Firstly, this line by Darrell stung me to the core: "When prayer is no longer the natural reflexes of our heart, it is a sign that the disease of FA has got a hold. When we fail to begin the day by listening to the voice of God, it means that in practice we are unbelievers." How many times do I wake up in a rush, or feeling unmotivated, or tired and simply neglect to seek God with my first breathe of air that morning?
Secondly, DJ's point about the famous phrases/songs that discuss items such as "If not now, then when? If not you, then who?" made me think as well. I love to listen to those songs and while they may be inspiring, I understand what he means when he discusses how that demonstrates a lack of trust/faith. I recall this phrase being thrown around at Sonshine in the past, "God doesn't need you, but he's enabling you to serve Him." So humbling and such a great reminder from DJ about our purpose and significance in this world!
Father, humble me so immensely whereby I can learn to rely on you to the point of absolute dependency. Humble me to the point where I realize how unnecessary/unneeded I am, and may I learn to dwell in your presence alone.
Thanks for this post Josh! These two points definitely stuck out to me the most too. I got into my car the other day after I listened to F.A. and KLove radio was on and the first line of the song I heard was "If not now, when?" I had to laugh at the timing!
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