Deeps and Shallows

Perhaps one of the most difficult things Christians do is balancing the physical and spiritual worlds.  Oswald Chambers refers to it as the "shallow and profound."  Most certainly, all things relate to God; yes, all things - eating, drinking, walking, talking, etc. -- things in which [even] Christ participated.  Chambers cautions, "Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow concerns of life are not ordained of God." Perhaps like you, I've known great deeps - personal and profound times with The Father. Nonetheless, I surely relate to the shallows - the daily things, i.e. family relationships, meeting financial obligations, etc.  Paul writes, "Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31). As much as possible, we must adapt ourselves to the interests of others, not seeking personal benefit. Living unto God in life's "shallows" must ever be our intention - that others will be open to the Message of Salvation and come to know our Savior.  Let us diligently seek the deep things of God all the while effectively dedicating the shallows to God's ultimate glory!