ME

I have a confession about Me. Many times when a conversation starts my mind comes up with a story about my past. Being a storyteller is one of my strengths but sometimes is a weakness because of Me.
Yes, if you continue to focus on yourself you fail to learn about others. Questions and truly listing is the way to build relationships. Not a bombardment of who are you and what are your dreams but simple ones that helps that person talk about themselves. It is a fine balance or art form if you will to have a genuine conversation. Community is built through this interaction. Storytelling is good to teach life lessons. Remember community and relationships are built with respect and integrity.

When you receive the same message from two different sources in a short period of time, please listen. I do get awe inspired when my quite time and Sunday’s sermon refer to the same Bible verse and/or lesson.

Commit your works unto the Lord and your plans succeed
Isiah 43:15-21
Mathew 4:18-22

Key thought, God is in the salvage business. Making old things like new is a theme through out scripture.
He has changed ME and continues the work in progress. This journey now is bringing me closer to him and working on some rough edges. We are all called to some purpose, so where do we start. Go, do what you are supposed to do! And what is that exactly? Well it starts with regular time with God. I have mentioned before how a journal works for me plus several regular devotionals. He will show you a way. Do not be afraid that he will call you to drop everything and follow him but he could. My life has ever been evolving with world and neighborhood ministry and so much more. Now it is a blog that weekly causes me to seek him for words to write that are helping me grow.

When the reality of a situation changes hang onto your dream you have been given. We usually do not teach are kids to fail. Winning is everything in this world and you get a trophy for participating. Sometimes God quiets the storm other times he gives us a peace within the storm.

There are those who come to kill, steal and destroy all that you have. Your dream represents hope which is your future.

Routine is good. But in the middle of that HE enters in. Make sure it is him!
Do you have peace in your spirit?

Self centered I still struggle with.

GOD salvaged the whole world

Commit these words to God
To his glory not Me
Take these stories and make sure they glorify him

So what is the take away from all of these random thoughts. For ME, lay aside myself and focus on God’s plan. I am late with this posting and blame being ill the last few days. But I need not beat myself up but rise up and complete the task put before me. If I commit this blog to Him, that is all that matters.

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