ARE YOU DUE FOR A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP?
Doc: "when did these symptoms begin?"
Beloved: " this has been going on for a while now"
Doc:" okay, let me check your vital, run some test and see what could be causing these symptoms. On second hand, the test shouldn't take long, I'd like to sit here while we do the test, I really want to figure out what's wrong.
1 hr passes
Doc: " Beloved, great news, we ran those test and cannot find anything wrong with you physically. Your pressure, bold count and vitals all look well.
Let me ask you this, do you pray? "
Beloved: " Doc, that is good news!, but what could be causing these symptoms?.... And no I don't pray, meditate as is like. Lately I've been busy with family, work and life. "
Doc: ( looks disapointed)
Beloved: " Doc I know, I know what to do, but just can't do it consistently! One thing I am thankful for though is that you are not just my Doc. but also a man of God who is not too afraid of what the world thinks, and will help your patients walk in Gods like. To be honest, I guess I really came here today for your spiritual care and guidance. Funny ha?"
Doc:" no its not funny or lame or sad. Beloved, I am not just a doctor, or a man of God, I am the great physician here just for you today. See, we saw you debilitated by all those symptoms and your heavenly sent you and intervention.
Beloved: (in awe, and amazement)
Wouldn't we all be so blessed to have such an encounter? Be we can, every day full of new mercies the Holy Spirit seeks to comfort, guide and protect you. you just have to accept his invitation to get intimate.
When we refuse this invitation we become intolerant to the things of God. Are you "word intolerant"?
The worse thing you can do to your spirit man is to be "word intolerant". How will you survive the whilst of the evil one? What will you have when the wind and waves of life seem to overtake or consume you? Where are your walls fortified, the your joy may remain? Beloved, it's time to #getyourliferight!
Spending quality time in God's word should be top priority for the believer. An active and vibrant regiment of word, prayer, fellowship for accountability and encouragement, fasting, reading supplemental material is what should be most urgent in this hour.
Excuse me, but how are we the counsel of the Godly, if we are running on fumes or a dehydrated word? Why should anyone seek your advise, if you are not exemplifying your spiritual disciples. Sorry, going to church on Sunday, and midweek services is not your way out. These experiences are richer and more satisfying because of what you're doing on your own time.
Smh! I'm calling you out of slothfulness, laziness and compromise beloved, as you should me!
We wonder why or lives are imbalanced, we lack the nourishment of God's word. Put away your classic excuses, and get to it. There are too many opportunities for you to access and be supported. Join a bible study group, ask for help and accountability if you lack the know how, but please #getyourspiritualmanright !
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