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Been a While 01/20/2009
 

Okay, I recognize that it has been a while and now no one is going to even read this because I haven't created any interest but her it goes.  I am away this week doing my yearly sermon preparation for 2009.  It has been a fruitful week so far.  I always feel like God meets me here.

I feel like God is beckoning me back to himself in a new way.  I have been searching for direction for life, the church, and my family.  I have sought council from my friends, read contemporary books, and listened to godly men's words of wisdom.  This week I feel like God has asked me the question, "Why do you seek everyone council but you seem to by pass me?"  Ouch.

As I look at my recent life, I have found that I seek out time with men yet I begrudgingly pursue God.  This is a humbling statement and maybe unwise to admit so publicly but maybe my honesty will help others to take a deeper look inside their hearts. 

My goal this year:  Pursue God with vigor.  Pray and expect him to respond.  Love him and expect to loved in return.  Sacrifice and expect him to bless.

Will  <><

 


Comments

David Rainer

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:10:32

That sounds like a good goal!! I was thinking today about why my increased time in "quiet times" was not yielding any foreseeable "results." Then it was like the Holy Spirit hit me with the words, "John 15."

Abide in me. Yea, it's easy, to give 1 hr, 2 hrs, 3 hrs of your day to God, but what purpose does it serve if the rest of the day you're doing what you please because you've tanked up on grace for the day. Abide...every hour, minute, second, millisecond...that's what He told us to do, & that's impossible in my flesh.

I would like to share your goal.

 



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