This is something I have been thinking about lately. Life gets so busy. There are so many things to get done, and accomplish, and complete. So many people to talk to, and to disciple, and to spend time with, and, and, and....you get the point. The list can go on and on. Life becomes almost a job sometimes. Ministry is something that takes so much time, attention and dedication. Sometimes I fear, we let it become an obligation. God loves a cheerful giver.He wants us to dedicate ourselves...not obligate ourselves. People know when you feel obligated and they are just a number on your long list. Sometimes they need to be #1. Dedicate your attention to them. Set aside a special time, and put all else aside. There are always going to be things to do, laundry to wash, groceries to shop for. They arent going anywhere, but my kids are going to grow up, my friends may move away, sickness may come. Make the time for the people who matter most to you. I know I fail at this many times...always in a hurry, always too busy...but why? really? Just. Slow. Down. TAKE the time. MAKE the time. DEDICATE the time.
I am dedicated to them. Right after Jesus, they are #1
ded·i·cate/ˈdediˌkāt/
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- Devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose: "Joan has dedicated her life to animals".
- Devote (something) to a particular subject or purpose.
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