1. I haven't blogged for a week!
2. I still have a Peru DVD to make for thank you gifts, and no working software to make it with.
3. I moved a lot of equipment today, and my back is mad at me.
4. Back to swingshift next week...why am I not excited?
5. I really like the new Fray song, "never say never." it's on the transformer's II soundtrack, which is a stupid movie by the way!
6. Sold another picture today, and have more buyers lined up!
7. I have been reading about the glory of the new covenant, the Spirit of righteousness that is making us in the likeness of Christ, and the failure of the law to save and only condemn-ironically, the pastor spoke of it on Sunday, and Monday night.
8. A closed door and covered windows meeting today at work, which means big changes ahead...some of us will be looking for work soon-I just need to pay off my little bit of debt first! =)
9. Andrew and I are on a family plan together for our phones. We have a new member today-and our bill is so much cheaper! I am so proud of our little family! =)
10. I am feeling really poor right now. I have been eating pb & j almost everyday for lunch. Today I could not take it anymore! I saw a bunch of people eating really nice lunches, so I went to Subway and got something good to eat!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
My attempt at T.O.T.!!!
1. I went on a spur of the moment, random trip into Montana on Saturday, and it was just what I needed. We spent much of the time taking in the "glory of God." It was very refreshing, and I am hoping to do this more often. I would like to do a trip like this with all of my brothers! hint, hint...
2. On that same day, we ran in to Lori and Sig Jensen in Sandpoint. Sig and I talked for quite some time...he has never changed one bit. I really do love that guy, and am so impressed by his heart for God - and his consistency! I have been challenged lately about my selfish way of life, and if I have ever seen anyone sacrifice personal gain, so that he might serve God, it has been him! It was really awesome to see someone in person, living out something that I have not been able to do! And I always have to smile when he tells me what a blessing the young people from my generation have been to him...because he was such a big part in helping us to become who we are today! We have great role models.
3. I am normally not interested in politics, and never get involved in what's going on...lately, I have been getting really fired up over the direction of our country, and the world...I am especially saddened to see people close to me that can't see what is really happening, and how far we are drifting from God. P.S. Don't take this as an invitation to talk politics with me! = )
4. I am blessed by my small group. Jared and Summer Bailey are a part of the group, and their new little girl was born last week. I asked the small group if they wanted to give a small gift to them as a group, and they gave over and above! I have also been on the receiving end of people who are very generous in their giving, and was such a huge encouragement to me! And it becomes a blessing to be able to give back when they are in need. Isn't that how God designed the church?!!! Side note: in talking to a non-christian at work today, he mentioned that he would just love to work at a place that he could come home knowing that he helped somebody that day, rather than work for corporate greed. "you know, just like you talked about on the Peru trip." ahhh...a seed is sprouting???? yes!!!! = )
5. I have not been drinking Amp or pop, except for one on the weekend! I feel so much better, and I don't feel like I need it anymore...
6. Insurance came through and I have a new bass guitar...has been nice to be back playing music again.
7. Work has been amazing! I have some great supervisors that really put an effort in to making me feel appreciated. I know this is not that big of a deal, but it is so much easier to work extra hard, and put in crazy hours, when they repay you with a simple thank you. My new boss has been so good to me, and he is working on getting me a retroactive raise(2 years)! He told me that my last review was in 2005...that is true, because all of my previous supervisors always just gave me a raise without a review...my last raise was 2 years ago - which I have not complained about, because I'm not exactly popular with the guy who signs my checks. = )
More good stuff about my supervisor: He keeps track of what I'm doing, he gives me direction, he tells me what he expects from me, he understands the complexity of our position, and he gives me days off when he knows I have been putting in a bunch of hours...what a difference! On a side note: For quite some time, I have been working swing shift monday-wednesday, and then I go to dayshift thursday and friday, because I told them that I could not work thursday swing (small group at my house). Today is the last day of swing shift for quite some time - I am back to dayshift! = )
8. I went with Dad to the golf shop today and bought some golf shoes for half price. Dad could not get the pair he wanted unless he would take a second pair for free. = ) Worked out pretty well for me! We split the cost, so we both got our shoes for half the price! Buying shoes is always kind of hard for me - I have a very common foot size (12), and there is hardly ever a pair that fits me well...and because I am only 5'11", shoes always look like water skies on me!
