In the trenches

This has got to be one of the most amazing sites I’ve seen in “blog world.”  After reading this post, I was forced to re-evalutate according to the scriptures what my definition of real world faith looks like…

Let me know your thoughts…

Anticipation

Mom’s having a procedure done today.  Nothing major, but she’s still “having a procedure.” 

My first clients will walk through the door today.  Nervous?  You bet.  Prepared?  Hopefully.  Prayerful?  Always.

Sunday’s lesson could be challenging.  It was for me.  The finishing touches were put on it last night as we watched “Law and Order SVU.” 

So, how does one balance out “seeking out opportunities” and “being used in current opportunities”?  I ask because I have great hopes and dreams for my family, church family, career, and other things.  However, I do not wish to run ahead of God, so to speak.  I know that God is using me.  I also know that he WILL use me in the future.  Do I wait for those opportunities, or do I seek out where He is working already?

Becoming all things

I just had lunch with a PhD and a Master’s Degree intern.  Some individual’s minds are so complex that it takes me a few days to really comprehend the conversations we have together.  On the other hand, some people simply have a difficult time using proper grammar. 

I’ve read numerous posts and blogs by “theological kings” of the internet recently.  I’m not sure if these individuals can relate to the “sick” of the world.  I’m not sure if a clean cut, M.Div. toting Caucasian male can relate to the profound loneliness embedded in the life of a drug addict.  I’m not sure that a suit-wearing family man who grew up in a small town can truly empathise with a homeless single mother.

I know that I have trouble relating…

But Jesus doesn’t.

He could talk with the divorcee who came to the well to provide water for her “family.”  He could discuss taxes and politics with the other “conquered people” living under the Roman Empire.  He was able to teach and clarify scripture with the “M.Div” scholars of the day. 

Amazing…

No wonder Paul tells us that we should become all things to all men…to win some for Jesus…who can relate to us all!

I don’t want to be a Pharisee

More on this later…

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of “amateur theologians” out there in cyberspace.  My prayer is that I don’t get caught up in the flow of “sounding biblical.”  I want to BE biblical.  I want to LIVE as a Christian, not just write about it.  Which means I have to get AWAY from this keyboard every now and then.

Patience

Have you ever noticed that nothing EVER happens “on time”?  At least the things that I think should happen on time never do. 

I’m not talking about making it to church on time, getting to work before your first appointment, or submitting a project/report before the deadline.  That goes without saying.

I’m referring to the way my life SHOULD be happening (at least according to me).  It never ceases to amaze me how often I catch myself thinking “whenever (fill in the blank) happens, I’ll be (happy, at peace, any other contented adjectives).”  What if that promotion never materializes?  What if that relationship doesn’t heal the way you think it should?  What if the grades just don’t work out in order to get into that Ivy League school?  What then?  Are you still “useable” in God’s sight? 

What happened yesterday that made you think “Wow!  God really blew me away with that one!”  What opportunity is there today that you can take advantage of for God?  Whenever you become impatient with the circumstances in your own life, take a moment to drink a cup of coffee and BE STILL…Listen for God.  He’s there, it’s just that you’re too busy sometimes see Him working in your life. 

Now, where did I put those licensing exam study materials…

New blog

I’ve been informed that my xanga account is blocked by a lot of firewalls.  I’ll try using this account instead…