Lutheran Campus Ministry.BHSU
Going out and sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ in everything we do...
The Director's Musings
Front and Center...
|
|
I was reminded today as I came to The Living Room of a quote by James Hudson Taylor, "Do not have your concert first and tune your instruments afterward. Begin your day with God. "
I have been a stickler for many years now, and ask the question how often do we meet as the body of Christ in council meetings, Bible Studies or Board Meetings and begin our meetings in a time of praise and prayer? It seems to me so many times we begin our meetings; compiling reports, research, committee suggestions, making decisions on the business coming up or that has been tabled. Then at the close of our meetings we maybe then close in prayer, if we even remember to, and then are clever enough to ask God to bless our decisions. Who's made the decisions? Was God taken into consideration? More than likely, not.
I believe that's true of our day as well as we venture into it. I'm guilty as charged as well. I'm terrible at this on a daily basis but I am grateful for my focus on students and youth with my new position here that perhaps after a dry spell I will get back into the 'groove' personally. But I really do try to practice what I preach in meetings where decisions are made. I just need to get my act together when it comes to my day as well. Because I do want Him front and Center of everything we do, but especially in Lutheran Campus Ministry!
It's the only way to do business...
Into Our Hearts Lord Jesus
Categories: None
Post a Comment
2 Comments
my time, and read my daily devotion book, things went more smoothly. When I got to the place where I felt I couldn't do all the things I said I would do, I'd say, "Lord, I got myself into this mess, but please give me strength to do all I need to do now." I found I would receive the energy I needed.
I still think though that our human nature wants our way though and how often to we ask God in there at the beginning?
