Lo-Batt Signal 2020

Low-Batt Signal sounds like a problem in Gothom City where the Joker, Riddler, and the Penguin are on a Crime Spree and Commissioner Gordon needs Batman and Robin NOW but the Bat Signal needs to replace a couple AAA Batteries.  Hence the Lo-Bat signal 

​Ok, today I am not concerned about that low Batman Signal, but I can experience trouble with a Lo-Batt Signal in my 'spirit'.

Let me explain..

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Most every Sunday I attend a church which is made of great folk who seek to worship God and listen to God's word. While like I said are 'great folk' there is no doubt none are perfect as this is the condition of mankind since Adam. They are welcoming to all, and have a great little coffee shop in the fellowship area, and... I like coffee! The church service includes worship that is just that.. worship and not a 'worship show', and the pastor is honest a relevant challenging scripture based, grace filled message. 

​Also on every other Sunday evening my wife and I belong to a small group bible study with friends from church to study God's word, share, and pray together.  

​So a quick check of my spiritual battery on most Sunday evenings I appear in good shape for another week.

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Then Monday comes, followed by it's evil sidekicks  Tuesday - Friday.  The Good News shared on Sunday is replaced by  24/7 Bad News channels.  Oh good does happen but that does not sell ads for CNN, FOX, CBS, NBC, or ABC.   Oh, and in a year like 2020 with Covid and now election times it is 10x worse than any other year.

So my Sunday Spirit is hijacked with a slogan that resembles a 'What happens in Vegas , stays in Vegas'. attitude. and.. there is rush hour traffic!

Monday through Friday replaces the generosity found when the offering plate is passed on Sunday with a land of greed.  Greed in the work place, and greed in a society where wants are more important than needs. 

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Oh yeah, I almost forgot almost every Monday-Friday after working 8 hours I am TIRED.  It's November now and within an hour after getting home from work it is getting dark, and I live in Minnesota so it goes without saying it is getting cold.  All this is draining on my spirit and creating in me a LO-BATT condition.

Ok, as 'per usual' I do embellish a bit, but I do not think I am the only one who feels drained by the week and wondering where that Sunday Spirit has gone.

So what's a lo-batt fella like me supposed to do?   
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Here are a few tips I try to follow...
1. Be sure to get enough sleep. Don't underestimate the power of sleep unless you are doing it at work. :(
2. Go on a TV Diet.  Don't bloat your brain on 24/7 bad news, or UNREAL reality TV, etc etc
3. Quit looking at your phone, and instead enjoy friends and family while enjoying the peace & quiet uncluttered by #2 (your TV diet).
4. Read a good book, even better yet The Good Book. and stay in an attitude of prayer.
5. Be prayerful, thankful, and trust God. Most complaining, and worry create a big battery drain.

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These are just a few of my basics to avoid a Lo-Batt condition of my spirit, and your just say NO to Lo-Batt list may vary.  

​I pray today you find the love of God and the pursuit of Him in all things energizes you in this busy life.  Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and others as yourself.  The rest is by comparison.. trivial pursuit. 

May your Sunday's always charge your batteries, and your Mon-Fri be no match for your life in tune with Jesus.

Jeff (Bring it on!) Larson

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