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WHY DO IT?

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

I recently saw an episode of the Dr. Phil show where he interviewed and counseled three mothers who where sick of being mothers. Each of these three women had children that had serious disabilities which required around the care. One of the them stated that her heart was no longer in it, and she just wanted to be free.


Each of these women has been caring for their children for years and where becoming overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for their children. I began to wonder how many of us do things on a daily basis but our heart is not in it? How many of us come to church on Sunday morning and our heart is not in it? How many of us make an offering and our heart is not in it? How many of us are in a marriage and our heart is not in it? How many of us are caring for a parent, a sick spouse or child and our heart is not in it? If our heart is not in it why do it at all? Why stay in a bad situation?


Well, let me say that if we truly want our lives to change it begins with what we think and say. I believe that if we seek God to strengthen our hearts and strengthen our spirit, His grace is more than enough. For the word says in 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”


I am not judging the mothers for wanting more for their children and for themselves. They are simply experiencing the natural human response when there is a lack of faith. Rather than turning to Dr. Phil they should turn to Jesus. I know that daily prayer will change their lives! They may not get the immediate response or gratification they are seeking from daily prayer but they will be strengthened and perhaps gain a better understanding as to why God has chosen them to carry their particular situation.


For me, I just follow Proverbs 3:5-6 and I “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.

God has a plan for each of our lives. We experience things to strengthen us in God and not in ourselves. When you are going through the motions and your heart is not in it, God knows this. You can not hide your heart from God. But why not go to Him and seek wisdom and understanding. God will lead you to accept the things you cannot change. Change the things you can. He will give you the wisdom to understand the difference between the two. In Jesus’ holy name. In name of Jesus! AMEN.

Have a blessed week!

By: Elder Michael L. Hargett
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