9. I really think that there is a lot of talent in the family with photography, and it's time to get something started! hint, hint....the girls can do all the portraits and weddings, and I will do the easy part and hang some pictures on the wall = )
10. I have $1500.00 left to pay on my car, and I am debt free! On that note, it has not been running the greatest, so hopefully I won't end up paying on a broke down car!
Ok, time for bed...this swing-shifter has to try and get up early in the morning for work!
2. On that same day, we ran in to Lori and Sig Jensen in Sandpoint. Sig and I talked for quite some time...he has never changed one bit. I really do love that guy, and am so impressed by his heart for God - and his consistency! I have been challenged lately about my selfish way of life, and if I have ever seen anyone sacrifice personal gain, so that he might serve God, it has been him! It was really awesome to see someone in person, living out something that I have not been able to do! And I always have to smile when he tells me what a blessing the young people from my generation have been to him...because he was such a big part in helping us to become who we are today! We have great role models.
3. I am normally not interested in politics, and never get involved in what's going on...lately, I have been getting really fired up over the direction of our country, and the world...I am especially saddened to see people close to me that can't see what is really happening, and how far we are drifting from God. P.S. Don't take this as an invitation to talk politics with me! = )
4. I am blessed by my small group. Jared and Summer Bailey are a part of the group, and their new little girl was born last week. I asked the small group if they wanted to give a small gift to them as a group, and they gave over and above! I have also been on the receiving end of people who are very generous in their giving, and was such a huge encouragement to me! And it becomes a blessing to be able to give back when they are in need. Isn't that how God designed the church?!!! Side note: in talking to a non-christian at work today, he mentioned that he would just love to work at a place that he could come home knowing that he helped somebody that day, rather than work for corporate greed. "you know, just like you talked about on the Peru trip." ahhh...a seed is sprouting???? yes!!!! = )
5. I have not been drinking Amp or pop, except for one on the weekend! I feel so much better, and I don't feel like I need it anymore...
6. Insurance came through and I have a new bass guitar...has been nice to be back playing music again.
7. Work has been amazing! I have some great supervisors that really put an effort in to making me feel appreciated. I know this is not that big of a deal, but it is so much easier to work extra hard, and put in crazy hours, when they repay you with a simple thank you. My new boss has been so good to me, and he is working on getting me a retroactive raise(2 years)! He told me that my last review was in 2005...that is true, because all of my previous supervisors always just gave me a raise without a review...my last raise was 2 years ago - which I have not complained about, because I'm not exactly popular with the guy who signs my checks. = )
More good stuff about my supervisor: He keeps track of what I'm doing, he gives me direction, he tells me what he expects from me, he understands the complexity of our position, and he gives me days off when he knows I have been putting in a bunch of hours...what a difference! On a side note: For quite some time, I have been working swing shift monday-wednesday, and then I go to dayshift thursday and friday, because I told them that I could not work thursday swing (small group at my house). Today is the last day of swing shift for quite some time - I am back to dayshift! = )
8. I went with Dad to the golf shop today and bought some golf shoes for half price. Dad could not get the pair he wanted unless he would take a second pair for free. = ) Worked out pretty well for me! We split the cost, so we both got our shoes for half the price! Buying shoes is always kind of hard for me - I have a very common foot size (12), and there is hardly ever a pair that fits me well...and because I am only 5'11", shoes always look like water skies on me!
9. I really think that there is a lot of talent in the family with photography, and it's time to get something started! hint, hint....the girls can do all the portraits and weddings, and I will do the easy part and hang some pictures on the wall = )
10. I have $1500.00 left to pay on my car, and I am debt free! On that note, it has not been running the greatest, so hopefully I won't end up paying on a broke down car!
Ok, time for bed...this swing-shifter has to try and get up early in the morning for work!
Rocky Mountain High
I was going through a few pictures that did not make the initial cut, and found this one...it was on our way back into the states - we were very close to the border (in Canada). this is pretty much the same view where you cross the border. We were driving out of Calgary, and everything is just flat prairie, right up to the Rockies. It's a pretty cool contrast. I am jealous of the farmers who have a view of this in their backyard! This is only a section of the range...they stretched across the whole horizon! Awesome...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Daytrippin...
I love being spontaneous! Yesterday was one of those days. I had planned to go watch Gonzaga play in an open gym practice, but everyone else was busy, and I really didn't want to wait in line for several hours. Instead, me an my buddy Brent decided to take a road trip at the last minute. We got a late start, and our mission was to end at the National Bison Range near Polson, Montana - drive fast, make the stops along the way quick.
