotion instructed me to extend the invitation, say something...step outside self doubt and let the Holy Spirit work through you.  So is it the same to practice what you preach  and  preach what you practice?  That a devotion for an entirely different day, but it's definitely something to ponder.