The
city had plowed the street, but the plow threw a large amount of snow
at the end of our drive and it had to be cleared in order to get the
car out. My wife had a prescription that had to be picked up from
the pharmacy, so I had no choice but to clear out the drive. What a
chore!
Fortunately,
I had purchased a heavy chipping bar a few years ago to do another
project. Using the bar was quite difficult because of my back pain.
Removing the snow and ice would have been impossible without that
bar.
Here
I am at church because Judy has a woman's Bible study. It was
necessary for me to clear out the drive in order for us to drive to
church for her meeting. The frustrating part is that, other than the
leader and my wife, there was only one other individual who showed
up.
Why
is there little commitment in some churches? Is it the last days
before Christ's return? Lord, help me to understand.
Recorded
music hinders individuals from being blessed by using their gifts and
talents for Him. Some churches do not explore the talents and gifts
that God has given to its members. It makes for lazy congregations.
As
an example, during some prayer meetings, the only one who prays, is
the pastor. Instead of recorded music, why not have members of the
congregation request a favorite hymn to sing. Many of the recorded
songs are slow and boring and way too many choruses.
The
ultimate act of laziness would be to have a “recorded” preacher.
One might as well stay at home and listen to a message on TV. If one
were sick or unable to attend because of other health-related issues,
that would be a completely different issue.
Lord,
help us not to become lazy in our faith! May we break out the
crowbars of life and chip away at that which hinders us from breaking
free of enjoying our life in Christ.
