Monday, April 16, 2007
My Priorities
I’ve been thinking a lot about my future. I graduate in a couple of months, and as of right now, I have no idea where we are going after I graduate. I have no definite job offers right now. I have a few prospects. Sometimes I have doubts about my own abilities. I've had a lot of questions about what decisions I need to be making right now, what kind of church I could serve, etc… Needless to say, I’ve worried a lot while thinking about all of this.
A couple of weeks ago, in the midst of these worrying thoughts, I sensed Jesus asking me the question, “Do you really love me?” I’ve thought a lot about myself lately: my future, my job prospects, my abilities, and what’s best for me. I haven’t thought much about Jesus or his Kingdom. Am I so arrogant to think that he actually needs me to do some sort of important work? Do I think my calling into ministry is some sort if important cosmic event? Jesus is calling me to refocus my attention and affection on him, not myself.
I feel like a simpleton because I need to be constantly reminded that the Way of Christ is not about me, it’s about Jesus. I am not called to a job; I am called to follow my Lord. It’s so fundamental, but I need to keep learning this truth and living within its reality.
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You do know that potential employers may "google you" right? Just thought I'd mention that given your comments here in case you haven't thought about that. But perhaps you have and don't care.
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