I've been going through some good changes in my life recently. There is a certain thrill to letting go of something that is okay so that you can take up/devote yourself more fully to something better. One of those things that I have been taking up more diligently has been spending more personal time in the Word. It's amazing how spending time alone with God, interacting with Him through His Word, can help lift our eyes on Him.
There's much to be said about stoking the fire for worship. I came across this piece written by Keith Green, and thought it might be good to share:
"If your heart takes more pleasure in reading novels, or watching TV, or going to the movies, or talking to friends, rather than just sitting alone with God and embracing Him, sharing His cares and His burdens, weeping and rejoicing with Him, then how are you going to handle forever and ever in His presence with no TV, movies, or singles' retreats? You'd be bored to tears in heaven, if you're not ecstatic about God now!" (full article can be read at: http://www.keithgreen.com/)
It's a good challenge to think about eternity- what we will be doing, and how that should affect our lives now.
