March 4, Forgetful
I woke up and jumped into my Holy Place (my lazy boy) early this morning and began reading the Bible. After showering went to meet with my coaches and teachers. I speak at Home of the Heart every first Wednesday so after my Bible Study I went back home to clean the house for a few minutes. With Deb down due her to back I can see just how much picking up she really does.
I had planned on eating breakfast with the guys at the Home so I left a little early, but a mile down the road realized I had forgotten my soup in the fridge. Turned around, went back home, grabbed my soup and headed back to the Home. About a mile down the road I realized I had forgotten my "Rocky, 5 disc collection." I'm using a clip for Sunday morning and had to go back and get so the guys could prepare the clip. Turned around, went back and got the movie. About a mile down the road I continued going because it was time for me to speak.
I finally arrived at the Home to speak to the guys. I just hung out with them for a while and then jumped into the topic of the day,
forgiveness! How many of us deal with forgiving others or asking forgiveness on a regular basis? Had a blast with the guys. They are always so encouraging and thankful for me coming.
On my drive to the church my forgetfulness got me to thinking about how thankful I am that my Savior won't forget the things I try to
do to build His Kingdom
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Yet I'm so thankful that Jesus is willing to forget some things, especially my past.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
The older I get the more I seem to forget. Yet, the more time I spend with the Savior the more I realize just how unforgetful and forgiving
He is about me.
Some random thoughts:
* Just received another e-mail about a marriage falling apart. They don't even attend this church but are screaming for help.
My heart hurts for couples on the verge of divorce. At least they are screaming for help and not divorce.
* Really sore this morning form lifting yesterday. Why is it that if you take a week off you get sore all over again? Could it be
my age? I hate getting old.
* Continue to hear great reports about Sunday. Read about our church and what happened Sunday on someones web-site. It was
way too cool. They had come to see their grand children baptized.
* Others have contacted us and said they need to go public and be baptized.
* This Sunday is going to rock some people's world. God really stirring in me as I prepare.
* Deb is still hurting really bad. Please continue to pray for her. Guess she is getting old also. Snow tubing at 46, bad move!
* Have our last Fireproff this Sunday night. The majority of couples are heading off for a weekend get away in couple of weeks.
It will be a blast. Look forward to hanging out with everyone.
* I enjoyed the snow but I'm read for 70 degree days to get here and stay.
* Last thing. Thought you might want to know some stuff I'm praying through:
* Another building. The Colony can no longer hold what God is doing here.
* To remain humble and stay out of God's way.
* Africa mission trip in May. Want God to rock my world.
* This Sunday morning. Praying for God to rip the hearts of comfortable Christians.
* Egg drop. This has the potential to get the word out BIG TIME for our church.
* The staff. These guys rock.
* Wisdom and guidance. I want to stay in the center of God's Will regardless!
* That our people will trust God with their finances. Our offerings need to double so we can get another building.
* My family. Unless your a pastor, you don't understand the pressure and stress pastoring puts on your family.
* Vision. Courage. Boldness. Wisdom. Strength. Leadership.
* For us to literally turn this city upside down for Jesus. Basically I'm praying for a spiritual awakening.
Sorry I wrote so much. Just putting my thoughts down. Enough for today.
I had planned on eating breakfast with the guys at the Home so I left a little early, but a mile down the road realized I had forgotten my soup in the fridge. Turned around, went back home, grabbed my soup and headed back to the Home. About a mile down the road I realized I had forgotten my "Rocky, 5 disc collection." I'm using a clip for Sunday morning and had to go back and get so the guys could prepare the clip. Turned around, went back and got the movie. About a mile down the road I continued going because it was time for me to speak.
I finally arrived at the Home to speak to the guys. I just hung out with them for a while and then jumped into the topic of the day,
forgiveness! How many of us deal with forgiving others or asking forgiveness on a regular basis? Had a blast with the guys. They are always so encouraging and thankful for me coming.
On my drive to the church my forgetfulness got me to thinking about how thankful I am that my Savior won't forget the things I try to
do to build His Kingdom
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
Yet I'm so thankful that Jesus is willing to forget some things, especially my past.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
The older I get the more I seem to forget. Yet, the more time I spend with the Savior the more I realize just how unforgetful and forgiving
He is about me.
Some random thoughts:
* Just received another e-mail about a marriage falling apart. They don't even attend this church but are screaming for help.
My heart hurts for couples on the verge of divorce. At least they are screaming for help and not divorce.
* Really sore this morning form lifting yesterday. Why is it that if you take a week off you get sore all over again? Could it be
my age? I hate getting old.
* Continue to hear great reports about Sunday. Read about our church and what happened Sunday on someones web-site. It was
way too cool. They had come to see their grand children baptized.
* Others have contacted us and said they need to go public and be baptized.
* This Sunday is going to rock some people's world. God really stirring in me as I prepare.
* Deb is still hurting really bad. Please continue to pray for her. Guess she is getting old also. Snow tubing at 46, bad move!
* Have our last Fireproff this Sunday night. The majority of couples are heading off for a weekend get away in couple of weeks.
It will be a blast. Look forward to hanging out with everyone.
* I enjoyed the snow but I'm read for 70 degree days to get here and stay.
* Last thing. Thought you might want to know some stuff I'm praying through:
* Another building. The Colony can no longer hold what God is doing here.
* To remain humble and stay out of God's way.
* Africa mission trip in May. Want God to rock my world.
* This Sunday morning. Praying for God to rip the hearts of comfortable Christians.
* Egg drop. This has the potential to get the word out BIG TIME for our church.
* The staff. These guys rock.
* Wisdom and guidance. I want to stay in the center of God's Will regardless!
* That our people will trust God with their finances. Our offerings need to double so we can get another building.
* My family. Unless your a pastor, you don't understand the pressure and stress pastoring puts on your family.
* Vision. Courage. Boldness. Wisdom. Strength. Leadership.
* For us to literally turn this city upside down for Jesus. Basically I'm praying for a spiritual awakening.
Sorry I wrote so much. Just putting my thoughts down. Enough for today.
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