Wednesday, February 4, 2009

When it rains it pours?

Well, what a day. I am setting at the hospital. Its 10:30 pm. been a long and testing day.

My mom had a stroke this morning.

Yesterday morning she was fine. Today, well..... she is in ICU.

So, in the last year and a half has been wild! My next to the oldest brother dies. My dad had a stroke, and recently was diagnosed with demensia. My wife's dad was diagnosed with cancer. This morning, my mom had a stroke. Through it all when it rains it pours.

The grace of God rains. the grace of God pours. Yea, I admit its been very tough. I have cried, cussed, wept deeply, fought depression and even laughed for no reason. Through it all God still has been so good.

I have seen a Church go from 180 to 50, yet God is still good. He still sends His rain. He still pours His grace. He still smiles and even cries with me.

There has been a lot of "bad" happen. But, that has not changed our "Good" God.

No matter what, he is God. No matter what He knoes all, feels all, see's all, touches all, loves all, feels all, and wants to save..... all.

Yep, when it rains, it pours. And for that, I am thankful

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Canvas

I spoke to a young man over the weekend who is full of it!!!! Potential.... he is full of a LOT of potential.
I told him that he was an empty canvas. Then God spoke to me.
I went on to tell him that God wants to create a master piece on him. He wants to work through him in a unique way.
God is not a "factory owner" He is a "creator". he does not create duplicates, He creates original artwork. He wants to flow through us with unique breaths of fresh air. He wants to create in us a pure heart that makes people feel His love, His joy, His expression, His touch.
Canvas.
Lots of color and even black and whites at times.
The wise king David prayed in psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart....." this was just after his "fall". God has always wanted to take fallen people (which happens to be the whole world) and Crete new and loving hearts.
Canvas.
That young man is going to be Gods "Magnum Opus" (God's Masterpiece)
Canvas
Are you ready to be still long enough for God to do His artwork on and through you?
Just a Thought.....