How is it With Your Soul?

The Methodist church is fond of asking the question: how is it with your soul?  This isn't a question most organizations ask people by the way.  it is, however, a question that I want to put forward to all of you today.  How are things going at home and at work?  How is it with your soul?  Moving through this strange and unprecedented time right now, I have learned three things that I want to pass along to you.  

First, I have learned that no matter what happens in the world, the church will survive - and even thrive.  Matthew 16:18 says, "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."  The Christian church was here before the pandemic, and it will be here after.

Second, I have learned that fear is a curious type of currency.  It motivates us to act in certain ways, sometimes with wisdom and sometimes out of frustration or anxiety.  I will strive to remember that no matter what is going on or how I have chosen to respond to it, I must stay in prayer with God.  This opens up a supernatural highway which allows the Father to help guide and govern us - and it allows for His peace to permeate our souls.  Make the time to regularly connect with Jesus, as it will result in a much more valuable type of currency.   

Finally, I have been reminded how much people need spiritual leadership.  Possibly now more than ever.  Those who have stayed connected to their church family (either through the Internet or by in-person attendance) seem to be doing better psychologically.  The temptation will exist to backslide and mold ourselves back into the secular culture.  I ask that you fight against this temptation, and maintain the discipline necessary to stay involved with the church.  In this fashion, God can keep working on you and refining your faith walk.  The Christian journey was never meant to be accomplished by ourselves; we need each other.

I hope that if anyone were to be asked the question 'how is it with your soul', that you can answer in the affirmative.  That you might be able to say with confidence and gratitude - all is well with me.  Joshua 24:15 says, "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."  This statement is true for my own home, and I hope it is true for yours as well.  Let it be well with your soul.  

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