How To Keep The Fire Burning

If you have been a Christian for much time at all then you know what it's like to go through periods of spiritual lethargy. Times when spiritual disciplines become tedious, the Bible seems dry, prayer seems mechanical- most who read this will know exactly what I'm getting at.

The Bible tells us that we as individuals will never have to endure any type of unique trial, but such things as we struggle with are common to all. In other words, you're not the only one to have ever felt this way!

So, how do we deal with these times? Are we just supposed to "let it run it's course"? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Faith is a fight! A conflict between flesh and spirit! Our flesh may grow weary in well doing, but our inner man is to be renewed day by day!

How are we to realize this renewal? Look at David's approach to such in Psalm 103: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name."

Sometimes we have to give ourselves a pep talk. We have to remind our self that God is still God! That His promises are still "Yea, and amen"; and His benefits are worth enumerating to our selves!

As we set ourselves to think upon His goodness unto us- His amazing grace toward us- we will sense a renewal of purpose and of spiritual zeal stirring in our hearts!

Never give in to despair! Fight the good fight of faith, and stir up the gift that is in you as you recount His goodness in your life!

And, don't wait until tomorrow. Why not start right now?

God bless.