All that I have and all that I do
I give it to you Lord it's for you
This afternoon, I read this blog by one of my favorite speakers, Mark Hart. He talks about remembering why we (youth ministers) do what we do. Remembering who it is we work for - not focusing on the messy stuff that can get in the way, but focusing on God and the work we’re doing for Him. At the time, I didn’t really think about it too much. I did share it with my friends because it was a nice article, nicely written and a great reminder. But I didn’t allow it to affect me too much.
Til I really started to pray tonight’s song. Every time these lyrics popped up, this blog popped back into my head. And I began to think about all the messy things I’m having to deal with right now. Which, really, is more than normal. I’ve continued to go to work, I’ve continued to deal with people because it’s what I’m supposed to do. But I think my problem has been letting these people and their complaints to really affect me. Instead of reminding myself that it’s all for God, and staying content in the fact that I’m doing God’s work, I am focusing on my frustration. I just re-read the blog article. I think I missed the last sentence the first time...”How great if we could hit the pillow each night trusting in the same, not stressed about the Church’s garbage but rejoicing in Her glory.”
Dear Jesus, please help me to focus on you and your mission instead of the mess that tries to get in the way. Amen.
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