Right Now - Today!

Philippians 3:14 (NIV).
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Yesterday, at church, we sang a song that I must admit, is not my favourite.  Probably because when it was first introduced, we sang/played it to death, but yesterday it became clear, again, that for me to move forward with Jesus, my passion(s), my skill(s) need to be given to Him - right now - TODAY!

It was a "gentle" reminder that if I was being honest with God and myself, I need to get on with things - no use talking about it (or Blogging for that matter) but making that commitment to give up these things that hold me back and say today (and from now on) - I am yours.

It also reminded me that my passion and my skill (both somewhat questionable at times) need to be used for the extension of His kingdom.  I don't think I've ever had too many issues with this as I have always given my best in my playing and leading and the Launceston Citadel Band's Motto - "My Best For The Highest" has always been foremost in my thinking in my preparation, playing and leading.  I think the reminder for me today, is to be humble with the skills that God has given - to keep the passion alive - and to use it to reach/speak to others in their journey - A help to worship not a hindrance.

All that I am, all I can be,
All that I have, all that is me,
Accept and use Lord,
As you would chose, Lord,
Right now - today!
Take ev'ry passion, ev'ry skill,
Take all my dreams and bend them to your will,
May all I give, Lord,
For you I'll live, Lord,
Come what may.

Often I come with my problems and cares,
Running to you when distressed.
But I must bring you the whole of my life.
Lord, I must give you my best.

Life has no purpose unless it is yours.
Life without you has no goal.
All that fulfills me is doing your will,
Knowing that your in control.

All that I am, all I can be,
All that I have, all that is me,
Accept and use Lord,
As you would chose, Lord,
Right now - today!
Take ev'ry passion, ev'ry skill,
Take all my dreams and bend them to your will,
May all I give, Lord,
For you I'll live, Lord,
Come what may.


As I typed this Blog I was reminded of the simple chorus and prayer:

Renew my will from day to day;
Blend it with thine, and take away
All that now makes it hard to say,
Thy will be done. 

Amen.