We were also late in the season to catch the fall colors of the leaf trees. However, it was perfect timing to catch the colors of the tamarack trees. This was our first random stop along the road. The tamaracks were in full color!
I was very lucky at this stop. We had parked on the side of the road, and I found my wallet laying on the ground, which apparently fell when I got out of the car. I would have never found it if I hadn't of seen it laying there when I did.
On our way to the bison range, we took a drive down HW 56, along the Bull River. This is one of my favorite places to go for pictures. Chad and I made this drive early this spring, and got these same shots. It's amazing how different they look at different times of the year.
The sun and the clouds were playing tricks with us...the sun would break through the clouds and highlight some trees, and we had to take a quick shot before the clouds made the sun disappear.
Chad and I stopped at a small place to take a picture of these mountains this spring, but did not see this spot that was just down the road. The water was perfectly still, and reflecting the scenery behind it - it was a beautiful setting!
Daylight was going fast! The sun was lighting the landscape amazingly the whole way to the range, and we passed many photo opps so we would have enough light for buffalo.
We arrived at 5:45, and the gates closed at 7pm, so we did not have much time. It may have been too late in the year to go, so we did not see any bison near the road. We did see lots of deer...
and a herd of elk...the light was low, so the pics were not so good.
Brent has a really nice camera and lens, so in really low light, he could actually attempt to get some decent shots of the few bison that were hanging around. We had to work extra hard to find the bison, and get past a few gates - next time we'll have to go earlier in the year.
The view from the bison range was amazing! We got there just as the sun was shooting some rays out of the clouds. Unfortunately, the clouds buried the mountains. I would love to go back on a clear day - the Rockies are amazing over there!
This would be a good trip for the whole family to do sometime, maybe when there is buffalo though...
We were also late in the season to catch the fall colors of the leaf trees. However, it was perfect timing to catch the colors of the tamarack trees. This was our first random stop along the road. The tamaracks were in full color!
I was very lucky at this stop. We had parked on the side of the road, and I found my wallet laying on the ground, which apparently fell when I got out of the car. I would have never found it if I hadn't of seen it laying there when I did.
On our way to the bison range, we took a drive down HW 56, along the Bull River. This is one of my favorite places to go for pictures. Chad and I made this drive early this spring, and got these same shots. It's amazing how different they look at different times of the year.
The sun and the clouds were playing tricks with us...the sun would break through the clouds and highlight some trees, and we had to take a quick shot before the clouds made the sun disappear.
Chad and I stopped at a small place to take a picture of these mountains this spring, but did not see this spot that was just down the road. The water was perfectly still, and reflecting the scenery behind it - it was a beautiful setting!
Daylight was going fast! The sun was lighting the landscape amazingly the whole way to the range, and we passed many photo opps so we would have enough light for buffalo.
We arrived at 5:45, and the gates closed at 7pm, so we did not have much time. It may have been too late in the year to go, so we did not see any bison near the road. We did see lots of deer...
and a herd of elk...the light was low, so the pics were not so good.
Brent has a really nice camera and lens, so in really low light, he could actually attempt to get some decent shots of the few bison that were hanging around. We had to work extra hard to find the bison, and get past a few gates - next time we'll have to go earlier in the year.
The view from the bison range was amazing! We got there just as the sun was shooting some rays out of the clouds. Unfortunately, the clouds buried the mountains. I would love to go back on a clear day - the Rockies are amazing over there!
This would be a good trip for the whole family to do sometime, maybe when there is buffalo though...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Trainspotting...
As I was headed in to work yesterday, I noticed a couple on the south end of the long bridge, with a commercial size video camera. I thought, hmmm, must be doing a documentary on Sandpoint. As I neared the north end of the long bridge, I noticed that the emergency pull-out area was packed with about 6 cars, and there were another 3 cars parked on the south bound lane. All the plates were from out of state, obviously. If any bonner county person parks there, they get a ticket! All of the people were out of their cars with digital cameras and video cameras. What is going on??? They were looking out over the lake, waiting and watching for something...now I was super-curious, because I sure didn't hear about anything, and I live in Sandpoint!
