The Crutch

Today I was ready to do part of a science project for my Biology class. I took the time to watch the instructional video last week and read the directions then as well. Due to a problem with my printer I wasn't able to print the instructions off. So today I sat at a computer at the school library and behold not one piece of instruction was available online. In fact, the attempt to open it crashed the computer. Frustrated, yet defiant I proceeded with this part of my project. However, I was forced to rely on others to help me get through it. I just didn't have enough information to rely on to get through by myself.

When it comes to rapport with God, there comes a point that we cannot rely on information we were fed a week ago. There are times that we cannot rely on others to walk us through. There are times that we need to get into the "notes" that God has prepared for us, and do it during the times that the instruction is needed the most.

Often during our spiritual saunter we find ourselves complacent in our relationship. We figure we can rely on our past experiences with God to get us through our future moments with Him without feeding the relationship with current and relevant understanding.

It's time to toss the crutch of relying on other Christ Followers, and the crutch of relying on old instructions. It's time to engage God and walk with Him freely and with abandon.

Maybe it's time to "bone-up" on some of His notes.