One of the most uncomfortable truths in this passage is that the people were still showing up.
They were attending worship.
They were praying.
They were participating.
The problem wasn't that they stopped doing religious things.
The problem was that their hearts weren't in it.
They were physically present.
But spiritually absent.
And if we're not careful, the same thing can happen to us.
We can sing songs without thinking about the words.
We can listen to sermons without applying them.
We can attend church while slowly drifting from Jesus.
That's why God isn't just after attendance.
He's after affection.
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Today's Question: Am I showing up for Jesus because I love Him or because it's become a habit?
Today's Challenge: Before you pray or read Scripture today, pause and remind yourself who you're spending time with.
Today's Prayer: “Jesus, don't let my relationship with You become routine. Keep my heart engaged and responsive.”