Oct 17 2010
Going the Distance
To get to where I want in life, there are a few more steps I have to do.
I have to identify the issues and barriers preventing me from reaching my potential or goal. I have to know what’s stopping me. I have to ask why am I not there yet. Who or what is holding me back. I know family obligations are my anchor in proceeding with my ministry. Dividing up the time between work and home is a challenge.
Then I’ll need to make a step by step plan on how to get where I want. How do I intend to get there? It’s no point for me to do everything all at once. I must do something first things first. It’s a quite difficult thing to write down by step by step plan, as I’m unsure what to do in my case of the family holding me back. First thing I have to do is definitely pray about it.
Going through my plan will require patience and persistence. So with the family obligations, I believe I need to wait for my wife to grow in spiritual maturity. There are just so many trust and faith issues that I have to deal with. It’s best that I let God work His grace on both of us. Never give up on expecting God’s provisions on us.
I’m also not alone in this struggle. I will need to get my friends involved. Since I’m in a new city, it’s difficult to find a “best friend” I can confide with. But I am in a small group bible study that can provide support. Even though they’re limited in what they can do, they can provide prayer and share their experience.
Finally, I need to pay the price. This is the ultimate scary moment for me. I need to know at what cost is God’s ministry? What am I willing to give to others? Will it be worth it? It’s God’s commandment to help others so it will be worth it. My most valuable resource is my time, so that will be my sacrifice in order to reach my goal.
Lord, thank you for making it clear that I have to help others and set it as my goal in life. You expect me to do this, so I’m confident you will show me the way. Open the path, God. Remove the barriers. I have my step by step list, but let your will be done first. Let my faith grow as I wait for the answers. Thank you for the small group support. I’m willing to pay the price. Please use me and give me the courage to say Yes to you, Lord. In your name I pray. Amen.
