Are You on Fire.....

I saw a Video of a Christian Poem written byDavid Boden, titled "No Excuse" that had this line in it that was so well put.  He said, "I see many Christians, but I don't see Christ."  Could that be me or could it be you????

This reminds me of the lyrics in a D C Talk song titled "What If I Stumble".
 Here they are:
"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today
Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips
Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle.
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

So we went out on the streets today to ask people what they were doing as part of their New Year's Resolution in regards to their spiritual growth.  Wow!  It seemed that most of the people appreciated the opportunity to actually think about this because they hadn't given it much thought.  One man said that LAST YEAR he had really focused on that and had started going to church more and being more involved so I asked him, "So, are you on fire?" " Do you feel that your relationship with the Lord is exciting?"  He said, "No".  We were so sad to hear that but how many "Christians" do you know who just go through the motions of being the Christian by title only!  How we miss so many opportunities that the Lord would like to give us but we get so wrapped up in our love of the world that we are blinded to our gifts that are offered.

There is an awesome song by Keith Green called"You Love The World".
"My Word sits there upon your desk.
But you love your books and magazines the best.
You prefer the light of your TV.
You love the world, and you're avoiding me."
These lyrics really put things in perspective.  We seem to choose everything else to spend our time on rather than the ONE who actually has a great plan for your life and real answers that are meaningful.  We usually only go to him when we need something or are in trouble.  

I just don't think that people realize that living the life as a Christian CAN be incredible EVERY DAY!  It is what we choose to make of it!  I urge you to evaluate your relationship and if it NOT on fire for Christ, then pray and ask the Holy Spirit to rain down upon you and make you ALIVE!  He always answers those who really want him and ask!