So I went on my way to work, and what do I see? A bunch more cars parked on the road in front of our building! And people walking around a looking across the road...did a UFO crash land? Is it the end of the world? Did I get left behind? = ) Kind of felt like the movie Independence Day. Well, this time I got out and had a look for myself - this is what I found...
It was an old train from 1941, parked right in front of our building. I believe they are steam engines from that era. Apparently they are a pretty big deal, because everyone was stopping to look at it. I had to take a closer look...the mechanics of the machine was pretty cool. The old design with the arms turning the wheels - which I think has a much better look to it.
The wheels were huge! Just to give you an idea, this is a picture of one of the mechanics standing next to them, while letting off some steam out of one of the pressure relief valves.
The oil can really adds to this picture....makes it look more nestalgic!
The train is apparently headed to Portland, which will be its new home. The trip is a fund raiser for the train itself, and as you can see, there are some added on amtrak cars (the ugly cars that don't match). These cars are also for the purpose of raising money, for other causes, which they did not say what they were.
So I guess a train is big news in Sandpoint - that's a small town for ya.
and that's a wrap...
I'm Lance Beck, reporting live.
So I went on my way to work, and what do I see? A bunch more cars parked on the road in front of our building! And people walking around a looking across the road...did a UFO crash land? Is it the end of the world? Did I get left behind? = ) Kind of felt like the movie Independence Day. Well, this time I got out and had a look for myself - this is what I found...
It was an old train from 1941, parked right in front of our building. I believe they are steam engines from that era. Apparently they are a pretty big deal, because everyone was stopping to look at it. I had to take a closer look...the mechanics of the machine was pretty cool. The old design with the arms turning the wheels - which I think has a much better look to it.
The wheels were huge! Just to give you an idea, this is a picture of one of the mechanics standing next to them, while letting off some steam out of one of the pressure relief valves.
The oil can really adds to this picture....makes it look more nestalgic!
The train is apparently headed to Portland, which will be its new home. The trip is a fund raiser for the train itself, and as you can see, there are some added on amtrak cars (the ugly cars that don't match). These cars are also for the purpose of raising money, for other causes, which they did not say what they were.
So I guess a train is big news in Sandpoint - that's a small town for ya.
and that's a wrap...
I'm Lance Beck, reporting live.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
It will cost you everything!
Well, the search for answers continues...
I am really at a loss on this idea of "things and stuff." While it seems that we have gotten a good grasp on when it becomes an idol, or when it becomes more important than our love for Christ, or our motives and intentions are wrong, I still question when it actually become useful for his kingdom? And if it is not useful for his kingdom, is it not useless? I have a passion for photography, I love taking pictures of God's creation! But is it not useless? I have a gun, is that not useless? I have a mountain bike, is that not useless? I decorate my house with pictures, we have nice floors, nice counter-tops, etc...I am just confused right now...as I keep searching scriptures, I see over and over how we are to die to ourselves, and live selflessly!
My search has brought me to this: what is the cost of following Christ? what does it mean to be a disciple?
I know the important thing to keep in mind here, is obedience. And maybe God is working in my life right now, to prune out the useless stuff, and this is one of those steps of obedience.
But as I read more and more, I don't see anywhere in the scriptures that looks down on living a selfless life - it encourages it! But, I can find all kinds of scriptures about storing up treasures on earth, or not helping those in need, or considering yourself better than another (on a side note, the fact that I have some of these things is proof that I consider myself better than another? I have chosen to improve my own life, rather than help another, am I wrong on this?)
Here are some of the scripture I have read so far...this is the cost of being a disciple!
The cost is everything!
Matthew 8:20-22 Foxes and birds have a home, but the Son of Man has no place to rest. We should not expect great things as we follow Christ. And if Christ did not consider it a priority, should we? For those who would hesitate to the calling of Christ, as one man wanted to take care of his ailing father and bury him, Jesus replies, “let the dead bury the dead.” We cannot put anything before the calling of Christ. Many say that we just need to be willing to give up everything "when" we are called. Are we not called already? "Go and make disciples of all the nations."
Matthew 6:19-34 a disciple should not store up treasures on earth, but seek his kingdom, and his righteousness…
It is absolute commitment…
Luke 14:25-33; Matthew 10:37-39 absolute commitment to Christ. Nothing comes before Christ in the life of a disciple.
It is a selfless life of service!
John 12:23-26 the life of the disciple is not self-seeking. We must die to ourselves, and serve and follow Christ.
