THE CRAPPER SPEAKS
Friday, June 23, 2006
Ever felt guilty missing out on ministry? Or when you take time off to rest, you get that icky feeling that you aren't making productive use of your time? I have. Well good news:
Rest is productive. Relaxation is productive.And sometimes, being physically present, getting into the habit of doing ministry, we lose focus of what God really wants for us; a balanced life. We start to get obsessed at every point in our waking life, and feel guilty about taking that 1 day's off. And that isn't what God wants for us.
Now now, don't go around quoting this post and saying we shouldn't participate in ministry. What I mean is, sometimes, do we take a step back and evaluate, is the focus on God, or are we, in our obsession, doing ministry in habit? Are we
habitual/ministry-centred Christians or Christ-centred Christians?
Often times, this is the reason why we experience burn-out. Things spiral out of control and our life is shambles. Looking back, it isn't difficult to pile all blame on ourselves, that we aren't doing enough. Take time to give yourself that God-sent boost. Take time to seek Him in totality. Remember,
We can never do enough; only more. In doing more, we should become more, not less.
Simple questions to ask yourself:
1. Have you made small talk with your Father today?
2. Stop being so serious/rigid in your QT, God wants you to be comfortable in His presence.
3. Not only should you hear, but apply!
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Psychedelic;
2:21 AM
