It: Where Did It Go

I recently completed reading a book by Craig Groeschel entitled “IT” that was recommended to me by a friend. I must admit as I read his book I found myself intrigued. I found that I along with many others lose the IT in our lives. Though Craig never actually defines IT, we all, who have spent time in ministry, know when we have IT. For me I recognized, after reading this book, I was well on my way to losing IT in every area of ministry, knowing for sure I had already lost IT in many. It seems to me that the biggest cause of losing IT in my life has been being consumed with the business of ministry rather than walking in the call to ministry. As a result every area of “ministry” has been impacted. Here are the immediate thoughts that came to my mind as I prayed after completing this book.

I've lost - IT
I must find - IT
The business of ministry consumed - IT
As such I ignored - IT
Because of hurt and disappointment in my life my heart is hardened to - IT
Others are being affected or better yet infected because I lost - IT
Passion will not last without - IT
Vision will not be fulfilled without - IT
Satisfaction in ministry will only be realized with - IT
Maximum potential will only be reached by walking in - IT

What is IT?

 It's the passion from your first love and doing what He says as He says IT. The gift of God in you and surrender by faith to follow Him releases you to walk in IT.

Being continually filled (Ple’roo) with His Spirit is essential, so that I can be filled (Ple’tho). Without that, the things I accomplish will be limited at best and no one will see the great things that can be accomplished for God by having IT.

Where do I begin to restore it?

Admit I need it because I've lost - IT
Repent (Change Directions drastically) to begin the journey toward - IT
Shifting priorities are essential to re-establishing - IT
Set all my affection and determination on regaining - IT
Seek forgiveness from those affected or infected by my losing - IT
Praise Him every day because He's not going to withhold - IT
Make sure to pass it on to faithful men and women when I've regained - IT

I trust these open evaluations I’ve made regarding my own ministry helps you as you seek to follow God’s plan for your life. I encourage anyone who is seeking to do great things for God to make sure you walk with the IT every day in your life. Thank you Craig for such a timely book in my life.

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[Tyler]

Wayne, Please pass this on as an unofficial posting of comments to your blog. Let it through and we will delete it later. I will post another one that you can reject, just to see what happens.