Newness of Life Gaining Momentum.

  What do you know about Big Mo?  Momentum, by definition, is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, as you see in a boulder rolling down a hill, gaining ground and gaining force. When certain circumstances happen together, there is a creation of something that incites, a stimulus.  It is a little like what we were supposed to have in the US economy with an infusion of moves made together by financial experts.  And as you see in football, when players and coaches are on the same page and plays are made just right, there is created a force to be reckoned with that helps a team move down the field toward the end zone.
  In walking in newness of life, momentum can be seen too, when certain variables are met together, such as teamwork, knowing and doing the right things to develop healthy habits, and encountering confidence in believing God's promises and power.  With this momentum in place in our families and our marriages and our church and whatever endeavor we are working toward, we can begin to see an unstoppable march to bringing peace to our battle-worn lives and bringing glory to our Mighty God.

   "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." - Galatians 6:9-10

  If we want to know what is good, to put these things into practice, gaining momentum in this life, look to God's Word and make time reading and spending time with Him a treasured priority.
  Philip Graham Ryken has written, "Staying on track in life means going down the Biblical path.  The psalmist loved, read, meditated on, and prayed through God's Word.  As he did those things, he discovered that the Bible is like a smooth pathway for a difficult journey...The ancient path, the good way, is the Bible."
  Teamwork, whether it be a family or church or group of friends, gain momentum as they each do their part to make life better - by being concerned with the other first, working together, building relationships, and building the kingdom of God.
  "...a threefold cord is not quickly broken.."- Ecclesiastes 4:12
  As we understand and experience the precious promises of God (see 2 Peter 2:1-4), our confidence grows and helps us to face adversity that threatens to swing momentum away around the bends and twists and turns of life.
 
A prayer:
  Father in Heaven, thank You for being our abundantly available help and providing Your powerful and precious promises to us.  Please help us to look to Your Word for true wisdom and gain traction in the right direction- Your way- the only way worth going. In Jesus's name, Amen.