Half-hearted

     I was talking with a friend tonight about why so many within the church are so half-hearted and not experiencing the full riches of God in their life.  God has been working (Wow - thank You that You are still at work and haven't given up on me) to reveal to me that I am still fall back into trying to bargain with Him.
"I will try to be obedient, because I am afraid that You will punish me."
"I will try to be obedient, because then you will bless me with what I have asked You for."
     How about "I will try to be obedient, because what you ask of me is the right thing to do.  As your child, I desire to please you.  As your child, I do not need to fear your anger.  You love me and have already forgiven all my sins.  There will still be consequences when I fail, but I do not need to fear that you will throw me away when I do. Change my heart so that my desires are transformed into what you desire for me."
     When this truly becomes my prayer (and that of all within the church),  revival WILL happen, the church WILL experience the full riches of God and the world WILL see a God that moves powerfully.