Relative Truths

Ok, so I took Rebekah's car in today for regular maintenance (you know, oil change,
tire rotation, etc).  I know that I needed to do this becaue of a warning signal that was
flashing on the dashboard (well, also because I pay attention to the mileage).  Anyway,
I am thankful that the car lets me know when it needs work.  I am glad that I am just
(or Rebekah is not just) driving and the engine seizes up because the oil hasn't been
changed (I had a car seize up on me on I-85 once and that was not fun).  The warning
signs help prevent a disaster if they are paid attention to and responded to.

As I was sitting there waiting, it made me think about the maintenance we do on our Spirit. 
Now, I am not going to try and paint an anology of a spiritual oil pan, but our souls need
constant prayer, accountability, study in scripture, and worship to be healthy and running
well.  However, often we ignore the "maintenance" because we either get "too busy" or we
just don't care.  Then, we wonder why we have spiritual crisis or why we can't deal with something.

Now, we don't have lights that flash on and blink when we are getting slack with our spiritual
maintenance, but we do have warning signs.  When was the last time you talked to God?  If it
has been awhile, does it seem hard to just talk to Him?  God wants to talk with us, so if it is hard
to do it, that is a warning sign.  So, pray.  When was the last time you read scripture just to see
what God says about living and how we can have such a full life in Him?  If you struggle to pick up
the Bible because it has been so long, that is a warning sign.  So, read.

I guess the truth is that we need maintenance.  Not only does it do our soul good, but it prepares
us for future events.  Do some maintenance today.  Trust me, you'll run better!