Being a faithful servant

Beginning of the year, together with the youths, the leaders also took up the challenge of completing the bible in 2008. At the start, it was easy. I was reading it consistently. However, at this point in time, i am finding it a challenge to read it consistently. I realised one thing...its is really about being faithful to the small things that would keep me going and forward in this challenge.

As i began reading the bibe today, this verse from Luke 11:39 jumped at me. It says, " You Phariseee are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are still filthy - full of greed and wickedness! Pharisee then, were religious leaders and teachers of the word and laws of God. This verse jumped at me as though it is a reminder from God to me that what is inside me is very important - the condition of my heart. As i begin to examine my heart condition for the past couple of months, i have grew to be rather inward looking and self-centered. No doubt i still always practice giving to others, i felt that i have adopted a close door attitude to new people. I don't want to intentionly get to know new people as that would consume more of my time and thus would leave me with lesser time for me to get stuff going. I do want time for myself. But i believe today he is challenging me to not be self-centered and investing in lives of others, not just those who are under my care. Could i be his faith servant in obeying him in this? Indeed i agree with the verse that i do spend time doing the outside (carry myself well, conducting myself in the manner that is appropriate, being physically prepared for things) but sometimes neglect spending time doing the inside (evaluating thoughts, emotions, spiritual renewal, self-reflection).

It is therefore, even in the busyness of my life to find time, to pause and reflect upon the day's events and being spiritually renewed, ensuring that my heart is ready for the next day of work/ activity. I will certainly bear this in everyday of my life and to be faithful to his call and purposes he has for my life.