‘‘Tis the Season to be Stressed?”
“And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.”
Exodus 32:1 ASV
http://bible.com/12/exo.32.1.asv
At this time of year, the craziness takes over. It used to be a jolly season, now it seems like a mad rush season.
When we rush around trying to make things special we sometimes overlook the true meaning. Like the people Moses led out of Egypt. When Moses was away, the people didn’t know what to do. They forgot who sent Moses. They forgot who did the miracles they witnessed. I use to judge those people, Gods chosen, thinking how could anyone who experienced such great miracles, turn away from God? How could they forget so fast?
I’m here to tell you that it happens. When we fail to stay in the Word and prayer with our Heavenly Father, we stray. I’ve experienced it myself. Not to the extreme that they did in Moses day, but I could, if I didn’t come back in prayer, and if I didn’t stay in the word. The world grabs a hold of us so quickly.
This prayer blog is more for me than anyone, I realize that now. When I had my accident in February of this year, God told me to start a weekly blog. In order to keep this blog going I need to be in prayer and the Word. I am continually drawn to God by keeping this blog active. My prayer life is stronger than it’s ever been in my entire life. Yet, it lacks so much! I thirst and hunger for more of the Holy Spirit. But, when I stray away from prayer and the word, my thirst and hunger turns towards worldly things instead. In my case, we’re talking carbs and chocolate. Lol
May I challenge you to add one verse a day to your daily bible reading. Start with one verse a day if you don’t have a daily habit, or add one if you already have a routine. And start with a simple prayer, “Take care of my family. Show me your face Holy God today!” It may seem simple but it works! I’m living proof! That’s how I started! Keep up the daily routine and you’ll want more and more.
Share your results with me! I’d be happy to be an accountability partner! Just let me know!!