With the Japanese earthquake fresh in our minds, I find myself torn in terms of my work priorities as to which project/issue to focus on today.
There is always an immediate need somewhere to address but how do I set my priorities.
Japan? Do I get involved there?
Christchurch? Is there still needs to be meet for people in Christchurch?
And what about planning for the future like funding for "Inheritance" the movie or the Vanuatu project?
I could help them all in some way but how do I set what is most effective for me and my expertise? And what does God want me to be involved in?
I have always been a big believer in three key "Godly" prompts or indicators.
Firstly, am I already heading in a direction God set for me? If I'm at peace and God is blessing me in a particular direction i would be silly to change that just due to circumstances. I would end up like the biblical boat in the storm - being tossed every way - double minded , unless i had a clear general direction from God to keep me focused.
So if you not already on some journey with God you may find yourself torn between one need and the next on a daily basis. We not meant to be like that. Find Gods bigger plan and keep that as your priority until God tells you otherwise.
Secondly, and I've already alluded to it in point one, is "peace." God is the God of peace so anything that causes anxiety is definitely not from God. If I've got peace then I will run with something. If I'm feeling anxious or even fearful I won't get involved.
Thirdly, and this can be done simultaneously to the others, is my "pushing doors" philosophy. If I'm sensing something or feeling God wants me to do something I generally go ahead and push the door. If it opens I carry on. I have learnt through mistakes that I can "force" the door open so I am extra vigilant with new ideas and opportunities to make sure that God is making the way and not my business skills and determination. Remember, what is born of the flesh only produces flesh!
So, Japan, very involved emotionally and will pray for them and keep an eye out for opportunities in the future.
But no change to my current priorities.
I'm continuing to support Christchurch and ask you all to make an extra effort to see this through. The mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker, said on TV1 this morning that please don't forget Christchurch because the financial and physical support was still so vital. Lives are still broken and need rebuilding. SoI'm still raising money for this: http://www.indiegogo.com/Christchurch-Earthquake-relief-fund
If you have not yet made a contribution to any fund for Christchurch, think about putting $50 into this one.
Secondly, I continue to work on supporting the team making the feature film "Inheritance." Why bother with this when there are people in trouble in Christchurch and Japan. Because there is a long term plan and life will get back to normal. And unfortunately when it does return to normality we will still have child abuse, we will still have dysfunctional families, we will still have family violence! "Inheritance" is a film that deals with family values, communication, relationships, suffering and restoration. It is something I want to sow in to the next generation of New Zealanders!
http://www.indiegogo.com/IM-A-WORLDCHANGER
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