Many Christians make themselves available to hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. Through prayer and God’s Word, daily marching orders are relayed to the believer’s heart and spirit. “Lord, here I am. Use me. Send me.” How many times have you prayed these prayers? In our spirit, we must be available to be of value to a hurting, lost world. The lost are asking, seeking and knocking. Are we available to answer the door to their calls?
In this day and age of hectic chaos, many believers are spiritually willing to be available to be God’s hands and mouth. Nevertheless, the day’s events and busyness often times block that availability. The best of intentions are often intercepted by lives being over committed and over-stressed. As believers, we must sift through the temporal tactics of this world that block and shield us from chasing our Commission to spread the Gospel. Sifting is often times painful. Let’s begin that process.
Ask yourself if any of these life issues are demanding too much time and attention from you. Career? Pursuit of education or wealth? Television or Internet? Friendships? Caring for Belongings (home, car, clothing)? Church events?
CHURCH EVENTS? Yes, even church events can distract us from the specific, God-breathed plan and purpose He has for each one of our lives. Sit down. Take a deep breath. Look inward. Search your heart. Pray. Search Scriptures. God will reveal to each of us what our job description is and how we are to succeed at our tasks, if we will only ask.
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