Pathways
02/22/2010
Mer made a statement to me earlier that said something like “What if this is the path you are supposed to be on, but you are so busy trying to get on another path.”
I do have a desire to do something, something good, for my life/career/ministry. I want to be a pastor of a church again. More than anything …
The problem? We are too far in debt. No church could most likely pay the salary I need to get out of debt. Also, per Mer’s comment, I may be missing out on what God is providing right in front of me.
I have had issues with this all of my life, constantly reaching towards the “next” or “what could be”, but not being “in the moment” long enough to enjoy it and see what could be learned.
Jesus, forgive me for overlooking what you have provided for me right now. You have even said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, today has enough to worry about“.
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
That is some good stuff. I deal with the same thoughts myself; thinking about what I should be doing next instead of what is currently in front of me.
Thanks for the post, Randy.
Jason
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I am with you here brotha. I am excited for our trip in May.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:19 am
I know God isn't finished with me … so even the moments I have in front of me that are hard to deal with could very well be shaping me to be what God wants me to be.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
This post helped me form some thoughts for a retreat I spoke at in February. They are slowly being uploaded onto my blog as "contentment" posts.
I appreciate you Randy.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
I look forward to reading it! It's been neat seeing you in a teaching role again Geoff.