Tune-up That Sagging Faith

"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day."  - 2 Corinthians 4:16

January is a long month, and it seems like it has been forever since those cheerful, merry days of December. Perhaps you have found yourself running short of the motivation and positive energy that you began the new year with.

I feel that now is a great time to evaluate or check your spiritual levels, and find out what needs attention. Or, to use an automobile metaphor, let's "tune-up" our hearts! It may seem strange to some but our faith also needs check-ups now and then.

Winter doldrums can tax not only our mental and physical health, but our spiritual well-being, too. Exercise, rest, and relaxation may help with the physical and mental areas, but what about a sagging or fading faith?

Prayer is always the best place to start (Philippians 4:6). Why? Because this is where we communicate with Jesus one-one-one. He knows our hearts, therefore, who is better able to see what is going on in there than him? (Romans 8:27; Ephesians 2:18).

But he won't approach us first, that's our job (Jeremiah 29:13). Letting Jesus into our hearts allows us to "draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace." However, we must demonstrate our faith by approaching him first (Ephesians 3:12).

In addition, great comfort and support lies between the pages of Scripture (John 5:39). I'm not talking about doing an in-depth study on chapters or characters. Sometimes a certain paragraph, or verse will be just what you need (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 4:4; Psalm 119:105 ).

Both of the above suggestions require nothing more than a little time and effort on your part. No expensive memberships or subscriptions are required. Yet, the benefits received from them will far exceed anything worldly or materially derived. What are you waiting for..?

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1; Isaiah 40:31; Romans 15:13; Proverbs 3:26; Luke 1:37; 

Prayer: Holy Father, create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me, amen.

Blessings always,

Cyndy