What is really going on? 11/06/10
As I write this today, I am sore and tired. I could easily skip this
and curl up on the couch. However, I can look around the room
and see my children, and my wife, and I am inspired to do
something. I feel an overwhelming sense of urgency when I realize
how time ebbs away while we hustle through our routines. Even on
the "day off" we have so many things on our agenda that there
really is no time left for the most meaningful part.
I reflect on the time a few years ago when I was thrust into
full-time ministry. Within a short time I developed a habit of
stealing away with the Lord for prayer and fasting and... you get
the picture. If you had asked me then, I would have insisted that I
had committed myself to a closer walk with God. I am sure that I
meant it then, but sitting here now I am challenging myself to a
transparent assessment of my walk with Him today.
How is it that now that I am working full-time and traveling in
ministry all weekend, that not only do I have to fight to get time
with my family, but I cannot seem to be consistent with my
devotional time? And what excuse do I have, when I know the
power for victorious living that comes from time spent alone with
God? IF one is truly in love with Him, truly willing to serve Him,
truly desirous of effective ministry, should that one be able to
carve out the best part of our day for HIM? You think about that
and dare to be as transparent. Let me know how you are working
on that. Can you share in this battle against distraction?
Love you all,
John Steele