What a week...

Hey everyone,

I don't know if it is just me, but has your week been busy? The world we live in is a fast paced, over-achieving, immediate gratification, find you anywhere society where we must run until we can't run anymore. Then, go to sleep, and get up and do it all over again.

With so many things to do, I tend to forget that I'm just a human "being", not a human "doing". If I allow the world to dictate my schedule, then most assuredly I will forget to spend time with God. Even attempts to set a specific time to read the Word and pray get interrupted by meetings, phone calls and unexpected errands.

But... aren't those really just excuses? We always clear our schedule to watch our favorite TV shows, sports, shopping, etc... the things we really want to do. Those things we enjoy doing. When did we stop enjoying God's Word? Prayer? Are we so self-centered these days that we forget who it was that has granted us the very breath in our lungs?

Psalm 63:1-5

¹ O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
² I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
³ Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
⁴ I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
⁵ You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.

Make this your prayer for the next week and see what the Lord does in your life. Amen.

Serving Him,

Pastor Brian

Okay everybody,

Here it is. My new blog. I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, so bear with me. I am hoping to use this to share about what the Lord is speaking to my heart. I'm no great writer, but I will do my best to keep you all interested.

In our staff study time, we have been reading a book by Mark Rutland entitled, "Character Matters: Nine Essential Traits You Need to Succeed". I highly recommend it. It isn't just your typical book about ministry, but applicable to everyone and everything that we do. Most times, it is eye opening to some of the things that I do that I'm unaware of. We've discussed what real courage is, what loyalty really looks like, diligence in all that we do, modesty in our appearances, frugality and what it means, honesty and meekness (power under control). We are looking at reverence this week and true gratitude next week.

Hopefully God is shaping you everyday into a person of great character. Someone who people look at and trust and believe that you are who you say you are, even when they can only hear your actions. Paul told the church in Corinth, "Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Cor. 15:33 Which one are you? The bad company? Or the one with good character?

Later,

PB