Renewed Focus

I-PODS, Bluetooth, digital videos, cars, housing, new clothes, bank accounts, higher education, better skills, better tools.....and the list goes on. What am I trying to say or what is the Lord saying to me. Though in the so-called "Full-time ministry" yet many times we can end up being a part-time Christian because the focus is more on the world than on the Lord and His kingdom. Yes, worldly standards, worldly expectations and worldly outcomes. Its interesting to be reminded that what we see as successful is not necessarily in agreement with the Lords standard and even the results (by numbers or counting heads) is not necessarily what the Lord is looking for. These things are good but if it is bringing glory only to self and to organizations and not God than it is falling short of His standard and will be regarded as "filthy rags".

Doing it for Him and doing it for me is two different focuses. I am in ministry not for self fulfillment or seeking significance. I live the Christ-like (Christian) life not for commendation and self glorification but to glorify Him.

A few days ago I was in a course on missions and mobilising for missions and the whole focus was just God, His kingdom and His glory. When I was first called into His kingdom, Matthew 6:33 was incredibly powerful and real. It still is but with lesser intensity. Therefore a Renewed Focus is necessary so that HE MAY BE GLORIFIED IN AND THROUGH MY LIFE AND IN AND THROUGH ALL THAT I AM DOING AND TRIES TO DO EVERY SINGLE DAY OF MY LIFE. However, it is not without its challenges and daily battles.

I need to fight the good fight of the faith and finish the race of my high calling. Join me and pray with me that the Lord will grant much grace and wisdom to do His will, to accomplish it and to bring praise , honor and glory to His holy name.

Thanks for joining me.