To PAUSE and FEED
Dec 6th, 2007 by Jim Reyes
Christmas is so near, and for those of us on radio we all know what that means (!) panic. We need to finish things with strict deadlines. The production rooms are filled with stuff we need to finish the audio that needs to go out today (if not yesterday), the workpile maybe neck tall and the lines of producers by the door yelling “are you done”, “are you done” …. “now are you done”. Ackkk!
PAUSE & FEED… then FOCUS
We can’t give what we don’t have, i keep reminding myself that. I go on mic everyday, I share myself, and wonderful things about God everyday. But today’s a little special, God took me back and said let me share myself to you. FILL your spirit with ME today. :) The Word For Today is a great resource when my tank is empty. I specially liked what i read today… here it is:
A lot of people race from one goal to another yet never feel fulfilled! Sometimes we envy them, yet these achievers can’t see their own worth. They attain, but never enjoy it. Imagine dying of the very success others envy! If you’re in that situation, there’s only one place to turn - to God! Only He can put back what all your striving has taken out. There will never be anything that can replace the importance of God in your life. He designed you that way. If you think you can build self-esteem merely by accomplishing, think again! No lasting joy comes from a mountain already climbed. The praises of men are wonderful but what if they fall into a leaky heart? No matter what you put in, it all leaks out. If that’s where you are today let God fix the leak. Your job can’t, sex and money can’t, accomplishments can’t - but God can!
“The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and worship Him…They lay their crowns before the throne and say: ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God’” (Rev 4:10-11 NIV). Notice, they not only worshipped God, they cast their crowns (their accomplishments) at His feet. They were wise enough not to seek lasting fulfilment in their own success. They discovered that when you come into God’s presence you can let it all go, and still not lose it. Sometimes we just need to lay it all down, look up and say, “Lord, I need to spend time with You!”
The truth is, your accomplishments may bring you some joy, but only in God’s presence will you find “fullness of joy” (Ps 16:11 NAS).