It just seems to me that complete selflessness, seeks nothing but serving Christ and the result is that we die to ourselves, and live a life of love for God and others (through obedience). In return, we live in a joyful and loving relationship with God. So God may not call us to sell all we have and give to those in need, but when he does, we must obey. This we already have established!
But...if it is useless for the kingdom of God, why do we have it? We have it because we want it-there can be no other reason! Getting down to the root of it, it is selfish! This is what is really haunting me right now...we are dead to ourselves! we do not care about those things!
I do...
I am far from selfless, and it is a daily struggle to "choose this day, who I will serve." Most of the time, it is serving me...
The cost is everything, and I can't get around that. My heart should belong to God. My faith should produce obedience because of my love for God, and the result is that I live a selfless life of service. Christ denied all of the earthly treasures, and lived every moment in complete submission to the will of the Father. Should we not do the same?
You guys are way ahead of me on this...and maybe you can again, help me get my thoughts wrapped around this. Everything is black and white to me - either it is or it isn't. Maybe this is not so black and white....maybe that is why I am so confused. = )
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I am really at a loss on this idea of "things and stuff." While it seems that we have gotten a good grasp on when it becomes an idol, or when it becomes more important than our love for Christ, or our motives and intentions are wrong, I still question when it actually become useful for his kingdom? And if it is not useful for his kingdom, is it not useless? I have a passion for photography, I love taking pictures of God's creation! But is it not useless? I have a gun, is that not useless? I have a mountain bike, is that not useless? I decorate my house with pictures, we have nice floors, nice counter-tops, etc...I am just confused right now...as I keep searching scriptures, I see over and over how we are to die to ourselves, and live selflessly!
My search has brought me to this: what is the cost of following Christ? what does it mean to be a disciple?
I know the important thing to keep in mind here, is obedience. And maybe God is working in my life right now, to prune out the useless stuff, and this is one of those steps of obedience.
But as I read more and more, I don't see anywhere in the scriptures that looks down on living a selfless life - it encourages it! But, I can find all kinds of scriptures about storing up treasures on earth, or not helping those in need, or considering yourself better than another (on a side note, the fact that I have some of these things is proof that I consider myself better than another? I have chosen to improve my own life, rather than help another, am I wrong on this?)
Here are some of the scripture I have read so far...this is the cost of being a disciple!
The cost is everything!
Matthew 8:20-22 Foxes and birds have a home, but the Son of Man has no place to rest. We should not expect great things as we follow Christ. And if Christ did not consider it a priority, should we? For those who would hesitate to the calling of Christ, as one man wanted to take care of his ailing father and bury him, Jesus replies, “let the dead bury the dead.” We cannot put anything before the calling of Christ. Many say that we just need to be willing to give up everything "when" we are called. Are we not called already? "Go and make disciples of all the nations."
Matthew 6:19-34 a disciple should not store up treasures on earth, but seek his kingdom, and his righteousness…
It is absolute commitment…
Luke 14:25-33; Matthew 10:37-39 absolute commitment to Christ. Nothing comes before Christ in the life of a disciple.
It is a selfless life of service!
John 12:23-26 the life of the disciple is not self-seeking. We must die to ourselves, and serve and follow Christ.
It just seems to me that complete selflessness, seeks nothing but serving Christ and the result is that we die to ourselves, and live a life of love for God and others (through obedience). In return, we live in a joyful and loving relationship with God. So God may not call us to sell all we have and give to those in need, but when he does, we must obey. This we already have established!
But...if it is useless for the kingdom of God, why do we have it? We have it because we want it-there can be no other reason! Getting down to the root of it, it is selfish! This is what is really haunting me right now...we are dead to ourselves! we do not care about those things!
I do...
I am far from selfless, and it is a daily struggle to "choose this day, who I will serve." Most of the time, it is serving me...
The cost is everything, and I can't get around that. My heart should belong to God. My faith should produce obedience because of my love for God, and the result is that I live a selfless life of service. Christ denied all of the earthly treasures, and lived every moment in complete submission to the will of the Father. Should we not do the same?
You guys are way ahead of me on this...and maybe you can again, help me get my thoughts wrapped around this. Everything is black and white to me - either it is or it isn't. Maybe this is not so black and white....maybe that is why I am so confused. = )
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
My haunted mind...
