Run faster, Run harder....?

This morning I have been pondering the 
paradigm I somehow 'slip into' many times 
without even knowing it.....     

The Paradigm that:    
- The more I do for God...   
- The more time I spend with God..  
- The more I read the Bible..  
- The more I pray...  
EQUALS  
- More Power for a Changed Life   

Oh....
nothing wrong with all those 'things'
But the subtle twist
is that I have a formula
for fixing life....
and if life doesn't get fixed with that formula
then I need to DO more..... of.... those activities.

Run harder....
Run faster....

Run out of... :(

This morning I read the Psalmists reminder;
"Unless the Lord build the house
those who built it... labour in vain...
Unless the Lord watch over the city
the watchman labours in vain..." Ps 127:1

Unless God SHOWS UP
it doesn't matter how much I do.....

LIVING IN THE CHURCH BUILDING
and reading the Bible ALL DAY
would be the MAX.......
But would it change my heart
and give me freedom from my mess?

Lord,
Unless You show up
I am
Done.
Toast.

And Doing (even good stuff)
without You
is
......Useless.

I need to Hear Your Spirit
Teach me.
Change my heart.
transform me.
REBIRTH me.

I know You will
I know You Are
In fact
I know You HAVE.
and I Know You will continue to....
and THAT is Good NEWS!
Victory over the death in my life...
Yeah.
Thank You Jesus.

PJ