So I
recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world
than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience
some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun.
Today’s post is a bit more
personal in nature than most. Just
feeling like I need to share some of the things that are on my mind. Thanks for reading, and I pray you will be
encouraged a little.
There are lots of things I
like, and this week affords me the opportunity to enjoy them. As I share a few of them with you I do so to
remind you that life is meant to be enjoyed, fun and to have purpose.
I like spring. Seems like just a couple weeks
ago we were shoveling snow and stayed all bundled up due to the extremely cold
weather. I do like snow and winter, but
the joys of spring are happening. A couple
times in the past few days I have been able to roll down the windows of the
truck and take a drive. Yesterday I
noticed some flowers growing along the side of the road.
I like Raceway Ministries. This is the
week that the world, at least the world of NASCAR, comes to our town. Our group gets to share worship services, give
away refreshments and serve race fans.
These conversations are all over the place, but several times I get to
talk about Jesus and new life. We meet
lots of cool people from all over the place.
I believe this is a place where Jesus would be sharing lots of fun and
purpose.
I like helping hurting people. I heard a
pastor say several years ago that “ministry is messy, and if you aren’t getting
your hands dirty, you aren’t doing ministry”.
That is a point I highly agree with, and the last two days have brought
some conversations about pain, truth and huge needs. I am praying that some of these people allow
God to radically change their lives.
I like my family. No, I love my family. Those drives in the spring with the windows
down have been enjoyed with some of my closest family members. We live a long way from my parents and my
wife’s parents. We miss them very much
especially when something happens like early this week when my mom broke her
ankle and is now in the hospital over 1,000 miles away. Reminds me that I really love my family.
There are lots of more
things I like. Barbeque. Donuts.
Cool movies. Testimonies about
God’s work. The beach. Beautiful countryside. I like lots of things, and all of them are
gifts from God.
Matthew 7:11 NLT
So if you
sinful people know how to give good
gifts to your children, how much
more will your heavenly Father give good
gifts to those who ask him.
I thank God
for His gifts, but there are times you have to acknowledge the fact that there
are lots of things that I do not like. Some
of those things make me real mad.
I hate pain. I hate the fact that hurting people are often
so blind to the ways and the goodness of God.
What I know
about the things I hate is that God uses all things to remind me and all of us
that He is God. I need that. How about you?
Romans 8:28 NLT
And we know
that God causes everything to work
together for the good of those
who love God and are called
according to his purpose for them.
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