I planned a barbecue this week but when we started it, the thing didn’t work. It had hardly any flame. Very disappointing. A cast iron frying pan my dad gave . . .

me was covered with rust when I pulled it out to fry the burgers instead of using the barbecue. Both hadn’t been used in two or three years. Lesson learned.

Whatever falls into disuse ends up wasted. This law applies to everything including faith. The skills and talents God has given us must be exercised or they will disappear. It doesn’t take much effort. All it takes is neglect.

So in light of that, my thinking is this, keep going forward. Don’t give up and don’t give in. It will be worth it.

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