So, to recap the week: On Monday in my Fab 5 Mtg. (you can laugh, we do) I learned not to let desire become expectation to the point of do or die. On Tuesday I learned to pace myself during the heat of the day: my thermostat busted and my body overheated. As my body began to shut down w/out explanation I thought of many things. On Wed. after my brain and body had a chance to kiss and make up I evaluated many things in my life, slowly! God clearly presented a thought to me while still sipping juice and topping off on potassium:
"I've been called to do the impossible by the immeasurable who lives in me."
Since God lives in me & His power and might are immeasurable, that makes the impossible seem reasonable.
Still too wordy? If God is for you, who can be against you? Are you acting alone or with God's blessing? ...I've always believed that the right question will flush out the best answer.
You may feel overwhelmed these days: if so - inquire of God about His desire and hope for you and how He can help you move forward in your faith and understanding of who He is and how He works in people's lives.
Deep Breaths. Lots of prayer. Find a trustworthy friend to share all. Read the Bible. Simmer down.
On Thurs. a friend came to hang out with me and confirmed I was going to live!
On Friday my wife and another friend went as a team (while other friends and family watched the kids, thank you all!!) and cooked for the Light for the Lost Dinner in Parma, OH. "As a team" makes all the difference!
Today I am glad for friends, family, truth, and am moving forward in my faith due to a week of running hard, stopping fast, starting slow, counting blessings, and looking ahead to a bright and exciting future w/ The Immeasurable!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
HonorBound
Tonight we kicked off our men's ministry efforts at Velocity Church. I'm excited about seeing the spiritual growth of our men over the next several months. By Christmas we should be much more the men we were tonight because of our desire to move forward in our faith!
I say Men's Ministry "Efforts" because even though we like to meet up for breakfast once a month and inhale bacon like it's going out of style, we're more than a group of AM meat eaters. We're about helping others. My prayer for our Velocity Church Men is that we are keenly aware of our own spiritual aptitude so that we can make adjustments to personally move forward & be of good use to those who are closest to us; whether it's a spouse, child, co worker, or even the cashier - my goal is for our men to see the need and meet it without hesitation. Our wives need to be loved, kids need to see Jesus, co workers need a good example and cashiers are people too; and we're ready to give people something to believe in.
Our Velocity Church Men's Team is called HonorBound... a term that will mean something positive to many people before too long!
I say Men's Ministry "Efforts" because even though we like to meet up for breakfast once a month and inhale bacon like it's going out of style, we're more than a group of AM meat eaters. We're about helping others. My prayer for our Velocity Church Men is that we are keenly aware of our own spiritual aptitude so that we can make adjustments to personally move forward & be of good use to those who are closest to us; whether it's a spouse, child, co worker, or even the cashier - my goal is for our men to see the need and meet it without hesitation. Our wives need to be loved, kids need to see Jesus, co workers need a good example and cashiers are people too; and we're ready to give people something to believe in.
Our Velocity Church Men's Team is called HonorBound... a term that will mean something positive to many people before too long!
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