Tonight dreams are to be had on an air mattress in the playroom.
Being single and unencumbered in the ability to serve has really been a blessing today. I see that as we pack three car seats with children, rattles and sippy cups full of milk into the car and head to Walmart. Bananas and Mary Poppins await us.
I would not trade it right now.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Don't you love it when......
You are having a conversation with someone.
All of a sudden it turns to God.
All of a sudden you are in this deep conversation about the Glory of God.
All of a sudden you are proclaiming the gospel to someone.
Then you say to yourself... That was totally all God. I don't know how in the world I could of possibly articulated all of that...
That's one of those moments you see the evidence of God's Grace... the Holy Spirit working inside you and telling you what to say. Then you are reminded that it is not "me" that changes hearts. Only God.
Had this moment last Saturday and God used me to share the gospel. Incredibly humbled.
Even more it happened here as we were watching the sunset!!!!
http://www.oasis-austin.com/
All of a sudden it turns to God.
All of a sudden you are in this deep conversation about the Glory of God.
All of a sudden you are proclaiming the gospel to someone.
Then you say to yourself... That was totally all God. I don't know how in the world I could of possibly articulated all of that...
That's one of those moments you see the evidence of God's Grace... the Holy Spirit working inside you and telling you what to say. Then you are reminded that it is not "me" that changes hearts. Only God.
Had this moment last Saturday and God used me to share the gospel. Incredibly humbled.
Even more it happened here as we were watching the sunset!!!!
http://www.oasis-austin.com/
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
It is Finished
I loved the message of these lyrics that I sang at Reedeemer last Sunday:
It is Finished
James Proctor
Nothing, either great or small - nothing, sinner, no;
Jesus died and paid it all, long, long ago.
When he, from his lofty throne,
Stooped to do and die,
Everything was fully done; hearken to his cry!
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
"It is finished!" yes, indeed; finished, every jot;
Sinner, this is all you need; tell me, is it not?
Weary, working, burdened one,
Wherefore toil you so?
Cease your doing; all was done, long, long ago.
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
Till to Jesus' work you cling by simple faith,
"Doing" is a deadly thing - "doing" ends in death.
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
It is Finished
James Proctor
Nothing, either great or small - nothing, sinner, no;
Jesus died and paid it all, long, long ago.
When he, from his lofty throne,
Stooped to do and die,
Everything was fully done; hearken to his cry!
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
"It is finished!" yes, indeed; finished, every jot;
Sinner, this is all you need; tell me, is it not?
Weary, working, burdened one,
Wherefore toil you so?
Cease your doing; all was done, long, long ago.
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
Till to Jesus' work you cling by simple faith,
"Doing" is a deadly thing - "doing" ends in death.
It is finished; stand in him complete
He, and he alone, is all you need
Kansas City Trip Reflections
Saturday night we were in the P&L district celebrating a friend's 30th birthday. By midnight, I was ready to go back to the hotel room. (I was ready at 7:00 when the bachelorette parties showed up!)
One of the girls I had met that night was also ready to leave when I was ready. Because she drove and parked under the P&L, it made the safest sense for me to walk with her to her car and then for her to drive me to my hotel. That way we would both be safe.
On the walk to the car and ride to the hotel, she began asking about my move to Austin and what type of church it was. That discussion led to a discussion about guilt and the burden of living with guilt. I shared that I was freed from that guilt by friends who openned the Bible with me and showed me that when Christ said on the Cross 'It is Finished,' He meant the price was paid. Now we can say, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1) This led to the whole Gospel story.
As I got out of the car, I thought $140 for a room to be able to be used to deliver a priceless message. Hmmmm, God does know what He's doing and how much it would cost.
One of the girls I had met that night was also ready to leave when I was ready. Because she drove and parked under the P&L, it made the safest sense for me to walk with her to her car and then for her to drive me to my hotel. That way we would both be safe.
On the walk to the car and ride to the hotel, she began asking about my move to Austin and what type of church it was. That discussion led to a discussion about guilt and the burden of living with guilt. I shared that I was freed from that guilt by friends who openned the Bible with me and showed me that when Christ said on the Cross 'It is Finished,' He meant the price was paid. Now we can say, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1) This led to the whole Gospel story.
As I got out of the car, I thought $140 for a room to be able to be used to deliver a priceless message. Hmmmm, God does know what He's doing and how much it would cost.
So much to be thankful for....
God's Grace has been crazy all over the place in the last few weeks!
He has given me so much confidence to move to Austin, TX. Yes, I love so many people in Omaha (Momma V and Dad!) and in my past when I lived in Lincoln I would cry the whole 45 mins drive from Omaha to Lincoln because I didn't want to leave. When we trust in God, when we believe in Him...oh how does life change! He has blessed me tremendously. I've cried only twice moving to Austin (small cries!!-That's huge for me ), and immediately He turned those tears to joy. I have seen God's Grace over me through placing me in the perfect home with two wonderful people (Kendal's mom and step dad)till my room mates come down. He has taught me so much in living with them. He has pointed out selfish pride, He has given me time to rest, He has given me time to read His word, He has given me time to explore the city before others from the launch team arrive. He has pointed me to people that need to hear the gospel. He has blessed me with the beautiful drive to work along Highway 360. He has surrounded me with strangers that I already love. He has taught me that when you make scotcharoo's you use corn syrup NOT CORN OIL. God's Grace has been clearly evident to me. He has blessed me for taking a step in faith to go to Austin. My only prayer is that this excitement will continue to grow ..... That this growth will be rooted deeply in the gospel .... As it grows it will produce joy that only comes knowing the meaning of the Gospel... Joy that will keep me on the edge of my seat to share His grace and proclaim the Gospel.
I am in love with God !
He has given me so much confidence to move to Austin, TX. Yes, I love so many people in Omaha (Momma V and Dad!) and in my past when I lived in Lincoln I would cry the whole 45 mins drive from Omaha to Lincoln because I didn't want to leave. When we trust in God, when we believe in Him...oh how does life change! He has blessed me tremendously. I've cried only twice moving to Austin (small cries!!-That's huge for me ), and immediately He turned those tears to joy. I have seen God's Grace over me through placing me in the perfect home with two wonderful people (Kendal's mom and step dad)till my room mates come down. He has taught me so much in living with them. He has pointed out selfish pride, He has given me time to rest, He has given me time to read His word, He has given me time to explore the city before others from the launch team arrive. He has pointed me to people that need to hear the gospel. He has blessed me with the beautiful drive to work along Highway 360. He has surrounded me with strangers that I already love. He has taught me that when you make scotcharoo's you use corn syrup NOT CORN OIL. God's Grace has been clearly evident to me. He has blessed me for taking a step in faith to go to Austin. My only prayer is that this excitement will continue to grow ..... That this growth will be rooted deeply in the gospel .... As it grows it will produce joy that only comes knowing the meaning of the Gospel... Joy that will keep me on the edge of my seat to share His grace and proclaim the Gospel.
I am in love with God !
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