May 6, 2012
Serenity

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with You
Forever in the next.
Amen.

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May 5, 2012

Break me O Lord,
For my flesh grows strong.
Restore me gently O Lord,
The way only You can.

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May 3, 2012
"Practical works satisfy the body. Celebration satisfies the soul."

— Joel

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April 30, 2012
Impulse Control

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April 30, 2012
"If you’re thinking about a fix or prescription you’re not really listening."

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April 29, 2012
The Source

It’s pointless to do anything in ministry unless we keep firmly rooted to the reason why we labor, live, move, and breathe. Jesus.

The one true source of our strength and wisdom.

By following the commandments:
1. Reading His word
2. Praying back to Him
3. Resting and sabbath

We can remain in the right state of mind. Preaching the Gospel to ourselves day by day. Falling in love with Him again and again. Keeping our faith alive and vibrant. Seeing our need for Him and His love for us.

Thanks for the Reminder, Lord.

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April 29, 2012
"It’s ok if you’re a mess because you’re not supposed to have it all together. You’re not pointing to yourself as the solution. Indeed You are pointing to Jesus."

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April 27, 2012
Practice for Marriage

It seems weird but the best practice for being a husband is to be loving to your guy friends around you. No, not romantic love, but deep rooted commitment and sacrifice, patience, and presence.

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April 27, 2012
Teachability

… is the most important thing to God.

Am I ready for God to show me a different way at any moment?

Will I humble myself and take it in stride, trusting in His goodness and control?

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April 26, 2012
Guilt

So often those of privilege use their money to buy off their guilt. Throwing money at a problem until it no longer haunts their conscience until later.

Or fantasy and escape - into TV, pop culture, pornography, staying busy and averting our eyes.

I’m offender #1.

But there is another way. A more difficult way but one that brings more fruit. More lasting effect. More glory to God.

Deep reflection.
Wholehearted repentance.
Intercessionary prayer.  

Guilt is ultimately not the point.

Brokenness. Death of self. Resignment… And thus the hope of God’s renewal, is the point.

Another example of the junction of human limits and cosmic potential.

When there are problems that seem beyond hope and our capability, the best thing to do, indeed the only thing to do, is to bring it to God.

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