Well, I have been thinking for awhile about getting a day away to listen for God's call on the life of myself, my family, and my ministry. But it never seems to be convienent, even though it is necessary to wade through what I want to find out what God is actually calling me to do or be. Over the past couple of months, I have had to face a better, more exact picture of who I am, which is really not fun. But through this process the message has always been God's love and witholding this picture until it is the best time to deal with all the baggage that's accumulated. And through this process it has become apparent that a time to seek God is necessary. But I still haven't got around to doing it.
Which leads me to point two. If God is ignored long enough, He beings to get your attention. My 8 month old son does that by screaming full volume, kicking, and banging around. God isn't as blatant always, but sometimes He can do that. He is making it clear through our circumstances, our church finances, that it is time to listen and go to do His work. So now it becomes more imperative to stop and listen for the next step in our journey. God never promised easy, or uncomplicated lives, and this is a small thing to deal with in the big picture. But, He still has gotten my attention.
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I share your struggle in making time to get away to listen. Every time I do, I come back energized and refreshed, with a clear sense of direction. Yet, sadly, the important is so often crowded out by the urgent.
Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
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