{"id":4741,"date":"2010-12-02T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2010-12-02T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:04:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:04:01","slug":"line-up-with-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/line-up-with-god.htm","title":{"rendered":"It’s About Lining Up with God"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LineIf I had to state a top priority for equipping people for ministry, it would be that of helping them line up with God.\u00a0 It is so easy to let circumstances, personality bents, and what has been modeled for us dictate what we do.<\/p>\n

We need to remember God’s words in Isaiah 55:8-9\u00a0—<\/span><\/p>\n

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”<\/em><\/p>\n

After reading verses like that, it seems a little silly not to line up with Him, doesn’t it?\u00a0 His ways are so much better than ours!<\/p>\n

Ways in Which We Should Line Up with God<\/h2>\n
1)\u00a0 Line up with God’s Design in your life.<\/span><\/div>\n

Therein you will find your best fit in ministry.\u00a0 You need to learn what your ministry profile is and believe God will use you as you serve within His design.\u00a0 Let’s not let our ignorance or insecurities dictate what we do.<\/p>\n

Article:\u00a0 Tools for Developing Personalized Ministry Profiles
\n<\/a>Resource:\u00a0 Finding Your Best Fit in Ministry<\/a><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 Line up with God’s Word in all you do.<\/span><\/div>\n

Therein you will find your standard for all you do in ministry.\u00a0 The Bible is the grid for decisions we make, the goals we set, and the process to accomplish those goals.\u00a0 Let’s not let our personalities or schedules dictate what we do.<\/p>\n

Article:\u00a0 If the Bible is God’s Word, Then What?
\n<\/a>Resource for Teachers:\u00a0 Line Up Your Bible Lesson Preparation with the Word of God<\/a><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Line up with God’s Heart as you relate with others.<\/span><\/div>\n

Therein you will find your purpose and motivation for serving.\u00a0\u00a0God’s heart is moved by love and compassion.\u00a0 Let’s not let our own convenience and comfort levels dictate what we do.<\/p>\n

Resource:\u00a0 Living Life with Purpose Adult Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 Line up with God’s Character when faced with integrity issues.<\/span><\/div>\n

Therein you will find your example and help in the ethical dilemmas of ministry.\u00a0 What we do should never contradict who He is.\u00a0 Let’s not let our own will and limited resources dictate what we do.<\/p>\n

Article:\u00a0 Studying the Character of God Helps Us in Ministry<\/a>
\nResource: Our Great God from A to Z Discipleship Tool<\/a>
\nResource:\u00a0 The Ministry Workers Devotional: A Mighty Fortress is Our God<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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