Change...

It's been a busy few weeks for me. Usually, when I'm doing alot of ministry work the biggest thing that suffers is my lawn. The dogs arm themselves with machete's and newspapers for material reading while they drudge their way through the jungle of my back yard to find a place to go potty. Usually, when I mow the back yard about once every two weeks average, It is a chore. My lawn mower acts as if it's about to explode about every 10 feet, so I have to stop and clear out the grass. However, the dogs are thankful that they can leave the machete's inside for a few days every time I mow.

I've done alot of studying lately and listening. I work for a really cool ministry and I am blessed to use what little remains of my musical talent to play at church. I also work with a number of people to lead a Small Group at my church. For a few years, that's been my means to serve God. I've learned a few things lately that seem to make alot of sense to me. I have gotten used to doing my routine and it's been so busy that I don't get to make the time I want to for God.

I got a glimpse of real sacrifice when I saw the churches giving to the community and helping those who really need it. It had an effect on me and I realized that I did alot within my church walls, but that I was missing the world outside. It hit me and has not left me. Don't get me wrong, the church building itself has its role to teach, worship and gather together, but the outside world needs people to show Jesus to them. Some serve and ministries outreach, but I saw a community... a county... that really needs my Lord.

In that realization, I saw how much God wants to love people, but as in any relationship, it's a two way street. The people have to want to love Him too. With that, I see my role differently now. There is a harvest to be had and it's time for the Church (with a big "C"), to really make a difference in the community around it.

With that for me will come life changes, sacrifice and inconvenience. I don't know how to process that yet, but hey, most people in the Bible as God directed them, only knew their next step. I have taken a step and I will see where it lands.

Please pray for me! I am going to try and write about my change as it happens. All I know is that for the longest time, I served God because I thought I owed Him something (well, in a sense I do), but now, I have this love in my heart and I want to serve Him because I love Him very much! He is so good and deserves my very best!


Dave