Unhealthy Gaps!

Good morning!

How is everyone today? I hope everyone was able to rest this past weekend or at least do something you enjoy. My oldest daughter texted me and said, “Mom I miss the fireworks at auntie’s house.” I told her “Me too.” We used to drive down and my sister would have a gathering with food and games; then dad, stepdad, and myself would set the sky ablaze. I mean would we safely have a firework display.

You know what I find interesting is since I could remember I have never been afraid of fireworks. I’ve never been afraid because my uncle and dad introduced them to me at a young age. I was always fascinated at what one little object could do in the sky (or ground). Fast forward to today, we don’t light fireworks like we used to, and I feel a little fear in my spirit that was never there. It’s there because I no longer am consistent with lighting them (involved). It’s kind of like these little gaps of time is placing concern, which was never there before. 

Unfortunately, sometimes our walk with God, is like my firework experience. When we’re first introduced to Jesus, were excited and can sense His overwhelming love for us. We were so excited that perhaps we shared it with family members or friends. We were so consumed by Him that we wanted to learn more and experience more of Him. Matter of fact, do you remember the last time, that you were so sure of who God is that NO ONE COULD TELL YOU DIFFERENT?

But you know what happens, we begin to let days, weeks, months, and years go by. Our commitment to being with, listening to, and desiring His love has now become spaced out among other priorities. And where there used to be a strong faith in Jesus, we now struggle with fear and doubt. We now have allowed little gaps to fill our mind with inappropriate thoughts. We have allowed the hole which once was filled by Jesus is now filled by anxiety, frustration, doubt, and fear.

Sisters and Brothers,

I don’t know your current battle or even questions you have for and about the Lord; but I do know the more time away from God, allows for little unhealthy gaps to seep into our life. It allows fear and misunderstandings to override what we once believed to be true. Personally, I am trying to be consistent throughout the day in spending time with God, because I do believe Jesus walked on water; however, when I allow gaps in my faith to seep in, then I find myself sinking just like Peter.

Love you guys and Have a Healthy Wednesday

John 15:5-9 (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”