In Disrepair

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10

I have lived in the area I reside in now for about 17 years. For me, this is a record since military folks tend to pull up roots every 3-5 years. Before the military the longest place I lived was my hometown of Harrison, Ohio for 8 years. When you live someplace long enough you tend to see businesses open and close. I drove past a place recently that used to be an outdoor grill store and it was overgrown with weeds and needed a facelift.

When you don't tend to something you own, such as your home needing a fresh coat of paint, or waxing and washing your car, they become old and worn looking very fast. Similarly with staying fit and healthy, it does not happen magically but you have to carve out time and make an effort to work out and eat right. 

In your walk with the Lord you can get very complacent thinking punching the Sunday church ticket is all you need. Perhaps you neglect your Bible and do nothing the rest of the week except live life. You can not expect to grow in Christ and be a powerful Christian strengthened for lifes' problems unless you read His word daily and make time for Jesus. If you don't, soon your spiritual life is in disrepair just like the old buildings I mentioned. 

PRAYER: I desire to get to know you deeper Lord. Forgive me for just thinking Sunday would be sufficient. I know living for you is more than a church membership or being in a certain denomination. Help me choose wisely and make time for daily. In Jesus' name. Amen.

WHAT IS FIRST? FACEBOOK OR HIS BOOK?

 

Be honest for a moment. When you get up each day and get ready what is more important to you? Do you check your Facebook and see what all your friends and family are doing or do you sit down with a cup of coffee and pick up the Bible and strengthen your spirit with God's word? The 'world' tries to distract you with the things that are not that important in the big scheme of things. Is the morning show going to help you more or is the Bible? Will seeing everyone's pictures on Facebook make your day any better? The things that are most important have to be prioritized. I am not trying to guilt you into not relaxing and enjoying a few worldly pleasures but trying to get you to think for a moment where you spend your time and what you put first.

The Bible says in Matthew 6:21(NIV) 'For where your treasure is there your heart will be also'. Meditate on that scripture for just a moment. Is Jesus your passion or just a passing thought? Do you look forward to spending time with Him each day or would you rather get up and turn on the morning news?

You may have been all excited about God and Jesus this past Sunday on Easter but guess what? Jesus is more than just an "Easter thing". For someone who names the name of Jesus He should be your way of life and a "habit". He is part of your going out and your coming in. He is mighty to save and ready to help you through all of lifes ups and downs. It is not just about church on Sunday but it should be a way of life.

Stop and ask yourself if you need more of Jesus in your life.Only you can answer this question. Do you want more of Jesus in your life or is Sunday enough?

Your assignment today is to read the first chapter of the book of John in the New Testament. After you have done this ask God to give you a passion for His word and getting to know Him better. He can and will transform your life if you ask Him to.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I need you in my life each and every day. I can not do life without you in it as an active part. At times I have let other things become more important and squeeze you out. Forgive me Lord. I run to you now and ask you to help transform me into your image. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Click link below and tune your heart into Jesus:

http://youtu.be/6Jo3y_XoHHQ