that keep it going.
There are a lot of parts involved with any system.
But there are some things that are completely essential.
For example, if you have a broken arm -- you can live.
But if your heart stops, your dead.
Don't put gas in your car, you won't get very
far.
Take the cashflow from a business and it's
bankrupt.
Take the batteries out of your i-pod and
the music stops.
Separate a child from his parents. He won't
survive.
Take away all the janitors at Disneyland -
and it goes from the Happiest place on earth
to the Stinkiest place on earth.
The same goes for your spiritual health and well being.
- Some of you are just figuring out the basics of faith.
What is prayer? How can I begin to know God?
- Some of you are more mature, you've been on the journey for awhile now.
How can I please God more? How can I serve Him?
How can I hear His voice?
You may be growing up spiritually. Or maybe you are just starting out.
Either way -- there is only one way you will last, and survive to maturity.
A lot of people don't make it to spiritual maturity.
They quit or fade out or lose faith.
Our ability to mature spiritually and to survive the storms of life hinges
on one thing: Our ability to cling.
Without roots -- a tree will fall.
So will you.
I Timothy 1:19 says:
Cling tightly to your faith in Christ, and always keep your conscience clear.
For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result,
their faith has been shipwrecked.
Hebrews 4:14 says:
Let us cling to [Jesus] and never stop trusting him.
When you have doubts -- cling to Jesus and your faith in Him.
When you are going through hard times -- cling to Jesus!
When you are tempted -- call out to Him!
When you don't know what to do -- Ask Him!
If you let your roots grow deep into Jesus -- your faith will not fade.
Your life will be strong.
You will grow mature.
And you will not only survive, but thrive.
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