Are you ready to make some repairs?

Chris and I are not the fixer-upper types. We’re actually the farthest things from it. One of my favorite funny stories about Chris that I like to share happened early in our marriage. The bulb in our nightstand lamp went out. Chris noticed it and asked me if I would please throw out the lamp and get a new one. You know real repairs are out the question when someone struggles with changing light bulbs!All joking aside, repairs are exactly what we can be called to make if we’re going to be courageous women. Over the last week, I’ve shared what scripture teaches us about courage through 2 Chronicles 15. King Asa was called out by a prophet to get things right so God could continue to protect him and his people. Asa responded with immediate courage: not only did he get rid of the detestable idols that were among him and his people, but he also made repairs to the altar of the Lord.In the midst of all the victories, Asa had allowed some of the most sacred things to be damaged. The prophet helped him recognize that his priorities had been out of whack. Apparently, the success had caused Asa to forget what truly needed to be protected.In your life, what does God want repaired? Has your success in one area caused you to neglect something sacred? Is your career taking off while your marriage or friendships are struggling? Are you Super Mom, yet have neglected your time with the Lord? We don’t have personal altars that need a new coat of paint, but I bet you know areas in your life that desperately need your attention. Maybe it’s a godly friendship that you neglected when life got good. Maybe it’s a voice of reason or some form of accountability that you didn’t want to listen to when you had your idols that were more fun.If we’re serious with God and remove our idols, we must also be sure to go back and fill that space with things that matter. Have you squeezed out your priority time? Does your calendar need repair in order to reflect God’s priorities instead of yours? Having courage means unapologetically putting God first.Please remember that these repairs were made by someone who had just accomplished great military victory. This wasn’t a defeated king. Quite the contrary – he was experiencing incredible success. There were plenty of things that looked good to the outsider. Altar repairs were easy to overlook as young men were collecting all the loot from those they conquered.Look beyond the surface. What do you need to repair? Consider what DIY project you and God need to tackle, so you can continue seeing God’s protective hand upon you. twitter | facebook