Thursday, September 25, 2008
Simple Truths For Simple Living
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Hug tightly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Well it's that time of year . . . the morning air has taken a turn to a lighter, much cooler breeze. It's amazing how the seasons bring a since of change not only in nature, but in life as well. For me, the fall is always a season to reflect. As the air around us unfolds and the green leaves fade into vibrant colors the world seems to slow down. It was 13 years ago this Tuesday that I left a hospital room in Greensboro, NC. Taking one step out into the morning air the world seemed different. Life had changed for me and would never be the same. My father had taken his last breath in this world. The unsettling part of it all is not knowing where he is spending eternity. I hope heaven, but I really do not know. Because of this and many more moments to reflect upon during this season of change, I am reminded of the scripture 2 Corth. 5:17 "Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other." (The Message)
I had tried to settle my relationship with my father . . . to tie up loose ends, especially the one about Jesus. My father did not respond out loud so I do not know what was settled in his heart before he left this world to to go to the other. I am left with only a wish; "If I could have one more moment with him."
I am curious?!? Who needs a fresh start with someone? Who needs to start fresh with God? A new beginning? As we go into our third year at HRCC-Denton . . . there will be some new fresh starts, there will be new beginnings. Seasons come and seasons go, we all have big hopes for what God will do with High Rock, but the truth is we have no idea what His plans are. The exciting part is that we don't know! Our job is to stay humble and on our knees before the Lord and trust that He will guide every step we take. I do know for sure that He desires for everyone to know Him. Everybody needs Jesus; as you hear us say a lot and it's true. As I reflect on where my dad is . . . I wonder how many more people do I know that if they were to leave this world today would I have to wonder where they are spending eternity. God has a purpose and a plan . . . we may not know exactly what that plan and purpose is in detail word for word, but I do know that He wants us to be busy doing His work. As we start a new season, I pray that we make a new change . . . the old passing away and really getting series for those that need to know Christ. What does this season hold for you?
I had tried to settle my relationship with my father . . . to tie up loose ends, especially the one about Jesus. My father did not respond out loud so I do not know what was settled in his heart before he left this world to to go to the other. I am left with only a wish; "If I could have one more moment with him."
I am curious?!? Who needs a fresh start with someone? Who needs to start fresh with God? A new beginning? As we go into our third year at HRCC-Denton . . . there will be some new fresh starts, there will be new beginnings. Seasons come and seasons go, we all have big hopes for what God will do with High Rock, but the truth is we have no idea what His plans are. The exciting part is that we don't know! Our job is to stay humble and on our knees before the Lord and trust that He will guide every step we take. I do know for sure that He desires for everyone to know Him. Everybody needs Jesus; as you hear us say a lot and it's true. As I reflect on where my dad is . . . I wonder how many more people do I know that if they were to leave this world today would I have to wonder where they are spending eternity. God has a purpose and a plan . . . we may not know exactly what that plan and purpose is in detail word for word, but I do know that He wants us to be busy doing His work. As we start a new season, I pray that we make a new change . . . the old passing away and really getting series for those that need to know Christ. What does this season hold for you?
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