Interesting how Summer is turning into Fall here in our neck of the woods so much earlier than in the past.

Not that it can’t change to much warmer, but temperatures are forecast to be in the 70’s this next week.  It makes it easier to get outside chores done; but also just might be confirming the Farmer’s Almanac’s forecast of a long cold winter.

We shall see.

2 Timothy 1:13-14 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁴ That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

We know what we are to be doing with our life in Christ.

We know what He expects of us.

His Word is very clear.

The teachers and Pastors we have served under have told us what God expects of us; and, while they are not always ‘right’ we can proof their teachings using God’s Word.

But it isn’t as if we are on our own, the Holy Spirit resides within us to teach, guide and help us live our life for Him.

Where we seem to falter is not applying those truths in every aspect of our lives.

We get lazy and let others tell us what the Word says, instead of reading, studying and learning directly from the Bible for ourselves.

We get too busy in our life to take time out to talk to God and listen to Him so we can do a more effective work for Him.

Applying the Word of God to our lives is not an easy task.  It takes determination, perseverance and a sincere desire to place Him first in our lives.

But, again, He doesn’t require us to do it all by ourselves, His Holy Spirit is always within us.

Faith in God and work for God starts with small steps, just like a new job – no one expects us to do the same work the first day we are there that others, who have been there much longer, can do.

But if we do not improve in our employment we run the risk of losing the job – and there is no do overs.

With God, while He fully expects us to grown in our ability to serve Him, if we falter He is there to pick us up and help us move forward.

I need time with Him, daily, or I find that slacking off one day and saying I will make up for it the next turns into two, three days and before I know it a week and even months pass by.

Hold fast the form of sound words

We can’t do that if we let go of our relationship with Him and don’t maintain that relationship, affirming it, every day.

Later, Art :-)