One Month!
So I blew right past the one month marker. Don't worry, I made it. Just been too busy to let you all know about it. I'm still going strong! Can't wait for 2 months! God is SOOO AMAZING! And then tonight God was able to use what He's done in my life to reach someone else! I'm so not worthy, but I'm glad I don't have to be!
So I've finally launched 2 websites I was busy working on and am getting ready to hand off one of the old ones to someone else to do the maintenance, etc. I'm hoping this will free me up to do more ministry and also to keep up with our personal site some more, which will hopefully mean I get to blog more! I hope those of you who read this haven't given up on me... I know what it's like to have a favorite webcomic or site that all of a sudden just quits posting or is too sporadic. I'm going to try hard to be more consistent and at least blog on Sunday evenings.
What's God been teaching me through my reading, you ask? (I am SOOO the king of transitions!!!) Anyway, I've been reading Isaiah, where God uses things that look like horrible, painful things in our lives in order to prune us and draw us closer to Him. I'm amazed at what lengths God will go to, just to bring us into His will! And I'm amazed and a bit embarrassed how MANY hard times God provides for me. I suppose I need a good swift kick in the head more often than I'd like to admit. ;) I hope it's not just me.
And finally, if you're reading this and are inclined to do so, please pray for your pastors and their families. And pray for them to have Wisdom to lead their congregations. I don't know if you've noticed, but there are a LOT of pastors out there who need a fresh touch from God. Quit complaining! Get on your knees! Let GOD be the one who changes hearts, and quit trying to PLAY God! OK. Off my soapbox.
Btw, while you're at it, feel free to toss up a prayer for this soon-to-be pastor. More than anything - I want to reach people right where they are. I want people to recognize how MUCH God loves them, even when they're not perfect. I know there are many days _I_ need that reminder. And remember, God loves YOU. Yes, you! I didn't stutter, and neither did God. You may be one of the many who wonders how God could love you when you've done so much wrong in your life. Guess what? He does! No strings attached! And if you're one of the pious people saying, "Don't tell people that! Then they'll keep on living in sin and God doesn't want that!" Ok, thank you Helpy Helperton. Now get down off your high horse and make yourself useful and love people instead of judging them. Aw, crap. Now I have to get down off another soapbox. Ok... down I go.
Have an awesome week and reach others right where they are no matter who you are!
God Bless!