A mechanic, I am not. That’s why I am thankful every time my motorcycle runs for me. It’s an older trail bike that I bought on Ebay in 2008. For the most part, it’s run pretty well. But, on occasion, it gives me fits. I haven’t ridden it very much this summer, so that doesn’t help matters any.
The other night, I decided to start it up. After a few kicks, and fiddling with the choke, I got it going. I decided to take a risk and make one adjustment. There’s a little screw that adjusts how the bike idles. Adjust it one way, and it gets a little more gas. Adjust it the other way … and the opposite. Time will tell if this was a good thing or not, but the bike seemed to run better and have a little more power. A little more gas seemed to make the difference.
As with the motorcycle, I wonder how much difference “a little more gas” would make in our spiritual lives. Obviously, I’m not talking about gasoline here … I’m talking about spiritual disciplines. Sometimes things that just take a few minutes a day can make a world of difference; a few minutes in prayer, taking time to read a Bible passage and/or devotional, memorizing a Bible verse, singing a song of praise to God, or any number of things that draw you closer to God. Just a minute or two (or ten) per day can make a big difference in the way we look at the world around us or deal with the challenges we face.
This week, make a point of doing at least one thing to give your spiritual life “a little more gasoline.” As you read this, decide what you will do and make a commitment to do it. I think you will find it refreshing and energizing. Sometimes little adjustments can make a big difference.
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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