Out of town job related seminars and training kept me away from my regular small Christian discussion group. In one week I missed three meeting and fellowship gatherings. As a young believer I really need this group to strengthen my faith. The lessons I gained every week from the sharing of ideas out of the Words of God are to me invaluable bits of the Bread of Life promised by Jesus Christ to those who continued to seek Him. Having missed those "breaking of bread" sessions, hungers my soul.Yes, of course there's my personal prayers and the Bible in every hotels for my own use. These kept me reminded and helped me stay out of temptations. But "breaking the bread" with yourself alone may not be as strong as when you worship with community. I prayed silently alone every time in all place and I make it a habit to casually talk to Jesus in silent mode. It helped me relieve my stress and discomfort. But I still miss the group conversation with the Holy Spirit around. And I know this can help me revive my energy in faith.
Would you believe that being apart and being low is a chance for the devil to come in. The "world," Satan's primary arsenal is deceiving me again that "life down under" is a better place to live in. That the world makes me more happy is his bait. Questions like, "Why should you sacrifice your time and happiness with your Christian life when you can be happy without those community involvement?"
Now I'm striving to recharge myself despite "hell" dragging me away. I firmly believe Jesus is for real but I'm so low I might be deceived just as Peter, Judas, Thomas, and other great disciples were in their time. I therefore ask for your prayers. God, I need help!
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