Dear Lord; Good morning Father!
During my morning web “stumbling” Lord, I came across a statement made on a blog site regarding missionary work that got the gears in my head spinning. The phrase used was : “God is not practical.”. In the context of the article it was contained in the statement wasn’t used in a derogatory fashion, it was simply used to illustrate that You call us to do things that may not be expedient, or what we would deem logical and productive. Either way, it got me to thinking…
Am I allowing You to take me outside my “comfort zone” when You ask, or am I sometimes only serving You when it’s practical to do so?
Ouch… That’s a convicting question. Yes, I’ve absolutely stretched my boundaries and grown in Faith but have I always done all I can? If I’m brutally honest with myself the answer is a resounding no. Have I taken every opportunity to share Your Message with others? No. Have I consistently followed the whispers You place in my heart, and dropped everything to accomplish Your Will? No. Have I faithfully followed Jesus’ example in every aspect of my daily life? No.
Am I learning, growing and striving for transformation so that I may someday change those answers? Yes. 🙂
I am a work in progress Father; A repentant child who looks to You for guidance, inspiration, understanding and mercy. Please hear my prayer.
Heavenly Father, I pray that in Your Word and with Your Guidance I continue to grow in Your Kingdom. Please lead me to bring Your Message to others, and to stray joyously out of the practical in Your Service. Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Are any of us doing all that we could to glorify His name… No, sadly we’re not. I echo your prayer… “I am a work in progress Father; A repentant child who looks to You for guidance, inspiration, understanding and mercy. Please hear my prayer.”
Thank you Heidi! We’re all works of progress, and with His assistance we continue to get better!
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I don’t want to be a practical Christian, but a radical one!
Right there with you Allison!
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I like what Allison said, I want to be radical too. I want to step out of my comfort zone, into the realm of the unknown and be used by Him. Amen!
As do I Lisa… That continues to be my prayer!
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Great post! I do not want to be practical. Like the others said, I want to be radical. Way to get us thinking! 🙂
I think we’ve got quite a band of “radicals” here Jenifer! I love the company! 🙂
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God will never be Practical and I for one am so glad He takes the foolishness of man to shame the wise…You can’t put God in a box glory to His name
Absolutely Desiray! We need to step outside our comfort zones whenever He calls us to!
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“Am I allowing You to take me outside my “comfort zone” when You ask, or am I sometimes only serving You when it’s practical to do so?” Ouch is right! Yep, I think many of us get caught in the trap of serving God when it is convienient or when it’s “easy”. But, in order for us to grow up in Christ, God wants to stretch us. Stretching is what will grow our faith and dependence on Him!
Absolutely Eileen! For our relationship with God to grow, we need to be willing to risk and stretch as He asks us to.
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Excellent thoughts; we are not called to a “practical” Christianity. Thank God for his abiding Spirit that enables to do far more than our minds and hearts can imagine, or even ask for. He’s certainly been my strength in recent days. Had I known a year ago what I would be facing, I would have told you that I wouldn’t be able to do it.
peace~elaine
Thank you Elaine, I agree. Our limits are only based on how much we let God into our lives, as you well know.
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