"So Tell Me......

how are you progressing in your walk with the LORD?" Huh???? Come again!! In all my years of being in church I don't remember a pastor ever asking me that question, but this morning our associate pastor, Ryan, asked me that very question before Sunday School started. Not just "hi, how are you"...although that was his first question....but he wanted to know how my relationship with the LORD was progressing. And you know, since he took the time to walk from the other side of the sanctuary and cared enough about my spiritual condition to ask me such a question, I told him the truth. I said "I am struggling" and confessed that I had been lax in my daily Bible reading. Instead of getting all "preachy" with his answer, he gave me the suggestion of reading the Psalms, especially Psalm 100 because it talks about God's faithfulness. He also suggested that I write down my thoughts and my feelings and meditate on God's faithfulness to me. That is what's so awesome about God. Even when we're not faithful to Him, He is ALWAYS faithful. He NEVER fails us even though we fail Him. And he also told me if there is anything the church can do to encourage me, to let them know. Will he pray for me? You bet!! And I have no doubt that he will ask others to pray for me also. Isn't that what being a church is all about? Don't just pray for a person's physical condition....pray for their SPIRITUAL condition. I know I appreciated Bro. Ryan taking the time to ask about mine.