We are more superstitious than we realize. Sure, we might not think that we have to sit in a certain chair or wear the same pair of socks for good luck, but superstition is still there. And superstitious traits can thwart the work of the gospel in our lives.

• We make sure and have an extra long quiet time on the days when we have something tough coming our way, you know, to make sure it goes well.
• We find that things are generally going well in our lives but we don’t feel like we can truly enjoy them because no doubt the other shoe will drop as soon as we do.
• We sin, and we are sorry, but we feel the need to do something “extra-good” in order to even the score.

Oh, it’s there. In as much as we might congratulate ourselves for having a handle on the gospel, superstition still lurks in our hearts. When we see it, we must confront it. Confess it. Root it out. But then replace it with something better. We must remind ourselves that the gospel tells us that God is in control of all things and is working those things for His glory and our good. We must remind each other that God’s love for us is not dependent on our performance, but on the completed work of Jesus. We must sing the truth that God is good, and His goodness is not dependent on our temporal circumstances.

Say it. Preach it. Sing it. Call your soul to remember. And when you think you have it down, do it again.