You know the signs: the darkened screen ... a slash through the "Charge" icon ... a background beep. Your cell phone battery is dead! And usually it happens just as you were about to make or take an important call. Keep Your Cell Phone Charged and Updated Fortunately, the lithium ion battery in your cell phone is rechargeable. By plugging it in overnight and as needed during the day - when you use it a lot - you can recharge it. Recharging during the day is especially important when you make and take many calls and texts, regularly access the Internet, or take advantage of videos, games, extra graphics, or Bluetooth technology.  Plus, from time to time your cell phone manufacturer updates its software. By linking your cell phone to your computer, you can be fully updated to the manufacturer's latest specifications and new releases for you and your phone.
The Cell Phone and the Christian Life The life of a charged cell phone is very similar to a Christian life connected with God. Like a cell phone, Christians need their spiritual batteries charged every day to manage life's ups and downs, to serve others, and to continue to grow closer to Christ. Occasionally you need an additional charge during a day that has been particularly draining or when you have been using extra spiritual resources. And sometimes you simply need get away with God to get fully connected into what He has for you - just like your phone needs a software upgrade. As Christians, are we as diligent in recharging our relationship with Christ as we are in recharging our phones? You're familiar with what happens when you don't keep connected with God regularly: Exhaustion. Ineffectiveness. Burnout. By all means, charge your phone everyday and make sure it's updated. Use it as much as you can and get the most from your technology. But let this serve as a powerful reminder to treat your daily walk with Christ the same way. Recharge daily. Take extra time with God during days that are especially taxing. Make a point to draw apart with Him regularly to get fully connected so you can be an effective follower and servant. With a little daily care, your cell phone screen won't go dead when you most need it ... and neither will your walk with God. 
Growth Point
Intentionally recharge your relationship with God each day.
Scripture
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. (Isaiah 40:31, NRSV)
Prayer Points- Consider a time when your spiritual battery was depleted. What happened?
- What kinds of interactions with God recharge your relationship with Him the most?
- Look at your calendar. Find a time when you can get away with God for a few hours or a day for a "complete download" of His updates to your "system."
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It's all about staying plugged in ... so you can keep growing! 
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