So the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and worked on the house of the Lord of hosts, their God . . . (Haggai 1:14)
Many say "church" bores them. Many say they are not excited to go to church, to gather as a Body to pray, or to attend a conference or retreat to enhance their walk with Christ and relationships with one another. I must admit, I too have said "I am bored" at times. Bored with the "same old stuff" Sunday after SONday . . . .
Yet is it God's fault? Is it the leaders' fault? Maybe the fault lies with me! Of course it does!!!!
When this occurs, you and I need to pray for the Holy Spirit to stir up the enthusiasm once again that we had for God in days and years past. It's time to stop worrying about ourselves and to focus on the things of God . . . His work . . . His people . . . His agenda. Like in the days of Haggai, it must come from God. We must stop looking within ourselves and within the world to find excitement and pleasure. People will let us down. Programs will fall short. The child of God can only find satisfaction in the things of God! It's time to have God the Holy Spirit "rebuild" our enthusiasm.
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