The Cage of Routine

This post is from Leroy Mackey

Mark Batterson wrote: "the sacred becomes routine, and we not only forfeit spiritual adventure but we also start losing the joy of our salvation. Chasing the Wild Goose is a way to get it back. But that means coming out of the cage of the routine. We need to change our routine, take some risks, and try new things." This paragraph really sums up Chapter 3.

Reading Chapter 3 on routines made me realize what I go through at times in my life. I don't want to loose that adventure. It makes sense to me in changing my routines, changing time of prayer, reading different translations, sitting up front in church (so Pastor can keep an eye on me), buying a puppy (not recommended), reading instead of TV. I do not want to get caught up in just going through the motions in my Christian walk. I want to worship always along the way to the Promised Land.

The poem in the beginning of Chapter 3, the one part says, "But only he who sees takes off his shoes". Now that speaks to me, to say so sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Leroy Mackey