Decisions Decisions

So many doors that are being open, so many opportunities to serve. So many chances to give back, So many chances to grow. What is the desire you put in me, where are you calling me to be? Where can I make the most impact for you? I'm excited for what's coming, but I don't want to stretch myself out too thin.

Let The Heavens Throw A Party

You get an unexpected phone call late at night.
You hear the news.
You're left speechless.
You're eyes start to water as a smile comes across your face.
Because you know a major prayer has just been answered.
Because you know that prayer means the world to another friend.
And in that moment, you're just happy to share in that person joy.
And be a witness in God's grand scheme.
More than anything, you're just happy that that person has come home.
And to know that God is rejoicing at this moment.

I don't really know what they're doing up there in heaven right now.
I'm assuming they're throwing a party.
Me, I prefer to sit back with a calm smile, as if I'm not all that surprised.
And boast with confidence what I firmly believe in.
That God is good. He is so good.

I don't need to name names, you guys know who you are.
This post is for the both of you.
I just share in your joy.
Praise God.

Quoting Famous People

I remember hearing this quote from the Promise Keepers conference I went to last year. Mike "Pinball" Clemons quoted OJ Simpson about the hollowness and lack of peace he felt in his life, before the his wife was killed. I remember how much it struck me hearing it, because you can almost empathize what that emptiness and restlessness feels like, yet at the same time, shudder at the thought that these people don't know the joy of having Christ in their lives.

We all know that living for this world leads to nothing but emptiness, but sometimes it takes someone's experience to make it hit home. I feel for OJ, yet at the same time, part of me wishes never to come anywhere near that emptiness and restlessness.

"I sit in my house and sometimes I get so lonely it's unbelievable. Life has been so good to me. I've got a great wife, good kids, money, my own health - and I'm lonely and bored - I often wondered why so many rich people commit suicide. Money isn't a cure all."

OJ Simpson

The sermon that I found it on had quotes from Eddie Murphy and Harrison Ford. I used to idolize these actors growing up, yet its interesting to hear their comments. Check out the link.

http://www.stlukesrec.org/sermons_2006/02-12-06_The_Land_of_Rest.html

I had nothing to write at the moment. But I came across the really amazing piece of scripture! Yay!

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. ^[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."

Jeremiah 19:11-14