Apathy
There's a degree of irony in the subject of this blog and the fact that I was far too chicken to get up and give the word to Mannafest on Saturday about apathy. So second best, I guess I'll blog about it. Sorry folks, I'm a total turkey when it comes to speaking in to microphones.
Boydo and Jordy were singing rescuer by Johnny Parks (great song), and part of my reaction was 'what do I need rescued from, I'm fine, my relationship with God is progressing, I'm not affected by sin issues in my life' - then came the small voice of God reminding me of my need to be rescued from apathy, from my nonchalant, probably arrogant attitude to my relationship with God.
The truth is, we all need to press in and fervently follow our father. It's not OK to think, I'm alright Jack - because I know Jack and he told me it's not alright. What does that look like - prayer and the word mainly. I need to read my bible more, it's the source of inspiration, insight, security, wisdom and revelation (this list goes on and on).
Spending time praying is vital as well. Sorry it's so obvious that sometimes it's easy to miss. You can't have a relationship with someone unless you converse with them. Mother Teresa was asked by a reporter what she talks to God about when
she prays, her answer was that she says nothing, she listens. The reporter thought a moment and asked, 'well what does God say'? She replied, 'nothing, He listens as well'. There's a great truth in that, we need to get ourselves in to a place where we hear the heart beat of God, and spending time in His presence is enough.
Boydo and Jordy were singing rescuer by Johnny Parks (great song), and part of my reaction was 'what do I need rescued from, I'm fine, my relationship with God is progressing, I'm not affected by sin issues in my life' - then came the small voice of God reminding me of my need to be rescued from apathy, from my nonchalant, probably arrogant attitude to my relationship with God.
The truth is, we all need to press in and fervently follow our father. It's not OK to think, I'm alright Jack - because I know Jack and he told me it's not alright. What does that look like - prayer and the word mainly. I need to read my bible more, it's the source of inspiration, insight, security, wisdom and revelation (this list goes on and on).
Spending time praying is vital as well. Sorry it's so obvious that sometimes it's easy to miss. You can't have a relationship with someone unless you converse with them. Mother Teresa was asked by a reporter what she talks to God about when
she prays, her answer was that she says nothing, she listens. The reporter thought a moment and asked, 'well what does God say'? She replied, 'nothing, He listens as well'. There's a great truth in that, we need to get ourselves in to a place where we hear the heart beat of God, and spending time in His presence is enough.
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