Basics Of Life

 

        The events of the last few months have shaken and changed our lives considerably, probably forever.    Our way of life, our values, our faith are being challenged and at times there seems to be nothing that we can do about it.
    But, the Lord is still here! 

          We have been hit by Covid19.  Many are sick, many have died and it appears to be getting worse.  No vaccine is available and none is close to being developed.  Shopping, eating, visiting friends, medical care and worshipping have had to change.  And too many still feel it is political and won't wear masks or keep separation.

But, the Lord is still here!  

          Protesters have taken to the streets.  Some have torn down statues.  Some have vandalized stores and set fire to buildings. Many have disrupted traffic and pedestrian activities.   One can't help but wonder if mob rule is here to stay.

But, the Lord is still here! 

          Court and government decisions have been in conflict with Biblical truths.  This is going to create all sorts of problems for Christian organizations and churches in the near future.  No longer can we expect our country to defend Biblical values.

But, the Lord is still here!  

          Our schools and colleges are being forced to change.  Shorter classes and new techniques will be needed.  Curriculum will be changed to reflect current changes and opinions.  How will that affect the future. of our country?

But, the Lord is still here! 

          Now if these things are disturbing you there are a few things that you can do.  First, turn off the news.  It is generally liberal, sensational and prejudiced.  It can be very disturbing and one-sided.  And I am talking about the network news, the local news and especially MSNBC and Fox.
          Second, spend time looking for folks that you can help.  Maybe they need help around their house or help shopping.  Maybe they just need a friend who cares and contacts them regularly.  This isolation has been tough especially when nobody seems to care at all about you. Your showing that you care will not only help them but will also be an encouragement to you.

          Third, and more importantly, we all need to get back to the basics of Christian living - Bible study, prayer, hearts that are pure, a love that is blind, a faith that is firmly grounded in Christ.  Many believers have drifted away from these truths.

          And that is the message that 4Him, a contemporary Christian group,  shares in their song "We Need to Get Back to the Basics of Life".  Now I know that many of you won't care for their style of music, but hopefully you will mediate on their words and then decide if you have drifted away from the basics of life. I believe that real change will come only when believers get back to the basics.

1.     We've turned the page, for a new day has dawned

We've rearranged what is right and what's wrong

Somehow we've drifted so far from the truth

That we can't get back home

Where are the virtues that once gave us light

Where are the morals that governed our lives

Someday we all will awake and look back

Just to find what we've lost

We need to get back to the basics of life

A heart that is pure and a love that is blind

A faith that is fervently grounded in Christ

The hope that endures for all times

These are the basics, 
we need to get back to the basics of life

2.     The newest rage is to reason it out

Just meditate and you can overcome every doubt

After all man is a God, they say

God is no longer alive

But I still believe in the old rugged cross

And I still believe there is hope for the lost

And I know the rock of all ages will stand

Through changes of time

We need to get back to the basics of life

A heart that is pure and a love that is blind

A faith that is fervently grounded in Christ

The hope that endures for all times

These are the basics, 
we need to get back to the basics of life

Bridge

We've let the darkness invade us too long

We've got to turn the tide

Oh and we need the passion that burned long ago

To come and open our eyes

There's no room for compromise

We need to get back to the basics of life

A heart that is pure and a love that is blind

A faith that is fervently grounded in Christ

The hope that endures for all times

These are the basics, 
we need to get back to the basics of life

If you care to, you can listen to it here.   BASICS