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F O C U S :: Tuesday E-Devotion

What an honor it is to support people who are doing the Lord's work.  I am not talking about people who just think they are working for God, but I am referring to those who from a genuine heart, an authentic calling and a real sense of purpose are leading people to see and know God.  This is no easy business.  But this is the best business.

I ran across an article that you need to read if you are in ministry or care for someone who is.  Take a look at this link: http://www.theresurgence.com/mdblog_2006-05-24_death_by_ministry

Just a simple thought moving into this week.  Make the most of what you have and don't throw away precious time trying to do too much.  Does that make sense.  Far too often I find myself strung out and missing out on some of the best things.

Focus is important.  Focus on the Father is vital.  Focus on my focus gives perspective.  Not having focus leaves me short sighted, ignorant and not effective for my Father.  The question is: do I care?

"Let heaven fill your thoughts.  Do not think only about things down here on earth."   Colossians 3:2 (NLT)

"But by shifting our focus from what we do to what God does, don't we cancel out all our careful keeping of the rules and ways God commanded? Not at all. What happens, in fact, is that by putting that entire way of life in its proper place, we confirm it."   Romans 3:31 (MSG)

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