Called into and unto the God who created, redeemed and is perfecting me

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Sinus Surgery

I had surgery yesterday...They straightened my septum that was only moderately deviated and then they shrunk my turbinents in my nose that have kept me from breathing almost at all through my nose.

Recovery is going well... Just a little pain, but a WHOLE LOT of bleeding.

I am taking it easy through the weekend and the first part of next week. I'm seeing the faithfulness of the Lord working through doctors and modern medicine.

The lord is healing my body and if he allows I will be able to breath better and possibly my migraines be reduced after the healing process is complete.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Moving at the Speed of Life

I find more beauty each day.

Amidst the relentless depravity and brokenness around me, God gives me the grace to live with an unbroken Spirit.

Keep me from sin Lord, Forgive me when I fail, I know I am the problem. I am broken and depraved. Thank you for your sanctifying work. Thank you for love.

Living with an unbroken Spirit has been my theme here lately.

Its not just some philosophical pondering, its resting yet operating in what and who I know to be faithful and true. I trust you Jesus.

The days come whizzing at me like bullets lately, we are moving at the speed of life.

The depravity and pain, brokenness and shame, will never overtake the God who conquered sin and death.

As these days fly by help me to use each moment and opportunity wisely Lord. Help me to be the passionate man that loves as you love.

May I not get caught up in the whirlwind of life, to miss the beauty the grace extended to me to love those around me and to embrace the joys and gifts of life that make much of the Giver!

Praise you Jesus, Be magnified be glorified!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Why?

You were given a piece of peace
Then I watched you slay a thousand dreams
In your wake you hold hope ransom
why?

The depravity that sits at your feet
You would rather pet than kick or beat
All I want is to understand
why?

It doesn't work well if it works at all
I sit watching the sand rise and fall
As you confess freedom is a religious pipe dream
why?

The one who gave you the mind to doubt
Is the only one who can lead you out
Yet you sit in the forest of confusion hanging from limbs of delusion
why?

If its for freedom that he set us free
Why are you so bound in your understanding
Why do you find love so confounding
Why is the man on the tree not astounding
Why does hostility trump humility

Why would you rather be caught up in "Me" than lost and found in he..truly free, yes free indeed.