Yesterday was one of the best days of my life. I woke up early to attend the first service of church and listened to an incredible message about local and global outreach. Now I consider myself to be very outgoing when it comes to sharing my faith. I enjoy serving and giving my time, gifts and resources to those in need. But its seems as though it always been under my circumstances, my time, my agenda. When I watched the video played at the end of the message, I could only weep. Not for the hurting people of this world that are so lost and clueless about a loving God, but because I've not been able to just say, HERE AM I! Three powerful words. HERE AM I! Easy to say but much harder to live. I need Gods help to give me the strength, His word to give me faith and His Holy Spirit to boldly go. Sunday morning, I decided to kick it up a notch, to make a new commitment and just say to the Lord, HERE AM I. Lets all make a new commitment and say here am I to whatever God has in store for us.

His Servant

Stop and smell the roses

Today I sat down for a few minutes to catch my breath from what has been an extremely busy month. I sat there in my office, just me and the computer. I starred at the blank canvas before me, hoping to write a prophetic word or thought. Instead I found myself thinking how pathetic my life has become lately. How I've allowed work and other project to interfere with my relationship with God, family and friends. I've always thought of myself as a great man of God, a great husband and father to my children, and a pretty good friend. But I have failed. Failed to stop and smell the roses. A very wise man once told me that "When you work for your boss, you should give 110% of yourself for the time required to work. But if you couldn't finish the job, it would be there tomorrow." Wow! Simple words with a hugh meaning. There is only one shot at this game we call life, one and only one. So not taking the time to spend with family, friends and most importantly God is a smart thing to do. Thank you God for opening my eyes. Thank you for telling me to stop and smell the roses.