I am starting a personal study about something that has been really bothering me the last couple of months. As I fumble along, I will need some direction and advice. I do not consider myself a scholar on much of anything, and many of you know the scriptures so much better than I do. I am seeking answers - and your help is appreciated! Here are my thoughts:
As I look at the world around me, and even into my own life, I see a theme. We live a selfish life!
In the midst of our selfish life, we are continually trying to improve our image. We spend much of our time doing things to satisfy our own idea for fulfillment of life. We buy the expensive clothes, we drive nice cars, we acquire toys (tv’s, computers,cars,furniture,houses, etc.) My life is full of these things, and my time is spent acquiring them - all these things that have no meaning when this life is over. These treasures will pass away! Why do I have them? It is a self-centered, self-seeking life.
I need an answer…when is it ok to have some of these “treasures,” and when does it become a selfish lifestyle? I can easily live without a computer, nice clothes, a tv, a bed, a camera, etc. Is it wrong to have these things? Is it important for a man to provide nice things, house, car, for his family? Can we really justify the things we acquire in our lives? Some people tell me that it is a heart issue. If you do not place importance on this “stuff” over the things of God, then it is ok to have these things. Some even justify that these things can be used for ministry. While I agree with this, it often becomes an excuse for me to acquire these things. My response to them when they tell me this: “God has obviously shown us that we are to give to those in need, so the fact that I have these things tells me that “things” are more important to me than helping those in need.”
I am a believer in a God who wants to bless his children, but it is also my belief that He does it so that we can help others, and that they would praise God through it. 2 Cor. 9:6-15
When telling Jesus that you will go wherever He goes, how would you respond to His answer? in Matthew 8:20 "foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head." Should we expect any different as a disciple of Jesus? Why do I struggle with this? I don't think I am prepared to give up this acquired lifestyle, for the life that Jesus lived. And maybe that's where the answer lies...am I willing to give it up when He asks for it? Do I need to look at Abraham, and how he trusted God to provide for the life of his son Isaac? Oh me of little faith!
I am haunted by the constant reminder that my life is given to me by God, to glorify Him. My life is a gift, a blessing – not to be taken for granted, not to be lived to fulfill my own satisfaction. God wants more!!!
There is a lot to this, and I will have to discect it slowly, and spend much time in prayer and reading the Word...and getting help from you! = ) where to start?
As I look at the world around me, and even into my own life, I see a theme. We live a selfish life!
In the midst of our selfish life, we are continually trying to improve our image. We spend much of our time doing things to satisfy our own idea for fulfillment of life. We buy the expensive clothes, we drive nice cars, we acquire toys (tv’s, computers,cars,furniture,houses, etc.) My life is full of these things, and my time is spent acquiring them - all these things that have no meaning when this life is over. These treasures will pass away! Why do I have them? It is a self-centered, self-seeking life.
I need an answer…when is it ok to have some of these “treasures,” and when does it become a selfish lifestyle? I can easily live without a computer, nice clothes, a tv, a bed, a camera, etc. Is it wrong to have these things? Is it important for a man to provide nice things, house, car, for his family? Can we really justify the things we acquire in our lives? Some people tell me that it is a heart issue. If you do not place importance on this “stuff” over the things of God, then it is ok to have these things. Some even justify that these things can be used for ministry. While I agree with this, it often becomes an excuse for me to acquire these things. My response to them when they tell me this: “God has obviously shown us that we are to give to those in need, so the fact that I have these things tells me that “things” are more important to me than helping those in need.”
I am a believer in a God who wants to bless his children, but it is also my belief that He does it so that we can help others, and that they would praise God through it. 2 Cor. 9:6-15
When telling Jesus that you will go wherever He goes, how would you respond to His answer? in Matthew 8:20 "foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head." Should we expect any different as a disciple of Jesus? Why do I struggle with this? I don't think I am prepared to give up this acquired lifestyle, for the life that Jesus lived. And maybe that's where the answer lies...am I willing to give it up when He asks for it? Do I need to look at Abraham, and how he trusted God to provide for the life of his son Isaac? Oh me of little faith!
I am haunted by the constant reminder that my life is given to me by God, to glorify Him. My life is a gift, a blessing – not to be taken for granted, not to be lived to fulfill my own satisfaction. God wants more!!!
There is a lot to this, and I will have to discect it slowly, and spend much time in prayer and reading the Word...and getting help from you! = ) where to start?
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