Jesus only did what he saw the Father doing. That was his life. That was his example.
So often we get caught up in the desires of the world that we search out areas that the Father not a part of and start ministering there.
I will give you my advice on the matter of starting a Sunday night meeting: Only keep your eyes on the Father and listen to Him alone and not the council of the “majority”. Do this through much prayer, meditation and the advice of those that have walked before you. Be open to changes that were not in your plan. If the Father is part of it he will do as He pleases not do as you please. Above all else, walk in love and know that you are of great value to Him. If you understand this fully, the love that is inside you will spill out and will never be contained no matter what you are a part of. It is always about Jesus.
Mark,
Although I have yet to meet you, I have been inspired by your passion for my King. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep your eyes on Him during this torment. Let his kingdom come indeed.
“like a cow pissin’ on a flat rock”….
My dad’s description of the rain today.
Rarely will you ever hear me comment on something good coming out of prime time TV. The shows that I have seen never reflect the American spirit or any values whatsoever. I could give you many examples but the gist is the audience gets thrill over watching someone get put down. In reality, Jerry Springer’s fingerprint is everywhere. Save for one show - Extreme Makeover – Home Edition. Here is a great show – yes I know it is made for TV but the concept is brilliant! I dare say that I see the Father’s community more in this show than in any one building. The show rewards people coming together to lift up one family in a desperate time of need. The corporate dollars are spent on furnishings of all kinds and a lot of people donate their time and possessions. Last night, I saw a small town help out a widowed mother with two kids. Yes, I do realize that it is also TV and the actors belong on a construction site as much as I belong on a runway wearing only a thong but all in all, it is a TV show that promotes good things instead of nudity or negativity. (Sorry for the graphics, had to. By the way, I have lost 12 lbs so far on my dieting voyage. I feel like a middle aged person smackin’ my butt and saying “Damn! Would you look at that!)
