Unpacking

There are so many things to unpack in order to get our load light and become more free to run with the wind of the Spirit. I remember loving riding my bike with the wind as fast as I could go. It was awesome with the wind in my hair. Then when I got a mini-bike, I enjoyed that even more as now I had power to spare. Later on I got more power underneath me and went even faster. 

I think with technology we have been able to overcome and transcend normal human limitations. Because of this we end up accumulating and taking on more than we could normally carry all by ourselves. The other day I was cleaning out our car and was amazed at all the stuff that we had been carrying around in the back. The problem was that the car was at the shop and I was having to carry the stuff to the other vehicle. Now I was facing a task that caused me to actually break a sweat. 

The stuff of life can get overwhelming. For me, I must unload things that God never expected me to carry through this journey. Worry, burdens, heaviness can really drag us down. 

Allison gave me a book by Max Lucado to read this week. Its called Traveling Light and in this book Max has an excellent way of leading me in a fresh experience with the Lord, My Shepherd. Letting go of the things that I need to lay down is a process of self discovery. So here it goes...

Lord, I want to unload this burden of caring for these ministries. The Church belongs to you Lord. Build your church. I don't want to be one who labors in vain. Cleanse me of my vanity and pride that somehow takes glory in my accomplishments for you. I simply want to be your son. I want to enjoy your presence rather than the business of ministry. Reveal yourself and your words of truth to my heart. Let every lie be exposed that causes be carry things I am not designed to carry. I love you Lord, Jesus. Thanks for loving me.