Rumblings and Ramblings

Well here is my 1st Blog on this site…….

I read this Sunday, and came back to it today.  It is simple but made me think …..

A group of early African Christians were known for their faithfulness in spending time with God.  Each one had a particular place in the brush where he would spend time praising, praying, and listening to God.  The paths to these private prayer spots became so worn that if anyone began missing his time it became obvious.  Others would then remind him, “Brother, the grass grows on your path.”  (My Quiet Time Daily Devotional Journal:  Series K, Student Discipleship Ministries, 1997, page 10).

What an example of accountability!  I wonder how I would react if someone questioned my path?  Guilt and shame come across my mind.  Is it me, or are we scared of accountability?  Are we afraid of getting too close to someone?  we preach and teach about this, some of us even long to have this type of relationship, but does it happen?  What would be the consequences if it does happen?

Anyway, one of my goals with my youth group this school year is to get them to have that daily walk with God.  We are trying to go through this book together.  So far the response doesn’t seem too promising.  Pray that our students will take this endeavor on.  Pray for me that I can hold them accountable.  Pray that I will stay accountable.