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Please bear with me. This post will be uncharacteristically long for me.
Most of you are familiar with the talent parables Jesus used in Matthew 25 and Luke 19.
If we were born with remarkable athletic ability and a desire to use it, I believe our Lord would encourage us to use the gift to its greatest potential; a natural inclination or interest with a mind (or passion) for music, teaching, pastoring, missions, business, engineering or raising a godly family. And as we persue our interests we at the same time use our gifts (passions) for sharing Jesus' love and message. Doesn't require us to be saints. (none of us are). Perhaps we could be more diligent in using what we DO have and CAN do. I have been failing miserably at this til just recently. I'm a little out of my comfort zone doing this but I found I COULD do it and it's working with God's people an helping those who can't do much for themselves. It wasn't that bad.I don't like being around people (to protect myself emotionally & mentally from them. I've pretty much isolated myself for nine years). I'm being "kicked out of the nest" as it were. For a couple of months now I feel God thinks it's time for experiencial growth. Now there's a second ministry opportunity that came up where I can be uniquely used. But the Lord has been very gentle and graceful; He knows it's going to take some time to heal but He wants me to do it even if there's setbacks.
The notion that many of us often have is will never be "good enough" to be accepted and loved by the One who created us for the sole purpose of fellowship with Him. God knows aberrations and imperfections in our analysis and perception of the world around us coupled with the reality that we have been painfully and callously shaped & molded by evil people, circumstances an sometimes our own poor (or just plain stupid) decisions. He knows we are not capable or at least have great difficulty doing things society and culture see as successful (money, power, influence).
Unlike most *normal*
people,we frequently care that we often grieve and disappoint the One who loves us more than anyone when we really want to reach Him and be obedient and pleasing to our Lord because we know HE is our shelter, our provider and our hope. We are mostly not encumbered with pride that trys to convince us that HE is a fairy tale, a figment and a crutch for weak and gullible fools. I believe we think about God and our imperfect condition and wanting SO much to do His will FAR more than some church going Christians who "put in their time" for an hour on Sunday to then go on to live any way they want to because they think they're OK.
Brothers and sisters, WE DON'T BELONG TO THIS WORLD! WE BELONG TO HIM!
I was looking closely at my flower and veggie garden the other day. The miracle of a seed pushing up from the dirt. I examined my first rose bloom of the season. The design, the fragrance are unmatched! Step outside one clear warm evening and gaze at the moon and stars. Google *Hubble Telescope* and take a look at the indescribable beauty He created by His hand, far beyond our capability to view from Earth. And this gigantic beautiful work of art just goes on and on.
All creation, animal, vegetable and mineral knows its place in the scheme of things EXCEPT humans. We are terribly destructive and selfish creatures. To me, this is the essence, the core reason Jesus set aside His Royalty and who He really is to come to Earth and show humanity THE WAY (this is what the fledging church called itself in the beginning). He Loves us SO much
!
The various forms of mental illness we have are taxing. They drain our enthusiasm and joy for life. We are angry and frustrated at times; we can certainly relate with one another on this point and many others.
I'm not on a "high" right now. In fact I am drained and very tired. My wife broke her heel and can barely do anything for herself because she's on crutches. I'm taking care of her needs as well as both her chores and mine. Spring is here & there is a SO much to do on this property. What a lesson in patience and cheerfulness! I had all this stuff on my mind when I awoke this morning and for some reason I wanted to share my ramblings. This has been theraputic for me nonetheless. If you read this far I thank you!
Most of you are familiar with the talent parables Jesus used in Matthew 25 and Luke 19.
If we were born with remarkable athletic ability and a desire to use it, I believe our Lord would encourage us to use the gift to its greatest potential; a natural inclination or interest with a mind (or passion) for music, teaching, pastoring, missions, business, engineering or raising a godly family. And as we persue our interests we at the same time use our gifts (passions) for sharing Jesus' love and message. Doesn't require us to be saints. (none of us are). Perhaps we could be more diligent in using what we DO have and CAN do. I have been failing miserably at this til just recently. I'm a little out of my comfort zone doing this but I found I COULD do it and it's working with God's people an helping those who can't do much for themselves. It wasn't that bad.I don't like being around people (to protect myself emotionally & mentally from them. I've pretty much isolated myself for nine years). I'm being "kicked out of the nest" as it were. For a couple of months now I feel God thinks it's time for experiencial growth. Now there's a second ministry opportunity that came up where I can be uniquely used. But the Lord has been very gentle and graceful; He knows it's going to take some time to heal but He wants me to do it even if there's setbacks.
The notion that many of us often have is will never be "good enough" to be accepted and loved by the One who created us for the sole purpose of fellowship with Him. God knows aberrations and imperfections in our analysis and perception of the world around us coupled with the reality that we have been painfully and callously shaped & molded by evil people, circumstances an sometimes our own poor (or just plain stupid) decisions. He knows we are not capable or at least have great difficulty doing things society and culture see as successful (money, power, influence).
Unlike most *normal*
people,we frequently care that we often grieve and disappoint the One who loves us more than anyone when we really want to reach Him and be obedient and pleasing to our Lord because we know HE is our shelter, our provider and our hope. We are mostly not encumbered with pride that trys to convince us that HE is a fairy tale, a figment and a crutch for weak and gullible fools. I believe we think about God and our imperfect condition and wanting SO much to do His will FAR more than some church going Christians who "put in their time" for an hour on Sunday to then go on to live any way they want to because they think they're OK.Brothers and sisters, WE DON'T BELONG TO THIS WORLD! WE BELONG TO HIM!
I was looking closely at my flower and veggie garden the other day. The miracle of a seed pushing up from the dirt. I examined my first rose bloom of the season. The design, the fragrance are unmatched! Step outside one clear warm evening and gaze at the moon and stars. Google *Hubble Telescope* and take a look at the indescribable beauty He created by His hand, far beyond our capability to view from Earth. And this gigantic beautiful work of art just goes on and on.
All creation, animal, vegetable and mineral knows its place in the scheme of things EXCEPT humans. We are terribly destructive and selfish creatures. To me, this is the essence, the core reason Jesus set aside His Royalty and who He really is to come to Earth and show humanity THE WAY (this is what the fledging church called itself in the beginning). He Loves us SO much
! The various forms of mental illness we have are taxing. They drain our enthusiasm and joy for life. We are angry and frustrated at times; we can certainly relate with one another on this point and many others.
I'm not on a "high" right now. In fact I am drained and very tired. My wife broke her heel and can barely do anything for herself because she's on crutches. I'm taking care of her needs as well as both her chores and mine. Spring is here & there is a SO much to do on this property. What a lesson in patience and cheerfulness! I had all this stuff on my mind when I awoke this morning and for some reason I wanted to share my ramblings. This has been theraputic for me nonetheless. If you read this far I thank you!
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