Your Agenda

"We ought to obey God rather than man" (Acts 5:29b).

From my many travels, I came to realize Americans are much more time-conscious than most of the rest of the world. We stay so busy we often have to make schedules so we can keep up with it all. And most of us are much more likely to frequent fast food restaurants than to sit down for a leisurely meal.

"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established" (Proverbs 16:3).

Christians sometimes approach their faith the same way. They schedule in the time they plan to give to God. He usually gets Sunday mornings and perhaps some other slots for special programs or events. But when He's not on the agenda, He gets very little thought. This is not how God created us to live. We should feel God's presence wherever we are and whatever we're doing. 

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Years ago, I had the privilege of spending a summer in India on a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship. Although India is a predominately Hindu nation, it spoke to my Christian faith. One thing I learned is that our faith should be a part of everything we do. It's not to be put into slots and pulled out when we think it's needed. It should make up the core of who we are and permeate everything. Whatever we do should be done with God, to God, and for God.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2).

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