Thinking Right

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On medical leave due to throat infection yesterday, so had a day of enforced rest. Felt real good...definitely needed that rest. And I was just telling my wife a few days ago when I was really tired that getting myself hospitalised (for whatever reason) might be a good idea, because it seemed like it was the only way that I could get some real rest without thinking about what needs from family,work, ministry had to be met, what responsibilities I need to fulfill. Was promptly reprimanded by her of course for having such "negative" thoughts....;-)

And after the sermon on Sunday, I had time yesterday to reflect on my own thought life and I realised that there are many things that I need to set right:

I have hope, I have a destiny and I am an overcomer in Christ Jesus.

There is hope in spite of the relentless busy-ness in my life. It is for a glorious future, in seeing the next generation (both physical and spiritual) serve the Lord faithfully. My destiny is that of a Son of God...not a slave. I serve because God loves me as a son, not to win God's approval or acceptance. In that light. I can and I should take time to rest whenever I am tired; and do things I like regularly without feeling guilty.

And with the helmet of salvation, I can reject the thoughts from the evil one that it is not worth it for me to sacrifice the my time and material comfort that are temporal for things of the spirit that are eternal. I need to remember that none of my work for Him will ever be in vain.

I need to remind myself that it is a privilage and honor to support my wife in full-time ministry, not a unwanted burden that comes at a high a price.

I need to remember that I must never succumb to the temptation to quit. I will overcome them. I will finish the race, and finish strong.

I will overcome busy schedules victoriously, and with joy and hope.

And finally - I do not need to fall ill or check into a hospital in order to get some rest. :)
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