One of the Books I am currently reading is Our Daily Bread that was given to me last week at SFC CLP. The reading from yesterday really hit me hard since I have been on the ball with Confession and Mass this week.
Here is the teaching in the book for April 4th.
When I helped our daughters learn to drive, I included a little instruction on basic auto maintenance. We visited a local service station where they learned to check the oil every time they put fuel in the car. Today, years later, they often remind me of my six-word slogan, “Oil is cheap; engines are expensive.” Adding a quart of oil is nothing compared to replacing a engine.
Maintenance is also important in our spiritual lives. Taking time each day to read the Bible, pray, and to God is a key element in avoiding a breakdown. In Psalm 5, David wrote, “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning i will direct it to you.” In the rolling verses he poured out his heart in praise, thanksgiving, and request to God.
Many People find it essential to begin every day with the Lord. Before checking email, catching the news, or eating breakfast, they find some quiet moments alone to read a portion of God’s Word, praise Him for His greatness, thank Him For his Love, and seek His guidance. Others spend time reading and praying at different times of the day.
It’s not magic– it’s maintenance, as we ask the Lord each day to fill out hearts with His presence on the road of life. (David McCasland)
Give me a strong desire, O LORD, to look into Your Word each day. Help me hide it in my heart so that I might not stray from Your truth. Feed Me and teach me about Yourself and Your will for me.
I would say this falls into my week at the right time. With affirmation each day from someone or from God. This really shows that we need to Check The Oil aka “Spiritual Maintenance” everyday! With me going to confession 2 times this week and able to goto on Monday and Friday and, able to goto adoration on Wednesday. I truly understand what David was talking about maintaining pray life and for me adding in the sacraments.
Thank You Lord for showing me how to maintain my connection to You and really loving the state of my Heart right now!