Are you going full out in your ministry assignment?
Are you feeling God's pleasure as you serve in response to His unconditional acceptance of you?
Are you having the time of your life?
Are you making your sax sing?
How does this happen? It happens out of an unshakable hope in the God who calls you.
"...those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40.31)
image: Michael Austin and Rob White playing with the band Soundoctrine at a local Jazz Fest
What scriptures do you know that address the topic of going full out for God?
Scott: i am not sure if it fits but I think it might. How about Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus." I would also consider 2 Tim.4:7: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."
Posted by: Bill (cycleguy) | September 09, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Might I add in 1 Corinthians 10:31 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Posted by: Jim F. | September 09, 2010 at 08:14 AM
"These were his instructions: 'Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts.'" Mark 6:8 ... All out for Him means leaving all else behind.
Posted by: Jamie | September 09, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Bill, Jim, Jamie - Right on! These scriptures are excellent! Thanks for sharing them.
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | September 09, 2010 at 08:42 AM
1 John 2:6 "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did."
Posted by: Dusty Rayburn | September 09, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Dusty - perhaps a cultural translation: "Whoever claims to live in him just play the sax as Jesus did."
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | September 09, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
One of my favorites.
Posted by: MichaelDPerkins | September 09, 2010 at 05:12 PM
Psalm 103 - excerpt: " 17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the LORD's love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children's children- "
Posted by: herbhalstead | September 10, 2010 at 01:26 PM
yes, yes, yes. i absolutely LOVE that one too!
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | September 10, 2010 at 03:58 PM
great addition, Herb. Teach your children to "play their sax"!
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | September 10, 2010 at 03:58 PM