Bettwy appreciate the poem, I receive that word. I liked it so much I think I will make my own little post! I tell you what God has been giving me so much revelation on this topic. During this process of losing my job God has been providing me with such internal blessings. Never before have I been so excited to be in his presence and see him move in people. He has been reteaching me how to ask him things under the context of a son asking his father, and not the context of a slave asking his master. I am beginning to ask for things before that I would not have even thought to ask and believing more and more than God is for me. It occured to me today "dang, if I'm in God's family people better not mess with me because my Daddy just so happens to be the creator of the World." I am in a position where I must trust that he will fight for my name and be my defender and it is becoming more real to me. God is our protector men and we know that he is faithful and that we can trust him with all things. Lets jump today fellas, jump and not need a safety net because our Father's love and grace is that very net. I want to live my life in a way which I trust God's love and grace for me more within a day than I trust anything I can see with my eyes. There is a freedom to fail today a freedom to live because by golly ive been set free and sin, death, satan, etc. they aren't my master anymore.
Two lines from scripture changed my day today and can change my day every day when they become my reality. When I meditate on these and know they are true within the core of my being will make every day one full of joy. Here are the good words:
Give Thanks to the Lord, for he is GOOD! His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 118:1
Simple but powerful, feel the weight of God's love today and let it explode your heart with joy that ends up squirting on those around you! HA Love you men and thanks for your prayers, support, and love during this time in my life.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Resolve: An Anthem
"Resolve: An Anthem"
'Blessed are the pure at heart
for they will see God.' (Matthew 5:8)
We reject the existence of
the insignificant instance
for there is a call on this moment.
May what we do, say, and think
confirm that the kingdom of God is near:
for we are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs
of the most high king.
We come in shame, we come in sin.
We come, and you say, "Welcome, sons."
We are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs.
We accept the call to act,
and in our actions, praise--
all glory to the one who
sees all our hearts and shouts,
"Faithless one, Come! Come to me
all of you, the weak and weary,
and I will give you rest!"
We are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs.
We see clearly what you have done:
let us remember the grace behind
and hold fast to the grace today
as the waters try to push us
over the cliffs to the rocks below:
dangerous daggers that destroy
communion with Life and Peace.
To the cross of Jesus Christ we cling--
that by grace we have been saved
and through faith in Christ we accept
this glorious gift of grace.
We are no longer slaves,
But we are sons and heir.
'Blessed are the pure at heart
for they will see God.' (Matthew 5:8)
We reject the existence of
the insignificant instance
for there is a call on this moment.
May what we do, say, and think
confirm that the kingdom of God is near:
for we are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs
of the most high king.
We come in shame, we come in sin.
We come, and you say, "Welcome, sons."
We are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs.
We accept the call to act,
and in our actions, praise--
all glory to the one who
sees all our hearts and shouts,
"Faithless one, Come! Come to me
all of you, the weak and weary,
and I will give you rest!"
We are no longer slaves,
but we are sons and heirs.
We see clearly what you have done:
let us remember the grace behind
and hold fast to the grace today
as the waters try to push us
over the cliffs to the rocks below:
dangerous daggers that destroy
communion with Life and Peace.
To the cross of Jesus Christ we cling--
that by grace we have been saved
and through faith in Christ we accept
this glorious gift of grace.
We are no longer slaves,
But we are sons and heir.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
true story
I walked into church on sunday.
Wasnt even planning on going
friday, the retired Marine sniper who coaches our rifle team told me I needed to start going again
so I made it a point to go.
well i walk in the door and this old guy hands me a program
I kind of look up and down and all around the sanctuary
suddenly i feel this hand on my shoulder.
I turn around and its the old guy that gave me the buletin.
not an old guy that cant get around
and is real sad looking
but one about early 60s,
still has some posture,
and has that twinkle in his eye.
he says, "youre all grown up now."
I look him in the eyes, focus pretty hard on him,
"what do you mean by that?"
he grins.
"youre all grown up now, son"
and turns around to keep handing out programs.
Wasnt even planning on going
friday, the retired Marine sniper who coaches our rifle team told me I needed to start going again
so I made it a point to go.
well i walk in the door and this old guy hands me a program
I kind of look up and down and all around the sanctuary
suddenly i feel this hand on my shoulder.
I turn around and its the old guy that gave me the buletin.
not an old guy that cant get around
and is real sad looking
but one about early 60s,
still has some posture,
and has that twinkle in his eye.
he says, "youre all grown up now."
I look him in the eyes, focus pretty hard on him,
"what do you mean by that?"
he grins.
"youre all grown up now, son"
and turns around to keep handing out programs.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
mike asked me to document this
"Whoppaheads. Send them to lead businesses, send them to war, send them to spread the Word of God. Don't send them to a picnic."
Thursday, September 2, 2010
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