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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Pressures of the Caring
The next morning, Jesus woke up very early. Jesus left the
house while it was still dark. He went to a place to be alone
and pray. Later, Simon and his friends went to look for
Jesus. They found Jesus and said, "All the people are looking
for you!"
-- Mark 1:35-37 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The more ministry involves working with people, the more we need quiet
time with God. In the previous verses in Mark 1, Jesus has been highly
involved in people-intensive ministry as he teaches, preaches, heals,
and casts out demons. This is exhausting work. Yet there is always more
work with people than any one of us can complete. There will always be
another need, broken heart, hurting soul, and desperate problem. For us
to continue to minister, we desperately need to get alone and be with
God to renew our relationship, to restore our soul, and to rekindle our
passion in the presence of God.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, I don't have the pressure or crush of people that your Son
faced in his ministry. However, I know I need to follow his example and
get away to center myself in your will and be rekindled by time in your
presence. Help me become more disciplined as I commit my life to
serving others as my Lord did. In Jesus' name and for his cause I pray.
Amen.
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