Cure For The Lukewarm Blues

Before the old boy and I got married, he asked me a very important question. "What will we do if our love for each other begins to grow cold and die?"

I answered, " We will look back and remember all of the great times we have had and we will reminisce about them!" ...and that is what we do!

The reason I answered my husband this way, is because I learned this from reading the Bible. Many of the Psalms recall the great things Adonai has done for His people and how He has delivered them despite their sin and rebellion. All of the Psalmists often encouraged themselves in the Lord by recalling the great things Abba had done for them.

There is a reason for what is said in Deuteronomy 6:5-9
and you are to love ADONAI your God with all your heart, all your being and all your resources. These words, which I am ordering you today, are to be on your heart; and you are to teach them carefully to your children. You are to talk about them when you sit at home, when you are traveling on the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them on your hand as a sign, put them at the front of a headband around your forehead, and write them on the door- frames of your house and on your gates.

You see, not only does it teach us a proper fear and respect for our mighty God, it also reminds us of His great love and mercy for His children. When I recall even the seemingly little things Abba has done for me, it makes my heart so full of love for Him! The very fact that He would bless, help and deliver little ol' me is just astounding! He made a way for me to be clean in His eyes through His Son, Yeshua.

I love to hear the awesome things He has done for others, too. People's testimonies greatly encourage me. I never get tired of them. We must not ever be afraid to tell people what our Father has done for us because it glorifies Him and encourages others!

So now, when the old boys says, "Remember the time...." and goes on to talk about something fun, or embarrassing that happened to us...even a silly fight, it puts joy in our hearts and we suddenly find ourselves holding hands with smiles on our faces.

If you feel your relationship with Abba is growing stagnant or lukewarm, please begin to recall all of the many ways our faithful God, King of the Universe has rescued and been kind and loving to us. I am sure it will begin to rekindle the fire again!

Psalms 111
 Halleluyah!
I will wholeheartedly give thanks to ADONAI
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
 The deeds of ADONAI are great,
greatly desired by all who enjoy them.
 His work is full of majesty and splendor,
and his righteousness continues forever.
 He has gained renown for his wonders.
ADONAI is merciful and compassionate.
 He gives food to those who fear him.
He remembers his covenant forever.
 He shows his people how powerfully he works
by giving them the nations as their heritage.
 The works of his hands are truth and justice;
all his precepts can be trusted.
 They have been established forever and ever,
to be carried out truly and honestly.
 He sent redemption to his people
and decreed that his covenant should last forever.
His name is holy and fearsome-
 the first and foremost point of wisdom is the fear of ADONAI;
all those living by it gain good common sense.
His praise stands forever.