Prodigal:  I am working hard today.

Me:  Great, sometimes we just have so much to do and we just need to start on something small.

Prodigal:  Yep, and start early.

Me:  Before we start here is another reminder.

 

This is from the book   Believe and Rejoice by James P. Gills

 

When we are filled with a religious spirit, we lose our focus on God and focus rather on following man-made rules and regulations, which is easier than trying to seek God and follow His will.  We quit trusting in Him, and we start trying to control our own lives.

Only the Holy Spirit can work in us to break this religious mind-set.  When we focus on rules and regulations, we no longer follow God’s greatest commandment:  “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deut. 6:5).

 

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

Isaiah 41:17

 

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org