November 29, 2007 by His Kingdom Herald.

When you find yourself faced with major (or even minor) adjustments to an already jam-packed schedule you will inevitably be forced to re-examine your PRIORITIES.

I’ve heard it said that the best way to find out what your REAL priorities are is to examine both your checkbook and your calendar. That is where you will find the evidence that reveals what your priorities really are.

It also brings you face to face with the difference between NEEDS and WANTS.

I WANT to be pain and drug free.

But the reality of my life right now is that I NEED to depend on pain relievers and muscle relaxants so that I can do my job and take care of my family.

I WANT to rest and relax when I get home at night.

But I NEED to set aside time to do all of the exercises my physical therapist has assigned to me if I want to regain my strength and flexibility.

But I’m a three part being. I have a mind and an eternal spirit that lives inside of this earth suit called a body.

I WANT to be able to correctly handle the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

But I NEED to devote substantial amounts of time to study if I want to make that a reality in my life.

And that brings us back to where we started - PRIORITIES.

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see your priorities as they really are, and ask Him if there are any adjustments you need to make.

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31 & 32 (NIV)

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November 24, 2007 by His Kingdom Herald.

I’ve always prided myself on being “low maintenance”. But lately I’ve been forced to invest a considerable amount of time trying to regain my flexibility and muscle tone.

You see, I was in a car accident this past July.

Doctors and physical therapists are trying to help me regain my speed and stamina; but the pain and the resulting inactivity have had a major impact on my body.

I’ve taken a great deal of comfort in a passage of scripture found in 2 Corinthians Chapter4 verses 16 and 17 (all scriptures are taken from the NIV).

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

And Romans 8:28 promises me this:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I serve the King of The Universe.

He comes to visit my bedside, and strengthens me with words of comfort like these.

In the midst of the aches and pains, He has been teaching me that He loves me unconditionally - even when I’m no longer able to”produce” like I used to.

That realization touches me deeply. . .

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