Are You Spiritually Bi-Polar?

Let me preface this by saying, in no way am I making light of someone who suffers from a mental disorder.  I am strictly speaking in the spiritual sense.  The great difference is, if we recognize we have this problem, it can be easily fixed. 

I guess you could call me a facebook addict.  I enjoy staying connected and reading what others are posting, seeing what is going on in their lives.  In some cases, this is the only contact I have with a lot of people.  I also receive a lot of encouragement reading what others post.  I hope I encourage people occasionally.  

However, I am often puzzled when I read some posts by people I know who are Christians.  I am troubled by those who profess Christ, praising Him one day, and then the next day, are whining and complaining because things aren't going their way.  I have even tried to give a word of encouragement, only to be argued with that they have "tried" what I suggested and it didn't work.  Is it any wonder their life is a roller coaster? Up one day and in the dumps the next day.  

We have all seen the person who goes from one great experience to another, trying to get a spiritual high. They are unable to live the day to day life that each of us have to live.  When they don't get the high, they fall to the bottom.  They are constantly running to the latest and greatest preacher, seeking after that high.  No one can live the life of a believer that way.  

The Word of God says so much about our daily walk.  His mercy is new each day.  Give us this day our daily bread.  Take up your cross daily.  But, so many are trying to get all they can today so that is will last them until they need another "fix".  We can't gather tomorrow's supply today.  God supplies what we need each day, each day.  He gives enough to make it through each day.  His grace is sufficient!  

Even if your life stinks today, don't curse it!!  James said "out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing".  Read facebook one day and  you will see this in action.  I am not saying you are not allowed to complain.  Just don't be a bad witness.  If you need to talk to someone, tell a close friend and then allow them to pray with you and encourage you.  I can see that some don't want to be encouraged.  They want to wallow for a while.  

Believe me, I have bad days.  Days when I want to crawl in a hole or run away.  I am human. But, I have learned that what I say makes a difference.  You will hardly ever hear me voice what I am feeling because I know the power of words.  I am almost fanatical about words. Ask any of my friends when they start negative talk around me.  

We all have bad times.  Times of grief, despair, pain, fear,etc.  But, guess what, even though our life may be bad right now, God is not.  When we complain, saying how terrible our life is, we are saying, in a sense, God is not good.  Is He or is He not?  Why not turn your cursing into blessing.  If you can't find any good in your life, you can find a good God.  You can always tell Him how good He is.  What power that will bring to your life!!!  

We, as children of God, must be more consistent in our words and deeds.  Remember, the world is watching.  What are you showing them?  As long as I get my way, God is good and I will praise Him. Anyone can do that.  But, what a testimony, when life has taken a turn for the worse, for you to proclaim, God is still good!!