Grand Sweep Daily
Romans 12:9-13 (NIV)
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 13 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faith in prayer. 13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Good morning!
Static cling is one of the most annoying aspects of dressing up, in my humble opinion. I simply despise having to fight with a skirt that will not let go of my legs while I’m walking. I keep a bottle of Static Guard® in my desk at work for days just like these. It is an annoyance I would rather live without.
Have you ever noticed how disconcerting static can be? We hear the static on our car radios as we move between towers. When I am driving a long distance, I may be listening to a talk show or a music station that I’m really enjoying, when suddenly, all I can hear is static as I move out of its range. It is a frustrating moment, when static occurs. The little things of daily living can become like static in our lives. We don’t listen carefully to the needs of our family, because we are distracted with other trivial matters that steal our attention from the one who needs us most at that moment. I wish I had a spray that I could pull off a shelf to spray away the little annoyances of my life. I could live with a little less static, thank you very much.
Static is simply distracting. It takes our mind off the main thing. We lose track of what we’re trying to accomplish, because the static is getting in our way. Do you have static in your life? Does it make you lose sight of the main thing?
The Apostle Paul reminds us to hate what is evil, but cling to what is good. Static cling can be a good thing, if we are clinging to the Lord of life. When I hold onto Him, Jesus fills me up with an electrical current that moves me to action. He draws me to Himself, and I never ever want to let Him go. If I can just “hang on” to the hem of His garment, I know what is going to happen. I’m going to get healed! I’m going to be loved! He is going to hold me in the palm of His hand and I know He will never let go of my heart. The love of Christ is worth clinging to, every minute of every day.
Aren’t you glad God doesn’t use a spray can of static remover to oust you from His path? Jesus Christ wants us to experience the static cling that He can only give. It’s a good thing, and the next time you find your pants leg is creeping up on your dress sock, or if your skirt tries to hug your leg and trip you up, think about clinging to the One who will never let your heart out of His sight. Cling to Jesus, and experience the electricity of salvation today.
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
Pray for: a little static electricity! Give Jesus your heart today and cling to Him. He is good. And His mercy and love for you will endure forever.
________________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
