“Don’t
give up at half time. Concentrate on
winning the second half.”
Coach Paul “Bear” Byrant
I recently decided to pick out the God’s Game Plan Bible from my book-shelf.
Coach Paul “Bear” Byrant
I recently decided to pick out the God’s Game Plan Bible from my book-shelf.
It’s
an Athlete’s Bible I purchased over a year ago but didn’t really give it much
thought when having my quiet times. I
guess this season Father wants me to dig into a different translation as I
begin to tighten up my gym schedule for a future mission trip.
On the cover it’s got a powerful verse attached, Romans 12:2 and the caption is “Change your game plan”. I love it! What’s your game plan?
If that doesn’t already interest or motivate you then I am afraid the rest of my story wouldn’t really interest you either.
Lately it’s been a bit stressful. Yip, ministry can be stressful. Many people I chat to think it is a walk in the park, easy, no stress, always surrounded by “godly” people, we have the best job in the world – where can it go wrong?
How about often and in every situation, depending on how we view it that is. It could be a complete wrong or a stepping stone of failure to learn from and better one’s self.
Conversations are extremely important in my business I need to be constantly aware of this. At times, I won’t lie; it’s easy to forget why I am doing what I am doing.
The following questions have been plaguing me recently.
Are my speeches seasoned? Do I speak on behalf of the Holy Spirit? Am I careful not to let emotions get the better of me? Do I speak to build up or break down?
Studying Proverbs 30 this morning was truly inspiring and humbling. Verse 8 stood out for me: “Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor wealth; feed me with the food I need.”
Jesus sustains us, no matter what, He sustains us as He promised and we all know that He has never broken a promise to us and is faithful in every aspect.
I’v asked the Lord to feed me with the food I need and right now it’s a lot of prayer time, submission and reflection I taste.
On the cover it’s got a powerful verse attached, Romans 12:2 and the caption is “Change your game plan”. I love it! What’s your game plan?
If that doesn’t already interest or motivate you then I am afraid the rest of my story wouldn’t really interest you either.
Lately it’s been a bit stressful. Yip, ministry can be stressful. Many people I chat to think it is a walk in the park, easy, no stress, always surrounded by “godly” people, we have the best job in the world – where can it go wrong?
How about often and in every situation, depending on how we view it that is. It could be a complete wrong or a stepping stone of failure to learn from and better one’s self.
Conversations are extremely important in my business I need to be constantly aware of this. At times, I won’t lie; it’s easy to forget why I am doing what I am doing.
The following questions have been plaguing me recently.
Are my speeches seasoned? Do I speak on behalf of the Holy Spirit? Am I careful not to let emotions get the better of me? Do I speak to build up or break down?
Studying Proverbs 30 this morning was truly inspiring and humbling. Verse 8 stood out for me: “Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor wealth; feed me with the food I need.”
Jesus sustains us, no matter what, He sustains us as He promised and we all know that He has never broken a promise to us and is faithful in every aspect.
I’v asked the Lord to feed me with the food I need and right now it’s a lot of prayer time, submission and reflection I taste.
It’s
not about the money. It’s not about the
people.
This is His way of sustaining me but the battle inside me is go go go….keep busy, make money to reach out, help, give, be here, be there, serve, make a difference, impact, change, inspire…..
It took me a while to silence this voice called busyness.
Off-course I feel like throwing in the towel. Why? Because I’v decided to do it my way and not leave room for the Holy Spirit to do it His way. I am seeing through my earthly eyes because I am in a tough situation, and the human thing to do is walk away or give-up but spiritually, it’s a lot different. You dig your heels right in and stand your ground!
I need to change my game plan and focus on the second half, which is the latter months to come. It does take a lot of endurance, renewing of the mind and transformation. Discernment for me in this season is to know the good, pleasing and perfect will of Daddy for my life. Once that’s achieved, the rest follows….
I’v got this task in my hands that at times I want to give up but I know that gold is refined with intense fire and so I remain in the Potter’s Hands.
This is His way of sustaining me but the battle inside me is go go go….keep busy, make money to reach out, help, give, be here, be there, serve, make a difference, impact, change, inspire…..
It took me a while to silence this voice called busyness.
Off-course I feel like throwing in the towel. Why? Because I’v decided to do it my way and not leave room for the Holy Spirit to do it His way. I am seeing through my earthly eyes because I am in a tough situation, and the human thing to do is walk away or give-up but spiritually, it’s a lot different. You dig your heels right in and stand your ground!
I need to change my game plan and focus on the second half, which is the latter months to come. It does take a lot of endurance, renewing of the mind and transformation. Discernment for me in this season is to know the good, pleasing and perfect will of Daddy for my life. Once that’s achieved, the rest follows….
I’v got this task in my hands that at times I want to give up but I know that gold is refined with intense fire and so I remain in the Potter’s Hands.
He
off-course sees this and I know that running this race right now is testing my
endurance and mental state. I will
remain faithful, no matter what darkness overshadows my game. There’s no giving up when He’s sustaining
you.
Be encouraged…onward march saints!
Be encouraged…onward march saints!
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