What is God doing?

In his book, Thriving as an Artist in the Church, Rory Noland writes,

"Sometimes we're oblivious to the work of God in our midst because we're so focused on the task. When God is in the picture, music is more than just notes on a page, drama is more than just lines in a skit, and mixing sound is more than just turning knobs or moving faders. When my passion wanes it's usually because I've lost sight of God's big picture. Philippians 2:13 says that God is working in the lives of people all around us all the time. Don't miss it."

I think the reason that I like this paragraph so much is because I can relate to it so well. When I really step back and think about it, though, I am blown away by its truth. How often do we step back and think about the fact that God is working in our midst? We do become oblivious to that fact and in turn, miss the work that God is doing.

I don't want to miss it any longer.

Here are a couple questions for you:

1. What do you think God is up to in the lives of the people you know?
2. What do you think God is up to in your church these days?

Noland suggests these personal action steps...

1. After prayerful consideration, write down how you think the Lord might be working amid your ministry team or in your church. Then record what you believe the Lord might be doing in the lives of your family, friends, and any non-Christians in your life.

2. Write down what you can do to help out and be a part of God's work in each of the examples above.

Feel free to share any thoughts you may have!