The Right Reverend Bono
I just read the text of Bono's address to the attenders of Thursdays National Prayer Breakfast. Kind of a mind blower huh? The Rock Star Addressing the President of the United States, members of Congress, and other Heads of State, including, Jordan's King Abdulah.
Bono, who has been guilty of tippling a pint too many of Stout, and who has been chastised for dropping the "F" Bomb on TV; had the preach on him. He, of course, was exhorting those in attendance to do more to help Africa. I love watching God use those with willing hearts. Not just those with Degrees of Divinity, or Bible School Diplomas. Not just singers from "Christian" bands.
He spent much of the message talking about helping "The Least of These" meaning the poor, the sick, the forgotten. He was vintage Bono, bold and cheeky; an icon of "Counter Culture" quoting scripture to our "Evangelical" President.
I was blessed by reading the whole thing, but what really ministered to me was this quote:
A number of years ago I met a wise man who changed my life.
In countless ways, large and small, I was always seeking the Lords Blessing. I was saying you know, I have a new song, look after it... I have a family, please look after them... I have this crazy idea...
And this wise man said stop.
He said stop asking God to bless what you are doing.
Get involved with what God is doing because it's already blessed.
I've heard that message in different form, but it was a good reminder. It seems we are always letting God know what good things we are doing for Him, and would He please join us, instead of asking "Lord what are you doing, and may I join you?"
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