Monday, March 31, 2014

Have You Lost the Joy of Your Religion?

Do you find it dry, boring or even joyless?

There’s a reason for those feelings because when you treat your faith like a religion; your approach is that of doing.  Doing the rules and doing the right thing.  It’s good to follow the rules and what’s right.  But there’s no joy in it; if that’s all there is.

God speaking through the prophet Isaiah said that “ I will pour water on him who is thirsty”.

Water refreshes, fill us and gives us life.

Religion is all about doing.  True faith is about a relationship.

That’s what Jesus wants with us; a relationship.  Do you yearn for real joy in your faith?


Then may this prayer be your prayer: Dear Jesus, pour the water of heave down on me; draw me close to you and fill me with your joy.  Amen.