"The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
How many times do we try to appear ok? When are we down with burdens and burning with troubles, but try to apear fine?
Today I was cutting my grass and washed my car and oh how beautiful did my yard look. Oh I was so proud of myself. Then I remembered how I intended to help clean the inside of my house and how much work I yet had to do. I thought of the fact that my neighbors probably don't care how the inside of my house looks, it really doesn't affect the value of their homes or even embarass them when they bring friends through the neighborhood.
So my question is, how many times in our lives have we just cared what our neighbors think? I must admit I can personally get distracted with what others think. God wants to help us through our burdens and troubles. He knows we can't always appear ok. It is amazing for me to know that my Savior stands at my side with open arms to either hold me or guide me.
So how can I encounter the invisible God if I only care of what the visible people think? Today I hope you can look at things that you need to render, pray and open your heart to this invisible God who can do things that no one can even attempt to. Open up to a God that really cares for you!
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice as we open our heart and hand Him every aspect of our lives. Remember that "the LORD looks at the heart."
The journey continues...
Monday, June 30, 2008
Songlist 2.29.08
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Cool passage in reminding me that God bring true hope. I need to depend on Him and trust Him in every aspect of my life. Especially those things I know I can pull off. Things are way better His way.
I pray that God gives me vision and new creative ideas to allow people to interact with God in a new way. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. Sometimes the same, sometimes different. I place my trust in Him.
"Let God Arise" Chris Tomlin
"Salvation is Here" Hillsong United
"Sweetly Broken" Vineyard
"Nothing But The Blood" Matt Redman
"Let Me Sing" Northpoint
We keep meeting new people and speaking to people who are excited about God and about Bridges. God never ceases to surprise us and is always on the move.
Cool passage in reminding me that God bring true hope. I need to depend on Him and trust Him in every aspect of my life. Especially those things I know I can pull off. Things are way better His way.
I pray that God gives me vision and new creative ideas to allow people to interact with God in a new way. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. Sometimes the same, sometimes different. I place my trust in Him.
"Let God Arise" Chris Tomlin
"Salvation is Here" Hillsong United
"Sweetly Broken" Vineyard
"Nothing But The Blood" Matt Redman
"Let Me Sing" Northpoint
We keep meeting new people and speaking to people who are excited about God and about Bridges. God never ceases to surprise us and is always on the move.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Hearing God's voice in little things..
Serving the world is one of main focus at Bridges. Romans 15:2 says, "Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, "How can I help?" MSG Translation
We go to learn and see the Jesus did exaclty this. He did not go wandering about life seeing what coud be done for His own comfort. Jesus did not avoid people troubles. He immediately felt compassion and sought wisdom from above to encourage and some to physically heal. There are people all around us who need help. People need to feel God's love in a practical way. At Bridges I hope we continue seeking God's will for our individual life as we interact with this God who still has compassion and power to heal. God is definitely interactive, wanting to reach out, wanting to help.
Are we ready for His call? Are we willing to pull over and help with the broken down car on the side of the road? Are we willing to help plant flowers in elderly home's rose gardens as we brighten people's lives and bring hope? What is this awesome and interactive God asking you to do today?
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice even (especially) on the small day-to-day things. Remember that "strength is for service, not status."
The journey continues...
We go to learn and see the Jesus did exaclty this. He did not go wandering about life seeing what coud be done for His own comfort. Jesus did not avoid people troubles. He immediately felt compassion and sought wisdom from above to encourage and some to physically heal. There are people all around us who need help. People need to feel God's love in a practical way. At Bridges I hope we continue seeking God's will for our individual life as we interact with this God who still has compassion and power to heal. God is definitely interactive, wanting to reach out, wanting to help.
Are we ready for His call? Are we willing to pull over and help with the broken down car on the side of the road? Are we willing to help plant flowers in elderly home's rose gardens as we brighten people's lives and bring hope? What is this awesome and interactive God asking you to do today?
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice even (especially) on the small day-to-day things. Remember that "strength is for service, not status."
The journey continues...
Monday, June 16, 2008
Songlist 6.15.08
I am excited as I see God unfold His work at Bridges, through people serving and doing things with no gain to them. I thank Marshall for joining our team and playing a rocking solid bass!
"I am a Friend of God" Michael Gungor verion
"Awesome God" Beeching
"Endlessly"
"Hungry"
"Yearn" Shane & Shane
"I am a Friend of God" Michael Gungor verion
"Awesome God" Beeching
"Endlessly"
"Hungry"
"Yearn" Shane & Shane
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
out of my office
Church planting has it's fun twists. Jefferson Church of Christ had been sooooo generous in letting me use the youth's office until they hired a new minister. So the time has come! I'm out........
Start praying that God will provide financially to relocate to a close location towards the community we are trying to reach. We dream of a central location where people can come and do ministry (tutoring, pantry, practice room, lifegroup meeting room). Something between 800-1000 sq feet. Patrick and I currently share a 10 X 10' office, a way to know each other better, I guess. God is so good to us! Here's my hole in my office...
Song List 6.1.08
The Chronicles of the Kingdom continues.....
This week touched on The Beatitudes...blessed are those (happy are those) who are meek, poor in spirit, peacemakers, etc. We had a look into God's welcoming and yearning spirit for all to come and be happy (blessed) by Him. Poor in spirit, cause we don't have it all or have been broken or don't expect anything out of life, we can then find it in Him. The meek are blessed, cause we feel we don't have anything or been ran over or tramples, God rescues us and gives us meaning. "Who are we that He is mindful of us?" had a great Sunday! Great set-up and tear down team....thank you all!
"Friend of God"
"Let Me Sing"
"Nothing But The Blood"
"Jesus Paid It All"
"Mighty To Save"
This week touched on The Beatitudes...blessed are those (happy are those) who are meek, poor in spirit, peacemakers, etc. We had a look into God's welcoming and yearning spirit for all to come and be happy (blessed) by Him. Poor in spirit, cause we don't have it all or have been broken or don't expect anything out of life, we can then find it in Him. The meek are blessed, cause we feel we don't have anything or been ran over or tramples, God rescues us and gives us meaning. "Who are we that He is mindful of us?" had a great Sunday! Great set-up and tear down team....thank you all!
"Friend of God"
"Let Me Sing"
"Nothing But The Blood"
"Jesus Paid It All"
"Mighty To Save"
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