Is God Just A Fire Extinguisher In Our Lives?
Lessons explored in this episode:
- The remarkable power of the Holy Spirit
- How the Holy Spirit helps us achieve the impossible
This week’s thought and challenge:
Each day this week, spend at least 15 minutes with God
Suggested actions for this week:
- Remember to say thank you to God
- Each day mentally accept His Love
- Each day give your most complex issue to God
- During the quiet times of each day, take deep breaths and reflect on how God has been with you that day.
Seek God’s will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take….”
Proverbs 3:6
Do we treat God like a fire extinguisher? We know He’s there in an emergency, and we don’t pay much attention at other times.
Or do we treat God as changing the batteries in our smoke detectors? Once a year or at some other infrequent schedule, we pay attention and are grateful for the safety.
Or do we maintain a relationship with God that is more regular and healthy, which encourages our growth and success in our human condition?
This relationship reminds us of God’s blessings. Being with God helps us observe how God is working in our lives. We will also find ourselves modeling our behavior to match the ways of God.
Today’s Scripture encourages a level of communication with God on a regular basis to guide us and allow us to flourish as His children. Seeking God isn’t only at those difficult times; it’s a constant awareness and level of communication that shows us the best possible path to choose.
So today, breathe, accept His love and ask for direction; you won’t be disappointed!
Praying for you…
Pastor Lou Strugala
Lou’s Challenge Each day this week, spend at least 15 minutes with God
- Remember to say thank you to God
- Each day mentally accept His Love
- Each day give your most complex issue to God
- During the quiet times of each day, take deep breaths and reflect on how God has been with you that day.
Dr. Bruce L. Hartman is a Christian author and advisor. He has written four highly-rated books; Jesus & Co., Your Faith Has Made You Well, Spend a Year With Jesus, and Jesus is Everything. www.brucelhartman.com
Pastor Lou Strugala is the founder and leader of Church By The Bay in Absecon, New Jersey. Lou is also a street pastor who engages in many activities to help those struggling, including providing thousands of meals to shut-ins, clothing for the homeless, and support throughout southern New Jersey. Lou is a chaplain for many police departments, including the New Jersey State Police. www.churchbythebaynj.com
