" KEEP IT FRESH "

Oh Happy Days, Here we are again, another week has come an gone and we are here to welcome in another.

This week's title is " KEEP IT FRESH." Fresh is defined as: Full of health and strength; vigorous; brisk; bright; not faded; in good condition; not stale; cool and agreeable; clearly remembered; new; not salt; unpracticed or unused.

No matter how mundane you may be feeling as a Christian, always remember that God still has work for us to do. In living our faith we may find that rejection, disappointment, or hard work has brought us to the point of dependency. But we are still needed.

God has important work for us as well. David's plea was for mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing. You know, God wants our hearts to be right with Him. Be honest... do you ever feel stagnant in your faith as though you are just going through the motions? Has sin ever driven a wedge between you and God, making Him seem distant? David felt this way he had sinned with Bathsheba and had just been confronted by Nathan the prophet. In his prayer he cried, " RESTORE TO ME THE JOY OF YOUR SALVATION."

God wants us to be close to Him and to experience his full and complete life. But sin that remains UN-confessed makes such intimacy impossible. Confess your sin to God. You may still have to face some earthly consequences, as David did, but God will give back the joy of your relationship with him. It's vital that we stay fresh in the things of Christ.

Now, Jesus took time to pray. He rose early in the morning while it was still dark. He went to a secluded place to pray. Finding time to pray is not always easy, but prayer is the vital link between us and God. Like Jesus, we must break away from others to talk with God, even if we have to get up very early in the morning to do it!

Until Next Time...
Jim