The more focused I am on moving forward in my faith, the more I notice how much work needs to be done. My attitude sucks. I say really mean things...not swears but you'd think I was. Life with Christ is uncomfortable...yet, it's all I want...crazy, eh?
Last night, we had our annual Christmas Party. We as a staff rarely hang out together, but when we do, it's always a good time, filled with laughs, inside jokes and broken dreams due to a mean gift giving/taking game:) I'm very fortunate to be surrounded by such a diverse staff. At times, it can be taxing but nights like that put it all into focus: We all need one another and truly want to 'hang out'. We just don't have that kind of time...
Help me Lord to work on my 'issues' and befriend those I work with. Thanks that ministry isn't competition but community. Thanks that I get to be a part of that community...that's awesome. Grant me your heart to never lose sight of that, irregardless of anything. Help me to fight for your community as we work to do what we hope is your will (I mean we know what you want, but sometimes we get your heart and our hearts mixed up). Time for bed...at 10:19 PM
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Hey p chris,
so I'm a blogger junkie...well I mainly visit blogs of missionaries cause they're so encouraging to see what God is doing all over the world while i sit with a ball and chain at my desk trying to effect change through research....YAWN
I'm glad to hear you and Beka survived/recovered from your Bambie experience.
Yeah, I've been pressing on...trying to move forward and realizing how much more I need to be trusting God with and working on. There is a definite cost in following Christ and the uncomfortableness is reassuring as His indication of working in and through us...refining us and creating that Christ like character. I really like your prayer 'Thanks that ministry isn't competition but community'...i think it's easy to lose sight of that at times.
God Bless!
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