LIVING WITHOUT POWER

Debbie and the kids were out running errands.  Deb had to stop to drop some things off to a friend who lived in a cul-de-sac. 

As she turned down the street, Tracie (who had just begun to read) commented:  "Mom, I feel sorry for the people who live on this street."

Deb:  "Why, honey?"

Tracie:  "Because they don't have any electricity."

Deb:  "What makes you think that?"

Tracie:  "Because the sign says 'No Outlet'"

Lots of people are living without spiritual power today.  They're trying to make it on their own.  They think they can get by without God.

Many acquire wealth, prestige, even popularity;  only to find that there's something still missing.  Getting to the top of the pile isn't as satisfying as they expected it to be.  Things don't satisfy.  Wealth doesn't satisfy.  Position doesn't satisfy.  Even power doesn't satisfy.

So, what does bring genuine contentment?

A relationship with the One who made you and gave you your purpose!   That - and only that!

Tap into the power!

BE READY!

Who knows what will happen today?

A phone call can change everything forever.

I'm not being pessimistic - but realistic.

We're sailing along thinking this is going to be a great day.  Yet on this day the following things will be said somewhere:

• "I don't love you anymore;  I want out of this marriage."
• "I'm sorry, you have pancreatic cancer."
• "We did the best we could, but we couldn't save him."
• "The cutbacks are deeper than expected.  I'm afraid we have to let you go."
• "We have your daughter here at the station and she's being charged with..."

These are times when we desperately need a relationship to a holy, mighty, loving God!

If we have that relationship, then He can offer us comfort, wisdom, strength, hope, and support!

If we don't have that relationship - we will fall to pieces under the stress. 

It is essential that we nurture our relationship with God on a daily basis!  He is "a very present help in trouble"  (Psalm 46:1).