Shortcomings

A friend was recently telling me about a job interview and how you always get asked to share your greatest weakness.  As a manager I've heard people answer that question by saying, "I work too hard."or "I care too much."  Those aren't weaknesses.  Those aren't even answers.

When I am asked that question I know immediately how to answer.  I fail to communicate often enough about events.  A wise man once told me, "When you get tired of hearing information, the people around you are just starting to hear what you are saying."  As a pastor I'm surrounded by activity and most of it is really good stuff.  The kind of stuff I want everyone to know about.

When I look at how Jesus lived and led I notice he consistently stayed on topic and communicated clearly.  Even when those around him tried to change the conversation Jesus brought them back to the good news of the kingdom of God.  I've got a lot to learn.  Thankfully God works best where we are weak.

What it Takes to Get There

Before you set out on any journey of significance you need to do some planning.  (Even short trips require some advance work.  Do I have my keys and wallet?)  And yet we seem to think that living a life of faith is as easy as waking up.  Why do we not plan to be open to God's leading on a daily basis? What does it take to become a people focused on Jesus.  It takes work.

Unfortunately, you will not simply wake up one day at your ideal weight or able to play the piano, or speak a different language.  You need to put the time in to prepare for all of those things.  There is a brief, but well done piece on what it takes to move forward once we're serious.  Click on the link below and let me know what you think.

What it takes!