5 AM Blogging - Part 2
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."
John 15:1-4
I seem to be developing this habit of being up at 5 AM whether I like it or not. Three times, this past week it's happened to me. Usually it means I have a lot racing through my mind with matters that are unsettled (perceived or otherwise). It's also the only time I've had to fully reflect on things going on. Perhaps it's God's way of answering prayer so I'll take it.
The theme surrender has been showing up a lot this past month. Quite often it's the little things I have the greatest difficulty surrendering because I always take the position of "God's given it to me, I need to get it done." quite often followed by "Things are so busy, what the heck???" Since leading, one of the greatest lessons I've learned is that it's how you get things done that matters most. The process (journey) as opposed to the end result. Whether or not it's lifted up to God and if you trust he'll watch over you in that area.
I had dinner with a friend last night and have decided to support his full-time ministry in Athletes in Action. He's entering on a faith journey that is completely supported upon donation and prayer partners. We were discussing ministry and he was sharing with me two things:
1) If you can't bring it back to God, it doesn't matter.
2) Don't hate your hoe. (Your current work). God has a bigger plan beyond what you see.
Very refreshing. Especially the second item. Sometimes people think he said "Don't hate your ho'". That must've raised a few eyebrows.
John 15:1-4
I seem to be developing this habit of being up at 5 AM whether I like it or not. Three times, this past week it's happened to me. Usually it means I have a lot racing through my mind with matters that are unsettled (perceived or otherwise). It's also the only time I've had to fully reflect on things going on. Perhaps it's God's way of answering prayer so I'll take it.
The theme surrender has been showing up a lot this past month. Quite often it's the little things I have the greatest difficulty surrendering because I always take the position of "God's given it to me, I need to get it done." quite often followed by "Things are so busy, what the heck???" Since leading, one of the greatest lessons I've learned is that it's how you get things done that matters most. The process (journey) as opposed to the end result. Whether or not it's lifted up to God and if you trust he'll watch over you in that area.
I had dinner with a friend last night and have decided to support his full-time ministry in Athletes in Action. He's entering on a faith journey that is completely supported upon donation and prayer partners. We were discussing ministry and he was sharing with me two things:
1) If you can't bring it back to God, it doesn't matter.
2) Don't hate your hoe. (Your current work). God has a bigger plan beyond what you see.
Very refreshing. Especially the second item. Sometimes people think he said "Don't hate your ho'". That must've raised a few eyebrows.
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