Return.

"In that day the remnant left in Israel, the survivors in the house of Jacob, will no longer depend on allies who seek to destroy them.  But they will faithfully trust the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. A remnant will return... " 
Isaiah 10:20, 21a

I hear this call just about everyday, "Return".  What?  Is Wanda backsliding?  Isn't Isaiah talking about the 'remnant' of Israel who survived God's punishment toward them because of their unfaithfulness toward Him?  In less words... they were a remnant of disobedient people.

Every day I make choices to either stay close to innocence (God) or not.  I see, smell and hear things that want to challenge my desires and appetites - that require some type of response.  These parade as allies - fulfilling my imminent needs while sabotaging my future. Often, the best reply I can give is what may look like indifference - to walk away without response.  You know; not taking the 2nd look, closing the fridge door, turning the pity off, etc.  Otherwise the pity starts to party and the treat turns into bondage.

Sound trivial?  Maybe, but these are the things that spoil my connection with the Holy Spirit.  I am human.  I decided to follow Jesus a long time ago.  And I tend to get distracted.  When I do, He calls me back.

Maybe one day I'll be so perfect in my desires and pursuits that I will not need to have this reminder.  But until that day comes, this remnant will return as often as is necessary!

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Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV)