Are you "ALL IN?"

     

Kim Tevis

         What does it mean to be mindful? Webster’s dictionary defines mindful as being aware of something that may be important. Four years ago this was a daily word in my life as I began my certification to teach yoga. Yoga is for the mind, body and spirit. When one has a regular yoga practice these three areas begin to open and develop. It is with the help of CBS and leadership that my yoga mindfulness allowed me to seek a deeper connection with Christ.

            In February everyone on the leadership team was asked to seek God’s wisdom in deciding what our leadership role would be for the upcoming year. Judy asked us to fast so we could hear His message to us. She even sent out an email to remind us. I am embarrassed to tell you that up until February I had not fasted. I didn’t have an excuse or valid reason as to why; I simply had not done so. Determined to hear God speak to me I decided to try. I even sent Judy a text thanking her for the reminder. She replied, “I don’t think anyone has ever thanked me for that before.”

            It was a glorious day for me. That day, God called me to be “ALL IN.” He took me to I Timothy 1:12, “I thank Christ Jesus, our Lord, who has given me strength that He considered me faithful, appointing me to His service.”

            What has trying to be “ALL IN” done for me? I have lived  in Rutherford County for fourteen years and yet I have enjoyed more sunrises and sunsets than ever before. I have observed buildings and different views from the same roads I have driven on daily, seeing God’s glory in all things. Everyday giving thanks to God the Almighty; everyday seeking Him for strength, wisdom and courage to be all He asked me to be; everyday trying to give Him my worries and my fears. All of this leads me to many more glorious days.

            In Luke, we read about the widow’s offering and how the poor widow put in more than all the others. She gave all she had to live on. She was “ALL IN.” Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

            Today is a new day and in its newness, I am thankful to be with all of you and Christ. I am thankful for your prayers, your smiles, and your dedication to let God’s light shine through you. I ask you today to be mindful of God’s glory in everything and to ask yourself if you are “ALL IN.”

Kim Tevis

Originally presented to the Leadership Team

Rutherfordton CBS  2014-15