Sitting...in my 2 Corinthians 5:17 chair. It was once tossed to the curb, thrown-away and counted as useless; but, through a work of restoration at Truman’s it is beautiful, comfortable and useful! The very reason I have named it my 2 Corinthians 5:17 chair, it is reflective of the restoration work that the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit) is doing within me.
Drinking...the last bit of my dandelion tea, cranberry, lemon water
Realizing....that it is quiet at home when my kids aren’t here and that July is almost gone
Pondering…the fleshly struggle within to not be the one who stumbles, sins and offends; but rather the one that is found faithful every day in every way. Instead I struggle with spiritual ambivalence, as Paul, desiring to do right but not doing it. I never claim to be perfect, I am a sinner, a shameful no good hypocrite, saved by the glorious grace of a sovereign loving God. I am set free through Christ’s gift of forgiveness and will continue to strive to do all which is right.
Grasping…first hand why a lost world doesn’t want anything to do with “Christians” or “churches”.
Loving... the joy of seeing and experiencing pastors who live out Godliness in practical, everyday ways in the lives of their flock.
Humbled…by true believers and followers of Christ who choose not to slander, gossip, criticize and backbite; who don’t pass judgment based on one side of a story; who have reached out and supported our family as we follow His leading.
Thanking...the Lord for what men (or women) have meant for evil, God has meant for good.
Excited...about the new journey and adventure the Lord is taking our family on!
Enjoying...working through this study on the Sermon on the Mount. I'm only into it about a month but so far, it is so good and it was free! My plan is to work through it in my own time. No rush, no time frame, no deadlines, no group, just me and the daily discipline of exploring God's Word, giving Him time to marinate it in my spirit and soul.
Transitioning...slowly into blogging again. Thanks to national planning events being cancelled, my life isn’t as crazy as it was this time last week.
Remembering…watching Joseph live on stage at the Sight and Sound Theater in Branson with my family.
Wondering…if I would remember my password to even post this status update.
Happy July (what’s left of it)! May you enjoy the simplicity of a summer!
