Chief Newsletter

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July 2024

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​Greetings,
In the last month or so I have come to realize the importance of saying “No”. It may sound odd, as we are called to
be servants to the Lord and His people. But many times, we are asked to do or participate in certain ministries or acts of servantship, and when we agree we find our time constraints are increased to the point that something must be realigned to accommodate. One thing that is frequently compromised/realigned is our “personal/intimate time we spend with the Lord”. As we continue in that added commitment, we find ourselves pouring out more than we fill up. We then become, upset, angry, and burdened by the very act or people we are called to love. Then the guilt comes because we are not serving well from sacrificing our beloved time we previously reserved for Him.

It is important to maintain your time with the Lord, and your commitments in ministry, so how do we do that?

First, let’s recognize that the busier we are “doing” the less time we can spend with Him. Secondly, God does not bring us guilt and condemnation but conviction. The enemy however does bring guilt and condemnation and if he can keep you so busy that your personal time (walk) is affected then guess what…That is exactly what he will do! The enemy is out to kill, steal, and destroy, first your walk then you!! Acknowledge who you are fighting and be aware of his schemes. The Word says:

“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)

The most important word to remember for your spiritual journey may be a surprising one: that word is, NO. Your faith journey is a long one. Too many people start off well in their spiritual journey but putter out before the end.  God wants you to go the distance. You’ve got a marathon ahead of you, and you can’t run that marathon with a barbell in your hands. People often quit their faith journey early because everything they’re carrying wears them out.

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