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Ever been right in
the middle of something? It could be a thought or a project that required
more attention and focus, demanding a posture of concentration, with the power
to consume us in the atmosphere of the details. Ever have, at that moment
of perfect clarity and diligence, the phone ring, breaking the development
process? This annoying distraction makes it difficult to return to the previous
state, often losing the thoughts previously generated.
Such emotion could be described as what happens to our spiritual life when we decide to stop moving on the path of our call. We get sidetracked by daisies or storms, tested or begin to doubt, and suddenly, we are not progressing, perhaps even standing or sitting on the road. Far enough away from the beginning, but not yet able to see the end, we feel like a ship in the middle of the ocean, relying only on a compass and the sky to guide us back. Sometimes we feel like drifting off and want to go overboard, abandoning the project all together.
Elijah, the prophet, went to Mt. Horeb to hide after being threatened by Jezebel and becoming frustrated with this calling. After God questions him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9b), Elijah is sent back out, this time with Elisha as an aid. Elijah is repeatedly given revelations and prophesies, and is constantly resent by God to complete the task. And he does, with the fire of Heaven coming down to overtake the land.
Such emotion could be described as what happens to our spiritual life when we decide to stop moving on the path of our call. We get sidetracked by daisies or storms, tested or begin to doubt, and suddenly, we are not progressing, perhaps even standing or sitting on the road. Far enough away from the beginning, but not yet able to see the end, we feel like a ship in the middle of the ocean, relying only on a compass and the sky to guide us back. Sometimes we feel like drifting off and want to go overboard, abandoning the project all together.
Elijah, the prophet, went to Mt. Horeb to hide after being threatened by Jezebel and becoming frustrated with this calling. After God questions him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9b), Elijah is sent back out, this time with Elisha as an aid. Elijah is repeatedly given revelations and prophesies, and is constantly resent by God to complete the task. And he does, with the fire of Heaven coming down to overtake the land.
During this Lenten
season, while at the very midpoint, understand that discouragement and the
desire to quit are natural emotions. However,
our calls are supernatural and do not operate on earthly laws. Remind yourself of the larger scope, the
reason you are on the path to begin with, and know that the vision you are sent
to execute will be completed.
Consider developing a Circle of Trust, 2-3 partners on your same profession, vision scope or ministry path, to keep you focused during the distractions, and help you stay in pursuit of your calling.
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