Effectiveness vs. Mediocrity
I was listening to a John MacArthur sermon today on “The Shepherd’s Responsibility” and a quote from Amy Carmichael that was striking to me.
God, harden me against myself, the coward with pathetic voice who craves for ease and rest and joy. Myself, arch traitor to myself, my hollowest friend, my deadliest foe, my clog whatever road I go.
From time to time, I complain to myself and sometimes to others about my lack of progress in the faith. Why is it that I still struggle with some sins and don’t gain victory over them? Yes, it the Spirit that works within us, but we have our part and it takes effort to be effective. If only I took the same approach to spiritual matters that I do my with my passion for software and technology?
Posted: December 10th, 2008 under Christian.
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