I am in the office now, working on an old laptop.
It’s bringing back memories for me: the sticky keys; the loud fan that half works after the last “drop”; and the processor that seemed so fast at the time but now…
There is a question that is burning in my mind now. When my burden is to draw closer and closer to God; when my mission and purpose is to study and pray and seek His direction for myself and my ministry; and when my desire is to fulfill all of the days directives why do I constantly find the time slipping away quicker and quicker?
There are times when the issue is my own procrastination for sure. However, the majority of the issues are when there is a pulling in other directions from forces beyond my control. The machine of the ministry gets in the way of the ministry.
I hate that.
So, I constantly look to put the important things first, and put the urgent things on a list. I will constantly look for the ministry opportunities and focus on them. I will also attempt to view every opportunity as a ministry opportunity because there is a potential for God to work in all things.
First the people… then the process.
I think that will make the best use of redeeming the time.
Excellent insight! Once upon a time, in the early 90’s, my husband and I sat in the same room with you (almost next to you) at the COG TN State Office taking a “test” for credentials for ministry. It would appear that all three of us passed man’s test but it does not come remotely close to passing the test of actually doing ministry–does it! Sounds like you are on to something here worth continuing to pursue. Saw the link to your blog via Facebook so thought I would come by and do some reading.
God bless you and your family, Pastor Scott, as you shepherd the flock!