"Being Busy Is No Excuse"

Wow, the year has just come, and gone so very rapidly.  We are now knocking on the doors of 2015, and in the month of December I start doing some reflecting back, and preparing to move forward.  I have been one business person the last couple of months. Being busy is great right - isn't that what makes us seem as if we are productive.  Well I have come to understand that we use the word being busy as an excuse for not doing whatever it is that we should be doing.  I have to admit that I have been so caught up in so many things these last couple of months that I haven't taken the time out for myself like I should.  What does this mean?  They're things that I do daily that keeps me mentally, spiritually, and physically grounded.  Look at it this way.  I have to charge my cell phone daily.  If I missed a day of charging my phone I run the risk of it going dead.  I believe this is the same for myself.  I become more irritated, frustrated, quick to take offense, and the list goes on when I lose sight of keeping myself grounded.  I really don't want to fall into the trap of always using the term I am busy when I should make time to do certain things in my life.  Someone told me recently that when someone tells you that they are to busy, and forgot something what they really are saying is that whatever it is the forgot was just not that important.  I got some work to do, and I am talking about working on myself.  Lastly at the end of each year I come up with a theme for the ministry, and my personal life that I will focus on the whole year.  This year it was "Kingdom Building".  In my next blog I will talk about more about this.

Ken Wilkins
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
www.kennethwilkins.com
www.ktwmedia.com
(888)501-4087
Email:  finallyfree@ktwmedia.com

Get Out The Boat

I think about Peter in the Gospels of how he was the only one of the 12 disciples willing to get out of the boat. I was doing well for sometime, but found himself beginning to glance at the storm around him, and began to sink. He sank because he took his eyes off Jesus. Every so often I find myself look at the things around me, and talking my focus off of Jesus. I begin to sink focusing on my struggles, circumstances, and obstacles, and forgetting about the great and mighty power of God. It a wonderful lesson that we can learn about keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. God says that His grace is sufficient no matter the circumstance. I am blessed to have some wonderful people in my life that helps me navigate back on course with my focus. You can learn some remarkable things about friends, and life when a storm blows into your life. Today I will fix my eyes on Jesus.

He Will Provide

I am learning so much these days. Life does present a variety of different challenges from health, to finances, and making daily choices that are centered around God. God proves Himself faithful time and time again. I have been feasting off some awesome teachings the last couple of days, and what is so remarkable is that even though they are different pastors and teachers they keep speaking the same Word or message in my life. My goal is to remain faithful in spite of what I see or what I go through. My prayer is that God takes the ministry, and my personal life to another level. When I say another level I do not mean financially, but resources to reach, and minister to more people. My goal and assignment is to preach and teach the Word whether in a drama skit, teaching or preaching. I speak this Word into my life daily - "This Is My Season For Increase". I really do believe this in my heart. "I received a call from my doctors today regarding the x-rays that I had done on my neck regarding the headaches. The came back negative, and I must say that I have not been having headaches lately. I have even been able to start by exercising. Praise God.

The Whispers Of The Enemy

Every so often I can feel the enemy breathing down my neck. I can not speak for anyone else, but there are times when I can feel the opposition of the enemy in my life. In my past it use to bring about doubt and fear, but today it takes me to my knees. The most dangerous times in life for me is when things are going well. My challenge today is remaining discipline, and focused on the assignment that God has given me. What helps me stay focused is realizing that I am not living my life just for me, and I cannot accomplish anything without God being first in my life. With every new venture, or assignment that God calls me to the enemy comes in whispering lies. I think of the Apostle Paul when he ask the thorn to removed from his side. God said my grace is sufficient. My first and daily assignment is that I build upon my relationship with God, and that gives me the strength and empowerment to accomplish the task He has given me to do.

Keep Striving

Wow! I haven't blogged in a couple days. I have been busy. When am I not busy. The ministry continues to grow, and evolve, but the ministry is not my concern. My concern is myself. What energizes me, and keeps me going is my connection to Christ. I say that with serious conviction today. God is opening up some awesome doors that I never dreamed of, but the key to walking through those doors is staying connected to the source. My life has not been easy, but the journey is paying off. My journey continues to teach me to keep my eyes on God, and not man. I have worked out the CD Media issues, and now we have implemented adding people to a mailing list to send more people CD to ministry to them regarding the gospel. We are believing that God will provide additional resources to reach more people. We continue to add new aspects to the ministry. We now will be working with other businesses, and ministries developing websites. This will broaden our outreach at a low cost which will open doors for us to minister. God we pray that you continue to let your light shine on Finally Free Ministry.

Keeping Focus

I was very productive today. My day is now coming to a close. I have spent approximately 10 hours on my computer today preparing for the month of April. I have a problem that I have been trying to deal with. My production company professionalism has pushed me to far. I can even get the product on a timely manner which places us in a situation that jeopardizes our integrity . I have a friend that will suppose to be taking over. I am currently on a time schedule with the new fundraiser in process, and the month of April around the corner. Don't tell me that we do not have opposition when trying to move forward in anything positive. Tomorrow is another day. I have to start preparing two sermons for the end of the week. I need another couple of hours added to my day.

Relationship

Monday morning - lets get charged up at centered. My day begins with putting on some music from youtube.com. My favorites are Skekinah Glory, Chris Tomblin, and Deitrick Haddon. I pray and spend some time in meditation. A good form of meditation for me is reading Proverbs. My realtionship and connection to everything in my life is in direct proportion to my relationship to God. Sounds corney, but this has changed my life. I usually check my emails after this and post any new items on the website. I usually get questions in my email and events, speaking engagements, or prayer request that I go over. I will be mailing out some CD Teachings this morning to some friends in Texas, and New Jersery, and North Carolina. Well lets see how things go. I am rested and ready to take on my day. One last comment I would like to interject this morning is that relationship with God allows me to have a relationship with myself, and than I can be effective with others. Peace

Balance, Balance, Balance

I woke up at 6pm this morning after going to bed at 1:30pm. I attended a 7am Saturday morning men bible study. The study last until 9pm. I wanted to take a nap upon arriving back home, but I thought of some task to do. Is there ever not another task. My "To Do List" seems never to get smaller. There is always something to add to the list. I am working on the internet, washing clothes, and lifting weights all at the same time. I forgot to mention that I have been on the phone for about 2 hours as well. This is what we call multitasking. This afternoon I have to attend church to be the MC for the children ministry. Balance is always on my mind during the day. Some days I do well, and others I blow it. What remains most important in my daily planning is that I spend time with God in prayer and study. Everything works around that. Balance, balance, and more balance. Maybe I need to ASK God for 24 hour days to be adjusted to 36.

Pastor Ken