Doing what’s always done isn’t always all bad

Taking a guess here . . . I’m guessing, that like me you’ve more-than-once heard the common “alleged” wisdom-saying . . . 

• “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”

Such wisdom commonly assumes two things . . .

• What I’m already doing isn’t what I now require
• Changes only come when I change my methods or life activities

My Christian pilgrimage, a fifty-eight year journey so far (by the way - I’m older than the journey) contains an “always-done-that element” . . . a daily spiritual discipline.

I’m referring to the generalized evangelical discipleship practice of observing a daily routine of bible reading, prayer, reflection/meditation which may include the spiritual discipline of journaling; the bible reading element is frequently supported by published “reading support notes.” The common expectation is the timing of one’s daily devotions will be observed in the morning, often before breakfast, employment, or other larger responsibilities. This practice is also referred to as, “daily devotions” or “quiet time.”

I’m chewing over the thought how life’s a whole lot more than just doing things; it’s also remembering why the things I’m doing are being done. So I’m not just asking “what am I doing?”  I’m asking myself – “why am I doing this?”

Now, in thinking about my daily spiritual discipline  . . .

“Always doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” – equals, time and opportunity for refreshing the journey with Jesus  . . .

“Now why should I change that?”

Renew YES – change NO!