Funny how when I stop to think about my day I can see the Lords Hands all over it. I need to make it more of a point to stop and acknowledge his presence.
This morning I had breakfast with Chip. We meet once a week and just talk about what's going on, we read through a couple books. It's a mentor sort of deal, he is able to speak truth into my life and help me process things, he is so wise. But this morning he was running late so I had 30 minutes to read my bible and pray. It turned out to be really good for me to sit and pray (usually is...). But while I was praying my stomach was growling a lot and very loudly. I kept thinking about how I wanted two bagels instead of one. The problem with getting two bagels is that Chip always pays so I would have felt bad ordering two... So let me tell you about the Lords provision; when home girl was putting my bagel through the toaster half of it fell on the floor! So she made another bagel and gave me the half with it! It was the perfect amount of food for me.
Tonight I was walking home from team time in the dark. I saw my shadow and I began to think about what a pretty big guy I am... As I walked and as I was thinking about how big I am, I stood up straighter and had a sense of pride. Most people don't want to mess with a guy who is 6' 5' 230 pounds. As I was feeling a sense of pride I felt an even bigger presence behind me, I really felt like it was the Lord walking behind me. It was then that I realized how much bigger God is than me. My Confidence should not be in myself and my own accomplishments; my confidence should rest in the Lord behind me. It is his presence that allows me to walk upright. As big as I am or think I am, I am nothing without the presence of the Lord. As I was thinking through all of this a street light came on above me and lit up the street. This was an awesome picture reminding me that He is the one that lights my path and only when I am walking in step with Him will He show me the way. In Him should I boast, not of my own strength or wisdom. He will light my path and show me the way.
When I got home I had a couple of facebook messages. One of which was from one of my high school guys. He sent it to a bunch of the other guys from YoungLife encouraging them to come to my campaigners. It was SO cool! Home boy stepped up with out me asking him to and took ownership of campaigners. It showed me that he really does appreciate what I'm doing, he gets it! He sees the bigger picture, he knows its more than club! Its about JESUS! I'd be lying if I said it didn't bring a tear to my eye... Over lunch I was asking Adam if he felt like we were really making a difference in the high school. Its a question I've been thinking about a lot lately As I am finishing up my time in the ministry I was to leave a legacy behind, I want to have made a difference. Home boys message reminded me and showed me that I have had an impact.
Sometimes I tend to get excited about things and when I do I want to share them with the people around me. It is so much more fun to share things you enjoy with the people around you then to simply enjoy them by yourself. It gives it so much more meaning. A lot of times I would rather give something to someone and watch them enjoy it rather than having it for myself. But if the person you give the gift to doesn't receive it, it sort of takes the joy out of giving. The joy from giving gifts comes from the excitement of the recipient. You want them to enjoy the item or experience as much as you.
Today look for the Lords presence in your life. Challenge him to show up. And when he does... Take note of it, write it down, and thank Him for it.
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