God, Remove Our Laziness

Today was a difficult day. An ice storm presented many challenges. The biggest challenge was the entrance to the driveway. 

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.