“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:10-11
Friends of ours have a life motto: Don’t get comfortable! They’re not saying: Don’t ever rest. They’re reminding themselves that as believers, too much comfort can lead to spiritual lethargy.
Many early American settlers prayed fervently to the Lord to establish them as they journeyed through hardship and scarcity. Over time, rising towns brought goods, refinements, and luxuries. The children and grandchildren of the early settlers began to acquire wealth, but significant spiritual decline occurred when the pursuit of comforts outweighed the pursuit of God.
Through the Great Awakening of the early 18th century, men like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and others shared the gospel and called for repentance from spiritual complacency. Many came to faith!
Yet believers around the globe still struggle with complacency. Our hearts are dazzled by the allure of this world’s comforts, earthly things that we must remember will vanish in time. Only the Word of the Lord will remain, so do not stray from it. Cling to it like a bride to her groom.
Many early American settlers prayed fervently to the Lord to establish them as they journeyed through hardship and scarcity. Over time, rising towns brought goods, refinements, and luxuries. The children and grandchildren of the early settlers began to acquire wealth, but significant spiritual decline occurred when the pursuit of comforts outweighed the pursuit of God.
Through the Great Awakening of the early 18th century, men like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and others shared the gospel and called for repentance from spiritual complacency. Many came to faith!
Yet believers around the globe still struggle with complacency. Our hearts are dazzled by the allure of this world’s comforts, earthly things that we must remember will vanish in time. Only the Word of the Lord will remain, so do not stray from it. Cling to it like a bride to her groom.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 119:33-37
Insight
The Lord sends His Spirit of revival into hearts, homes, churches, and nations as God’s people pray.
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 29-30
- Psalm 85
- Acts 7