Tough Choices Leads to Obedience

Tonight I had to make a tough choice regarding my service to our church. Over the past several months, my sleeping habits have become horrible. I could sleep for 10 hours and wake up more tired as I was when I went to bed.

I couldn't understand why I am feeling this way. I was confused to what I should do different. Plus, I can not find the energy or desire to complete the tasks in front of me. I feel guilty. I don't want to let anyone down.

THAT'S IT! The light bulb has come on. God has laid the answer on my heart. It is time for me to focus on what He has laid before me to do. Sure, it may not be what I thought, but I need to step up and do what His will is. Obey. Simplify. God wants me to simplify.

James 1:22-24 says "But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like."

I have discovered that God has given me talents to use for Him, and I have not been applying them in the proper way I should. I have spread myself to thin, not pouring myself into what I am good at. I had traded my passion to fill gaps I seen in other areas.

Think of it this way. You are the toppings for toast. You are what makes the dry toast tasty. You are butter, peanut butter, or jam. However, if you choose to skimp on the bread, only applying a thin layer topping, the toast is not that great. Mediocre at best. Now if you are like me, you like to smother peanut butter and jam on the toast, so every bite is full zest.

God does not want us to be mediocre in our ministries. He wants us to share His word, love and passion with others. We are to seek out those around us and pour ourselves into their lives. Develop a relationship with them to share His word. And yes, He has already shown me two things to focus on and complete. And yes, one of them is a personal goal that I have wanted to do my whole career.

Now I must OBEY. I must focus and prayer for guidance, wisdom, and the ability to stay the course.

Please keep me in your prayers and let me know if I can pray for you.
Discovering God's Love, Living to Give it Away.
Garo