Blank thoughts

I am currently wanting to put my thoughts in the format, but I am having troubles with the transfer. I arrived at work knowing that I have a full plate of work ahead of me and several unanswered questions relating to the job search. Today we are interviewing a person that attends the same church as I do. I know her only casually and am somewhat looking forward to getting to know her on a professional level. I pray for God's guidance and direction of the right person for this position. I'm not fretting because I know that we have at least two candidates that could fill this position with a potential of a long-term commitment.

One more week of work and I will be on a one-week vacation. I'm looking for ward to that so I can shift my thinking away from thinking and give my brain a rest. Later next week, Anne and I are going to a Children's Ministry conference with a group of people. I will need to use my brain at that point so I can glean from the workshops I will be attending. I will be responsible for sharing my workshop with the others.

Snow is in the forecast. I always hope for a change in the weather pattern that dumps twice as much snow as what they are calling for, but it rarely happens. It seems that when I was younger it snowed a lot more than it does now. At any rate, enough snow to play in with my children will be fine.

Lord, give me the endurance for this week. Help me be efficient with my time and for the appointments I have to be worthwhile. Give me strength, wisdom and discernment for making a decision on the graphic designer job. I ask, too, that you prepare that person for this position. Give him/her a peace about the transition he/she would be making once the job is offered and a willingness for the longevity.

Great expectations

I woke up this morning after several snoozes in hopes that my day would be full of adventure. This morning is the start of a men's Bible study at church that has been a longing of several men in our community for quite some time. The women had a desire for a Bible study and they began one last Fall. Since it began, a sense of personal revival has spread across our church thorugh the ladies who have attended. Several husbands have caught a glimpse of this revival and have desired to have a time, too, they could spend together studying God's Word together.

I've learned over the years not to get too excited about something until it has proven it's worth. My prayer for this Bible study is for God to move in this group of men through to bring accountability and revival in each man that attends. I also have a desire and know that it is in God's will for the men to take this time on Saturday mornings to reflect on their life and what impact they are making in their life. Whether it be in their family or at work, I prayer for each individual to have a fire lit in his heart to be open to divine appointments and other interactions with his family and friends that are God-honoring, growth-producing chances to strengthen his soul and mind the way God wants us to be.

Lord, help me to not expect to be served in this setting, but to be an active part of encouraging other men in their walk. Help me to apply what I learn to benefit my life and those I come in contact with throughout my work, family, and rest.

Expecting change

Yesterday just about did me in. I had an intense day at work trying to get a project finished that was already late, then I was leading the 4-6 grade youth group at church and I felt that the whole focus was a bit weak. But, once again, God allowed for the words to flow, especially in the small group time with they boys.

The whole focus was on the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Chuck, Kevin and I challenged the boys to never stop expected to be changed. It is so easy to go to church, go to work, go back home and live a mediocre life and be content with that. But God calls us to expect change. He wants us to go to church expecting to come out a changed person. He wants us to go to work and expect change and likewise, to our families an expect to be a different person because of living our life according to God's Word.

I also have been frustrated with the leadership at camp. Though my involvement at this point is not a question of whether or not I am going to be involved, but how can I be a part of change for the better, it seems like an uphill battle that is going in the wrong direction.

Lord, I pray for you guidance in dealing with the situation in my life that cause me to stretch and call for change. Help me to see that this can make me a stronger person as long as I focus on doing what your Word lead me to do. I want to go into every situation in my life and expect change. Guide me, lead me, help me to focus.

Thank you for being such a big God. I was reading last night about how you know every move that I make, and it amazes me that you know that about every created being in this world. Talk about an organized system! Thank you for caring for little 'ol me in the great big world.

I love you, Lord

As Far as Faith Will Take Me

There's so much I don't know.
Do I stay here or go?
Do I try to find my own way,
Or turn back for home.
Though the path disappears,
If I don't move, You can't steer.
I want to follow Your direction,
But until the way is clear,

I'll go as far as faith will take me.
When I can't see down that road.
I'll go as far as faith will take me,
And You will me where I need to go.

Gonna try, wanna trust,
Help me never give up.
'Cause You walked this road before me,
And that should be enough.
When I'm scared, when I'm blind,
When it's all an uphill climb,
I can cover any distance,
Taking one step at a time.

I see so many limitation on my life,
So help me walk by faith and not by sight.

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I listened to this song on my way to work after my first post this morning. How fitting. Thank you, Lord for speaking to me through this song. I goes hand in hand with how I was feeling this morning. You are the author of my life. I am always amazed at how you weave together all elements to make perfect sense in my life. How many times must you remind me before I grab hold of Your wonderful grace and guidance.

Thank you again and again.

Messing Up

The best thing about messing up is knowing that I can turn to God and get His correction and forgiveness. "For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth if full of his unfailing love." Psalm 33:4-5

"Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep you toungue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." Psalm 34:11-14

So many times I feel that I give in to the flesh and not allow the spirit to lead me. God, I ask for your forgiveness when I choose to walk my way and not Yours. You never have failed to teach me from Your word that you still love me even when I mess up. Even when I am lazy or discouraged about my life, my job, my responsibilites, You are constant in showing me in a peaceful manner that I need to relax into your arms and ask for you to guide me.

I ask you to provide for me today a plan of attack, when I am tempted to do what you do not want me to do. Remind me to always consult you first and then make my decision on what I am going to do.

I love you Lord.

Everyday

Everyday. I've desired to have a journal that would be easy to use. Something where I can type my thoughts, jot a note, include a prayer or just sound-off. I suppose I will try this form and see if it is as convenient as I think it might be.