I have a little confession to make. I like to be the one that thinks of the ideas, finds the way forward, makes the running does the work and takes the prize.<\/p>\n
Shocking? Surely not? I hope that I\u2019m not the only bloke that still has a competitive instinct after my 52 years on earth (and 35 years following the maker of the earth).<\/p>\n
But I\u2019ve noticed something else about this competitive nature of mine that can really get in the way if I am not careful.\u00a0At 52 I have started to think about whether I have made my mark for God in this world. Is there a more significant role I can take on in the church? how can I use that wisdom and experience that God has given me in my life, while I am still able?<\/p>\n
But this can lead to me trying to do everything and leaving no space for others to shine. Not because I am trying to prove myself to others, but perhaps sometimes trying to prove myself to me. The focus for that competitive instinct has become internal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can still do the things I used to do,
\nI can still be everything to everyone\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nScripture tell us that we are each set a bundle of tasks that are ours to do (see Ephesians 2:10<\/em>). My role is not to seek to do just something, but to allow God to guide me into the things he would have me do.\u00a0So it becomes easy when I recognise that where I am right now, at this moment is because God has put me here to find one of those tasks He is asking me to do. In fact I am discovering that I don\u2019t even need to look for them, I just need to be alert and they become obvious.<\/p>\n
My lesson \u2013 Do what is obviously right and good. No more is needed, if you are following God He shows you what to do.<\/p>\n
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