It's funny, but for me, the hardest times for me to remember Christ is...wouldn't you know it...when I'm elbow deep in ministry. Seriously! It's when I'm running around like a nut directing children and adults and teaching until I'm hoarse about just Who's Birthday It Is that I, myself tend to forget that the same baby I'm teaching about, and working for also happens to be the God that is in control of everything. Sort of like Martha from the Bible.
This happens a lot to me (eh...I'm a slow learner what can I say?) but this year I am determined that it will not! I want more of Christ in every area of my life, for every day and every week of this next year! What does that mean? Well first of all what doesn't it mean: It doesn't mean I want more ministry, or more church services, because that's not necessarily going to cut it. To have more of Christ is to gain my security, peace and joy from His word. It means not looking for them anywhere else. It means being content with what He has given me, trusting Him to take care of my needs, and worshiping Him EVEN WHEN I DON'T FEEL IT. Because that's what true worship is. Ascribing worth to God, whether or not we feel "worshipful" at the time.
Don't blame the worship leader, the pastor or that hypocrite sitting in front of you. Don't blame the ministry that's got you fried, don't blame your family that has you down. Worship is a choice. Living life with more of Christ is a choice. Your choice. He is the God who sees and He knows when our hearts have not been given completely to Him. He knows when we sin in the dark. But you still have the choice. Every day that you wake up with air in your lungs is His sign to you that He is giving you a second chance. Don't waste it! Give it all to Him today! You won't be disappointed...
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Sweet post!
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