Prayer for Today

My Lord God
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
and the fact that I think I am following
your will does not mean
that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that my desire to please you
does in fact please you.
And I hope that I have that desire
in all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything
apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this
you will lead me by the right road
though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear,
for you are ever with me,
and you will never leave me
to face my perils alone.
- Thomas Merton (1915-1968)

ADVENTURE!!

An adventure is a daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm. This is my word for 2010. You know if you try you may fail, but if you never try you will never live! There may be things that I fail at this year, but I have determined to live.

Remember when you were a little kid and you had no fear? You didn't care if you fell off the bike. You were more concerned that you would never learn to ride without the training wheels. Somehow when we "grow-up", we lose that love for adventure.

You know it may be embarrassing to fall off the bike a few times, but I challenge you this year to try a new adventure! No matter what you can say you tried!

Gen. 4:26

As our world continues to change, I believe that corporate worship is more important than ever. We see the first act of public worship in Genesis chapter 4. Yes, there were burnt offerings and sacrifices before then, but it wasn't until 240 years after Adam was created that we see the first reference to public worship. A public declaration of God.

Proverbs 31

The conclusion of this powerful book says this...Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

As I walked across the stage to accept my high school diploma this verse was read. We were allowed to pick a verse we desired to live. And at the tender age of 17, these were the words I chose.

I had no idea that nearly 16 years later the Holy Spirit would ask me a life altering question..."Are you living the verse"? My first thought was "Yes, of course Lord. People say all the time how much they see my passion for You." But at a second glance the words charm and deceit stuck out. As if they were in bold font and italicized.

I had to ask myself questions about my leadership styles and procedures. Was I relying on a reverent fear of the Almighty, or was I charming people into staying with me. As I pondered the question, an answer began to ring in my ears. One thing I love about my Teacher, He asks the question and gently guides us to the correct answer.

So begins my study on a new process of leadership. The longing I have to make a new path. The fear I have in exploring a new journey. And the faith I have in believing my God is able to complete the work He started in me.

Last Night

Last night as I was singing, a phrase caught my mind.
"Sing a new song"
I thought to myself, what is my heart's song?
Out of the heart the mouth speaks.
So what is in my heart?
It should be pretty easy to find.

When I open my mouth do i speak truth or lies?
Do I speak life or death?
Do I build up or tear down?
Do I have anger or understanding?

Do i laugh to hide the hurt in my heart?
Can i hide it?

What is my new song?

God Most High

You are God Most High
All creation knows Your Hand
My heart song cries there is none like You


You are stronger, greater God Most High
You are faithful with Your love
All my needs You know You hold my life
My strength my God Most High

I Was

I was in chains, but Your Word set me free.
I was sick, but Your Word healed me.
I was lost and full of death
But Your Word came to Calvary.

Thank You for Your Word that died for me.
You give me freedom and hope.
My heart is set ablaze to obey what You say.
I Love Your Word.
My heart is free.
My spirit soars.