Stretch of Faith...
I have heard people talk about this idea of a "step of faith" over and over in my life. I thought I knew exactly what they were talking about, but I am coming to realize that it isn't really a step it is a stretch. When you think about it once you make the decision that is the step, but it is the act of doing it that will actually stretch you.
That is the business that God is in... HE is always looking to stretch us. I remember in gym class in school we would stretch before we would do anything, do you know what I am talking about? Well this isn't what God has in mind.... You know how sometimes you have been sitting in the same place for a long time and you get up to stretch your legs and it hurts to walk... That is kinda what God does. HE sees us just sitting around or HE sees us so comfortable in our little world and HE calls us to stretch our legs.
HE calls us to get out of our chair and do something or do something else.
That is where I find myself these days. I find myself stretching my legs a lot.... I feel like this last year God has been stretching my legs and I want to sit for a second, but I know that any fatigue I may feel now will pass and I will find a rush of energy when I am in action for God.
I have found that when I am stretching it hurts until I begin the action that God has called me to do. When I am in action I am so focused on the task at hand I forget about my bumps and bruises.
I have recently been asked to be apart of a Church plant by someone I have a high respect for. He is one of those people that you meet and think things like "I would love to become close friends with this person just so he can rub off on me". I have you ever met someone like that? This person is so passionate about what he is doing that it spills over onto anyone he comes in contact with. I am excited about this serving opportunity that is before me and I am finding myself seeking God like never before. I am finding myself throughout the day praying for God's council. I want to help with expanding HIS kingdom in whatever way HE sees fit.
God I thank you that you are stretching me and I pray that you bless this plant and help us your Church to seek those whom do not know you. Help us to reach the broken hearted.... The people the Bible calls lost, but are just people that do not know how much they are loved. I pray that you break our hearts for people and help us serve.... Simply serve and love people... In Jesus name, Amen.
That is the business that God is in... HE is always looking to stretch us. I remember in gym class in school we would stretch before we would do anything, do you know what I am talking about? Well this isn't what God has in mind.... You know how sometimes you have been sitting in the same place for a long time and you get up to stretch your legs and it hurts to walk... That is kinda what God does. HE sees us just sitting around or HE sees us so comfortable in our little world and HE calls us to stretch our legs.
HE calls us to get out of our chair and do something or do something else.
That is where I find myself these days. I find myself stretching my legs a lot.... I feel like this last year God has been stretching my legs and I want to sit for a second, but I know that any fatigue I may feel now will pass and I will find a rush of energy when I am in action for God.
I have found that when I am stretching it hurts until I begin the action that God has called me to do. When I am in action I am so focused on the task at hand I forget about my bumps and bruises.
I have recently been asked to be apart of a Church plant by someone I have a high respect for. He is one of those people that you meet and think things like "I would love to become close friends with this person just so he can rub off on me". I have you ever met someone like that? This person is so passionate about what he is doing that it spills over onto anyone he comes in contact with. I am excited about this serving opportunity that is before me and I am finding myself seeking God like never before. I am finding myself throughout the day praying for God's council. I want to help with expanding HIS kingdom in whatever way HE sees fit.
God I thank you that you are stretching me and I pray that you bless this plant and help us your Church to seek those whom do not know you. Help us to reach the broken hearted.... The people the Bible calls lost, but are just people that do not know how much they are loved. I pray that you break our hearts for people and help us serve.... Simply serve and love people... In Jesus name, Amen.
posted by Andy Rainey at Friday, April 28, 2006
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