Gary, Max and Grace came home from camp today. You can always tell a good camp experience if someone has lost his voice. Two of the three have almost lost'em. This was the first camp experience for Grace. She has been so looking forward to camp. I wondered about the experience that she anticipated for so long...Would it be everything that she thought it would? Did she make it bigger in her mind than it was going to be just to be disappointed? I was so excited to see the gang when they got home tonight. They all had a remarkable time. Gary and Max, being KidJam Pros, came back voiceless and happy. Did I need to be concerned about Grace enjoying camp? I think this picture says it all.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Return from Camp
Gary, Max and Grace came home from camp today. You can always tell a good camp experience if someone has lost his voice. Two of the three have almost lost'em. This was the first camp experience for Grace. She has been so looking forward to camp. I wondered about the experience that she anticipated for so long...Would it be everything that she thought it would? Did she make it bigger in her mind than it was going to be just to be disappointed? I was so excited to see the gang when they got home tonight. They all had a remarkable time. Gary and Max, being KidJam Pros, came back voiceless and happy. Did I need to be concerned about Grace enjoying camp? I think this picture says it all.
A Moment of Clarity
I love how God teaches and guides me. Sometimes, it's like a whisper and I have to listen very close and think about what He is trying to show me. Other times, it's so unmistakable that I can't help but be giddy 'cause it's just so stinking obvious. This week has been one of those weeks where He is showing me something so apparent that I would have to be pretty oblivious not to see it.
Well, this is it: Sometimes people who have the purest intentions think they know what is best for you. The issue is that they then share that with others 'in the name of caring about you.' I know enough about people to know that it really has nothing to do with me. But how does a person deal with that? Does it need to be addressed? Does it need to just be ignored? Does it even matter? I came across this scripture late last week: Proverbs 18:12 that says: "Before destruction a mans heart is haughty, and before honor is humility." That really touched a special place in my heart. I want to honor God in all I do and I want my actions to bring honor. I want to do everything with humility so that God is the one glorified; especially when it comes to dealing with His people. At that point, I thought I had clarity. Then, I read a blog this week that had this statement: "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs like it." That's pretty stinking obvious, don't you think?
Well, this is it: Sometimes people who have the purest intentions think they know what is best for you. The issue is that they then share that with others 'in the name of caring about you.' I know enough about people to know that it really has nothing to do with me. But how does a person deal with that? Does it need to be addressed? Does it need to just be ignored? Does it even matter? I came across this scripture late last week: Proverbs 18:12 that says: "Before destruction a mans heart is haughty, and before honor is humility." That really touched a special place in my heart. I want to honor God in all I do and I want my actions to bring honor. I want to do everything with humility so that God is the one glorified; especially when it comes to dealing with His people. At that point, I thought I had clarity. Then, I read a blog this week that had this statement: "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs like it." That's pretty stinking obvious, don't you think?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The God Who Knows Me
There are two things that came across my path today... (1) A quote from my John Adams book: Fortune may have yet a better success in reserve for you, and they who lose today may win tomorrow. Cervantes; and (2) Proverbs 18: 12 Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
So I look at these two quotes that crossed my path today and I ask what is God trying to teach me because I know that nothing happens by chance.
No matter what is happening, I need to trust God and know that He is in the middle of it. I need to trust Him for my present and my future.
Is He bigger? Absolutely. Does He need me? No. He gives me the priviledge of serving in His kingdom. I want to always remember that any difference I make is a gift from Him. I need to remember that my life is in His hands. He loves me and wants the best for me. I give Him total control over my life. I desire to make an impact in His kingdom. I desire to know Him more. I will listen.
So I look at these two quotes that crossed my path today and I ask what is God trying to teach me because I know that nothing happens by chance.
No matter what is happening, I need to trust God and know that He is in the middle of it. I need to trust Him for my present and my future.
Is He bigger? Absolutely. Does He need me? No. He gives me the priviledge of serving in His kingdom. I want to always remember that any difference I make is a gift from Him. I need to remember that my life is in His hands. He loves me and wants the best for me. I give Him total control over my life. I desire to make an impact in His kingdom. I desire to know Him more. I will listen.
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