The Horrible art of Javelin Throwing...

I have found the last week or so to be a time of quietness and silence. Two different things, quietness and silence. Quietness is the decision to stop all the inside noise that fights with just being with the Lord. Silence is the decision to not speak but to allow Him to speak. Lately I have been wanting and needing Him to speak so that my every next step will be with purpose, His purpose.

I am in transition. Change is good. Especially when He brings the changes. Discomfort is not a negative, though it is uncomfortable.

A dear man of God suggested I read a small book titled, "A Tale of Three Kings". I know this book. I have read it more than once years ago. I have pulled it out of my collection of books and am re-reading it again. For all of you CLBers out there, I can only suggest, but I suggest with all my heart, that you get a hold of this book and let God speak to you...

If I may, and if you have read my previous posts, you will know, my heart is to do the will of my Father, as it is yours. That being said, I would love to know if it will speak to you as it has and is to me....

If I have been a javelin thrower, and I think I have at times, I ask forgiveness. May God put it in our hearts to never bend down to pick another javelin up again!
And, if javelins are being thrown at me, may I learn how to dodge them with integrity, never letting them keep me from moving forward in the Kingdom...

Takin' it to the Streets

Blooming Most Recklessly has posted an incredible moment in her life. I truly believe that this is happening in every part of the world. We need to know that the silly things the Spirit is leading us to do are not so silly as we think. Again, so simple is the venue Jesus moves in. Highways and Biways have always been my favorite places -- that is where the miracles happen -- where the lost and crushed are.

This is the moment that everyone has sensed. What say ye? Time to take it to where they are waiting...to the streets!!!!

So, when I make a plan, and the rain seems to ruin it, Lord, help me to remember that this could be the very moment someone looking for you has taken a wrong turn into a KFC somewhere...may I remember to take my friends and guitar and run towards Redemption!

Significant moment...

I've been with Pastor and Eleanor for five years now. When I came to them I was broken, very broken and I didn't work very well. They took me in and let me heal and it has been good.
Being left alone after 22 years of marriage and ministry is very unsettling to say the least. Though my relationship with the Lord was as strong as ever I was shaken to the core and quite at a loss as to how to survive and take care of myself.
They stood by me and I am whole and sane because of their care. It has been great. During my time with them I went back to school, settled into a full time position with the City, and was licensed to minister in the Foursquare Movement.But the sense that a change has been coming has been bugging me. It is one of the reasons that I had to get away for the weekend. I really wanted to be sure that what I was sensing was from the Lord and not because I was tired or frustrated.
The three of us met for dinner tonight and I started to share what I had been thinking about. They weren't surprised. Sometimes, when the Lord is doing something, what should be hard is easy and almost delightful.
I am scared, don't get me wrong. I have no idea what is around the corner but I do sense the rightness of the move. And knowing that they are in agreement with me is ever so comforting.
Time to be a follower of Jesus. Time to trust and look ahead with confidence.
I know they will be okay. They love and serve God like me. It will be an honor to work with them in the future. But me, I have to go now...
Okay, here goes (eek)...

Interesting...

It was great getting away for two days. There were no firework revelations but I think I am quieted enough that now I will be able to allow His whispers to change me...
I have been honored to be mentioned by some of my fellow bloggers. Shaun has listed the things he likes about me. You may not know Shaun- he is worth visiting- his honesty as a pastor of a church plant here in Vegas helps to soothe all the criticisms of pastors lately- There are some who really do care about being real and presenting an accurate Jesus. Aside from this I find him extremely funny! Thanks, Shaun, and thanks for being such a good friend to Bekah & Tyson!!!!
Heather mentions my post of a recent Thursday night event among some other links she has found interesting. Her site is also one to be checking into on a regular basis especially if you like being challenged in what you believe on certain topics...
I have heard mentioned that even this Venue (blogging) is church..I believe that also, very much...'where two or more are gathered...' so:
Lastly, and more importantly than all of the above...please visit especiallyHeather 's post on prayer warriors. We have some real warfare to do and all our talk means nothing if we don't do what we believe...She and her friend Marisa need us badly right now. Please let me know that you are posting on her site by leaving a comment here. I need to know we are going to war for our blog brothers and sisters.

Constructing...

I don't think I have missed a Sunday worship service in years. Being the worship leader is a joy. I love being in corporate worship and I love watching the Lord move among His people.
But I have huge decisions to make and find myself at a crossroads. I am not even sure where the various roads are leading.
So...I am getting away for the holiday weekend to a small town in Utah where I am hoping to get still enough to hear my Lord speak.
This is one of the ways I pray...I stop talking and get the noise inside quieted and just listen.
Deconstruction is always in preparation for new construction, better construction...both must be carefully implemented or bricks may fall and hurt someone..."unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it...Psalm 127.1a.
Have a great weekend, everyone!