Ever since I can remember I have always been busy doing something. Some of it was important but most of it was just filler, something to fill the quietness of my mind. I have come to understand that the majority of what consumes my time is causing me to be Buried Under Satan’s Yoke. Many live a lifestyle where there is so much to do and so little time. Every one of us has the same 24 hours in a day. Personally, I have always had too many irons in the fire and live life by taking care of whatever is screaming the loudest. My mind seems to speed out of control sometimes, most of the time over my list of things that I need to accomplish. Family, work, ministry, then I have the to-do list of household chores, car maintenance, pay the bills, then hopefully some devotional time, prayer, worship and some sleep. I seek clarity, and as I read the words of Paul, they help me to calm down and focus a little more every time I read them. It is written in *Philippians 4:8 Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].* When all is said and done, when I come to the end of my life, what is really going to matter, what are the questions that I will ask myself? It is not, should I have worked more, had a nicer house or more stuff. I pray it will be, “Did I make a difference for the Kingdom? Did other people truly know that Jesus loved them and that I loved them too? Will I hear, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant?'” I have come to appreciate the words of Charles Swindoll, “Make a plan now to keep a daily appointment with God. The enemy is going to tell you to set it aside, but you must carve it out. If you are too busy to meet with the Lord, friend, then you are simply too busy.” We must be kingdom minded or we will be no earthly good. Closing thought, there have been many things that I believe that I needed to pray about as to whether or not God wanted me to do them and either didn’t pray or didn’t follow His leading, and for that I am eternally sorrowful. Please don’t make the same mistakes I have. If God calls you to it, do it, whether it is comfortable or not. Our Heavenly Father will never lead you in the wrong direction. My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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