Back when I was in high school, I met a guy who was preparing
for the ministry. I thought it was strange that he was so adamant about only
doing one ministry-related event per week. I had never known any pastors who
could only do one thing per week, but that was how he operated.
That was also a
time in life when I thought there was some sort of invisible prize for packing
the greatest number of activities into the shortest amount of time.
While I still
think he was probably in for a surprise in how much work would be required in
the ministry, I no longer subscribe to the theory that more is more when it
comes to daily or weekly schedules. We’re simplifying on purpose and for a
reason.
But now and
then, days come along where busyness can’t be avoided. We had a day like that yesterday.
For about fourteen hours straight, we were on the road, making our way from one
commitment to the next. By the time we came home and collapsed on the couch, we
were utterly exhausted.
Even though I
was tired, I was also acutely aware of the strength of the Lord that is made
perfect when our strength is gone. I took time to thank Him for safety on the
roads, weather that cleared up, and friends who stepped in to help out, since
we had our godson with us for most of the day also.
Scripture says
that in Him, we live and move and have our being. That is true whether we’re
sitting and enjoying or rushing around. The strength to do anything we do comes
from God alone.
I’m thankful
not every day looks like yesterday. I’m grateful it was a good and fun day with
many memories packed in. And I’m grateful that God gave us strength to power
through, one moment at a time. After all, that’s all we have to do. One moment
at a time. We don’t have to take on a whole day – or week – at once. One moment
in God’s strength. That’s all we have to do.
Walk in His
strength today, friends! Whether your day is busy or easy, live, move, and have
your being in Christ’s strength!
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