Happy 1st Day of Hurricane Season!
I think, all my life, I’ve had a secret desire to be a superhero to the people I love. Probably to myself too. Lately I’ve been learning that might be because I have always dreamed of having a superhero to save me, so instead of waiting or being disappointed, I’ve taken independent initiative. All along, in the pursuit to be what I don’t have, I have ironically left no room for the rescue I dream of.
Good news is…that rescue came then, has come now, always came before, and will continue to come for enternity. Now that I am aware of it though…I feel more free, more joyous, more peaceful, more adventurously heroic than ever in my life.In fact I see glimpses of my Rescuer in other people he’s rescued now, and I feel bonded to people, more communal than I can ever remember.
Nothing has changed…just my world view. ;)
SATURDAY MAY 26
“It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Zechariah 4:6
Two superheroes live in my home. I never know from hour to hour whether Spiderman, Batman, the Backyardigans or one of the Incredibles will come dashing down the hall to save me from vacuuming, loading the dishwasher or folding the laundry. Their dad and I enjoy being whisked up in our kids’ imaginative play.
While I love their innocence, I’m more of a superhero wannabe. Don’t mock; you may be one too. Somewhere in crossing the line between the trusting days of childhood and the stresses of adulthood, most of us grown ups adopted a messed-up hero mentality. We tend to live by the mistaken notion that it’s up to us to come up with solutions to every problem, including the impossible ones that defy human ability to solve.
We read about relying on Jesus and how the Lord has proven faithful to every generation. We feel appropriate awe when we read of His miracles.
But those miracles are for other people, right? Our situations are different right?
How exactly is Jesus enough for any problem or grief? He tells us, “come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls” (Matt11:20-29NIV)
Often times Jesus doesn’t remove our troubles. But He promises His strength, peace, joy and hope when we acknolwedge Him as our hero instead of trying to assume that role. He offers those viality-buidling qualities in unlimited measure. Our job is to stay the course with Him and trust that He will see us through to His goals which may be different from our own.
Trust as a child, and be amazed at how Jesus will be your Superhero in His way and time.
FAITH STEP: How can you “cease striving and know that [Jesus is] God (Psalm 46:10NAS) today?
-Erin Keeley Marshall from Mornings With Jesus
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
(Source: everythinghasreason, via teardownthewalls)
‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn northward.’
Dueteronomy 2:3 (NKJV)
Procrastination: I just want to yell at people. I have so many things coursing through... →
i loved these messy and true thoughts so much I had to share. this is where it’s at. this is the full truth on “Gay” right here.
it’s a tense subject. sex is tense gay or not. so my message to Gays and Christians a like is this: GET OVER IT. we’re bored. sex is not this boring, really it’s not. it’s a beautiful thing let’s try to keep it that way.
now hear this message, it’s much better than mine. :)
I just want to yell at people. I have so many things coursing through me. I don’t know how to explain all the things I’m so mad about. Yes, it all ties to my religion and the people I’m in community with and these recent days and changes concerning gay marriage. Folks, I don’t KNOW! I’ve had…
WARRIOR ETHOS
- I will always place the mission first.
- I will never accept defeat.
- I will never quit.
- I will never leave a fallen comrade.
Racing Story
(Thinking of the general temporal nature of the Kentucky Derby, and the shortness of the race compared to the prep, the back story and the lifetime that follow the lone single winner of the whole shebang, as well as the heartache that surrounds the losers and the horses who have a small window to race it, I wanted to share something I read a few days back about “finishing.”)
Saturday April 21, 2012 (Mornings With Jesus)
“Therefore, since we have a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith…”
Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV)
As an author, there is no better feeling than to get to the end of a book and write “The End.” I often sit back, thread my fingers behind my neck and breathe a sigh of relief. It is done.
Of course, “done” is a relative term. There is editing to do. Most of the time there is rewriting. There is talk of cover design and page layout. The “done” when I type “The End” is more like a “done-for-now.”
Thankfully Jesus’ “done” had more finality. “It is finished.. Father into your hands I commit my spirit. (John 19:30; Luke 23:45)
Jesus story continued on of course. We know of the resurrection, of Jesus’ remaining days on earth, and His ascent into heaven. Those who walk on earth today are even part of His story 2,000 years later. Still, Jesus finished a chapter of life on earth we’ll never return to again. The price for sin was paid. We can look back to that moment and accept it for ourselves.
Unlike the books I write, Jesus authored the plan and finished it through. Because of His Finish we can look forward to a life with Christ that never ends and that’s the best conclusion I can imagine!
Faith Step: Have you thanked Jesus recently for His death and sacrifice? Take time to do that now. Also thank God for writing you into His story. And thank Him that your end on earth is only the beginning in heaven with Him.
-Tricia Goyer
“….We have a hulk.”
“Whatever happens, never stop being fascinated with Him.” -Bill Randall
….rest in who you are.
Who rescued who?
I saw this on a car the other day and it made me think of my cat. I just spent 700 dollars to save her life. 700 dollars is money I don’t really have.
I love animals. I mean I am a deep deep lover of animals. But animals are just animals. I know this. I am good with my animals because I give them special treatment from time to time, but I treat them as they should be treated, humanely, but as animals not as humans.
Humans live differently than animals. Animals can only function well in their natural habitats. Humans have one habitat, various animals another.I believe treating an animal like a human is inhumane and innaporpriate. It takes them away from their native habitat and way of being.
However, they are gifts to us. Very special gifts, and I also believe in having high regard for that. Combinding all this understanding has proven correct. I’ve never had a bad animal or a very sick animal.
At least until now.
The real bounty scandal....
- ....fatherlessness is an epidemic in America.
- Sean Payton is coaching his son's football team this season instead of coaching the New Orleans Saints. Something comes to mind here...
- "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." -Gen 50: 20
- #fatherhood > #career
- "I look forward to cutting the oranges, hauling the Gatorade and watching my son play every game -- and being a part of calling plays for his offense and doing some things like that that really get me excited and I know get him excited." -Coach Payton
