I volunteered at my church for four hours today. Then I laid in bed. And that was it. I was not feeling so hot, for whatever reason, so I just relaxed all day. Took a nap. Watched some basketball. That was it. And believe it or not, that was an accomplishment.
I’m kind of an antsy person. In general I enjoy going out, socializing with friends, and eating at different restaurants. Slowing down to the point where I do not do much is very hard. In a lot of ways it is a let down too. I thought throughout my younger years that my thirties would be a time of freedom. I would be able to go and do whatever I felt like doing. That dream has not come true, at least not to the extent I had hoped. But you know what? That’s okay too.
Jesus gives you the ability to reach beyond your circumstances. You can be immobilized, depressed, locked up. Jesus will still work with you. He will take your energy, your prayers, and He will distribute them perfectly. You are part of the power that runs this place, and He knows best how to use what you offer. You are a shareholder, but it is His company. He has lots of challenges, believe it or not, but with our help He always takes care of them. Always. This is how it is, and how it always will be.
God runs a zero-sum game. At the end of the day, all baskets are unloaded, all cage doors are opened, and the party-goers have feasted and gone home. What is left is absolutely nothing. What came before...was absolutely nothing. But in this perfect equation, God has produced something amazing. He has made something from nothing.....again. And we benefit from His generosity and grace. He has invited us to the dance, and if we are smart, we make sure to thank the host.
I suggest doing a boring day sometimes. Yes, I did not make a million dollars today. BUT....I helped a billion people. That kind of trade-off is a wonderful thing. And God makes sure my retirement account is full, regardless.
Realize that even when you are doing nothing, you can be working for Christ. I love knowing about this miracle. It is a miracle. It really is. This kind of gift is so under the radar, some folks never discover it. But I point it out to you because the Light of Christ burns in all kinds of ways. Even on days where you barely get out of bed.
I’m kind of an antsy person. In general I enjoy going out, socializing with friends, and eating at different restaurants. Slowing down to the point where I do not do much is very hard. In a lot of ways it is a let down too. I thought throughout my younger years that my thirties would be a time of freedom. I would be able to go and do whatever I felt like doing. That dream has not come true, at least not to the extent I had hoped. But you know what? That’s okay too.
Jesus gives you the ability to reach beyond your circumstances. You can be immobilized, depressed, locked up. Jesus will still work with you. He will take your energy, your prayers, and He will distribute them perfectly. You are part of the power that runs this place, and He knows best how to use what you offer. You are a shareholder, but it is His company. He has lots of challenges, believe it or not, but with our help He always takes care of them. Always. This is how it is, and how it always will be.
God runs a zero-sum game. At the end of the day, all baskets are unloaded, all cage doors are opened, and the party-goers have feasted and gone home. What is left is absolutely nothing. What came before...was absolutely nothing. But in this perfect equation, God has produced something amazing. He has made something from nothing.....again. And we benefit from His generosity and grace. He has invited us to the dance, and if we are smart, we make sure to thank the host.
I suggest doing a boring day sometimes. Yes, I did not make a million dollars today. BUT....I helped a billion people. That kind of trade-off is a wonderful thing. And God makes sure my retirement account is full, regardless.
Realize that even when you are doing nothing, you can be working for Christ. I love knowing about this miracle. It is a miracle. It really is. This kind of gift is so under the radar, some folks never discover it. But I point it out to you because the Light of Christ burns in all kinds of ways. Even on days where you barely get out of bed.
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