Just today, my daughter came in to seek my help in assisting one of her friends to "jump start" her SUV because the battery had drained off from the morning storms where the lights were left on.
It's a simple process, really. If you make the right connections there's an immediate infusion of more than sufficient power to turn over the average engine and restore full power in about 10-15 minutes of regular driving.
On the other hand, if you make the connections incorrectly, you can literally short circuit the wiring in both vehicles and, worse case scenario, even cause an explosion in one of the batteries.
Likewise, in our spiritual lives there are days or even seasons when we need a "jump start" from another believer who is fully powered. It takes a bit of humility to recognize you "left your lights on" and have been drained off, but overcoming that is no big deal in comparison to being unable to move.
Strangely enough, it sometimes simply takes one start to get you running again and back up to speed. On the other hand, if done incorrectly, it can throw you off and cause you even more damage, so choose your "charging partner" wisely!
At it's core, this is the essence of encouragement as seen throughout the New Testament and something that we can do intentionally or simply as a by-product of loving relationships.
Have a blessed day,
Dr. Jay
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