The month of March is dedicated to Chapter 6: An Energetic Woman. I don't think anyone would argue that the Proverbs 31 Woman is anything but energetic. She could run circles around any of us! However, in this post we're not going to worry about her physical energy so much - we'll get to that next week. I want to talk to you about spiritual energy and its importance to each one of us.
I'm not talking about mystical spiritual energy found in crystals or your inner being. I'm talking about the energy between you and God and the things you do in your life that either create a stronger bond between you or pull you farther apart. Things like regular prayer, Bible reading and study, and focus on accomplishing God's will in your life nurture your spiritual energy and make it stronger. Neglecting these parts of your life drain your spiritual energy and pull you away from God, thus making your relationship weak.
The Bible is full of examples of people who worked on maintaining a strong connection with God throughout their lives: King David, Paul, and Jesus are some of my favorite examples. We can read how each of these people relied on God in every part of their lives, and we can often see how things go for them when they allow their connection to God to lapse. One thing they can also show us is how we can go to God when our spiritual energy is flagging, and he will build us back up.
David writes several of the psalms when he is in dark places in his life, and he always knows that God is his refuge during those times. Here are a few psalms you can check out to see what I'm talking about: 5,13, and 17. There are many more, but these provide a good start for you. Even when things looked hopeless for him, David turned to God for his strength, and he was never disappointed. God always provided him with hope, refuge, and love.
Paul suffered his fair share of calamities for the Lord's sake, but he was never shaken. In 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Paul reiterates his dedication to God through all things both good and bad. This is one of my favorite passages because Paul is so passionate in his faith and love for God.
Jesus lived his life to please God in all ways, and we can read through each of the gospels and see his faithfulness over and over again. Even when he was at his lowest, he relied on his Father for the strength he needed. In Luke 22:42-44, we can see Jesus' anguish as he faces the cross, and we can see where he goes for strength. He trusts God to give him what he needs to get through death on the cross for our sins. When he dies on that cross, he commits his spirit into God's hands. I don't think we can find a better example of strong relationship and positive spiritual energy!
Spend some time thinking about your level of spiritual energy this week. Are you relying on Bible reading you did years ago to sustain your spirit today? What are you doing each day to nurture your relationship with the Lord and make it stronger?
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