Do You Just Do It?

Why is Nike's slogan, "Just do it!" so powerful? Because it reminds athletes that in order to be successful you have to set aside how you feel or other distractions and just go do what you need to do.  Like practice when no one's looking. Spiritually we need to do the same. 

Too often we look to our feelings to inspire us to act in a loving way, to put the other person first, to read the Bible, to pray, or even go to church. Just seek God and his kingdom purposes, love as you have been loved. 

Therefore let all the godly pray to you
   while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
   will not reach them.
You are my hiding place;
   you will protect me from trouble
   and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalms 32:6-7 (NIV)

Confession Is a Good For The Soul

They say that confession is good for the soul. Sometimes we just need to sit down and get things straight with God. The Spirit may be convicting you. Go to God and get things right. 

Blessed is the one
   whose transgressions are forgiven,
   whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one 
   whose sin the Lord does not count against them 
   and in whose spirit is no deceit.
When I kept silent,
   my bones wasted away 
   through my groaning all day long.
For day and night 
   your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
   as in the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you 
   and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”
   And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Psalms 32:1-5 (NIV) 

Thank you, Lord, for your forgiveness...