Face Time
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Thank You, Father for the Face Time today. Thank You for brothers and sisters who are like-minded that they are serious and dedicated to Your work. Thank You for leading me into their lives, and they in mine. I see a structure forming that will prove to be a strong tower. A sanctuary of refuge and peace. A calm from the battle, a shelter from the storm. Father, it is good that these things be placed in the strategic locations. I will not enter that calm, that refuge, that haven of comfort until the battle is well under way. I will not dessert my post, my assigned possition, to get ahead of the chow line. I won't risk the lives of my platoon or reveal our postiion to the enemy by falling out of formation, or othewise be careless in my walk, march or cadence.
I welcome the exercises that will result in self discipline. I acknowledge and accept Your plan, and I understand that often times I won't know what's going on, who's in control, or what the outcome will be. I mean, how often do we really know what's going on when we are right in the thick of it? Hindsight is almost ALWAYS clearer. God, I'm asking that you give me hindsight, except I'm asking for that insight to occur presently, and continue in the present instead of or in addition to reflective hindsight. Please give me foresight, that I might more effectively prepare for the task at hand. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.
All along, You have been fixing my errs. All along You have been adjusting my sloppy production, so that I can see the ideal outcome, and experience the right way. You desire that I care more about those details, because those details are what effect the hungry and lost. I'm not just a rough carpenter, Jesus. I am a finisher also. I can do the finish work just as well as the framing. I know it's not my assignment to do all the work. I will focus on the assigned task, Lord. Some will plant, some will water, and YOU will give the increase.
Today, I want to withdrawal from the resource vault. Today, I want everything I put my hand of effort on, to prosper. I won't beg You for my base needs, oh Lord. I will simply trust that You will provide. I am vocally acknowledging Your plan, and Your will for me today, and how it will effect the rest of my life. I don't want to be mindful of the cloths I wear or the food I eat, nor do I want to put any thought or effort into acquiring these provisions. If You will take care of those things for me, Jesus, I will be more effective in my focus on the needs of others. If its assistance in a goal, I will assist. If its a lost soul, seeking salvation, I will openly pray with that person. I will sow in tears. That's the only harvest I can absolutely count on, because I know I will reap in joy.
I'm here to become involved in the soul harvest, Lord. I have not sown much, by the average standard. I have not labored to enter this rest. I do not deserve this role. I accept with honor and gratitude. I accept the responsibility with my highest regard. I will equal the task, oh Lord... my strength and my redeemer. Today, I reap a harvest I have not sown. Today, all of my needs are taken care of automatically and all I need to focus on is the needs of others. Today is a good day.
I pray in Jesus' name, amen
G. Neil Armstrong
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