"That was chaotic!!!" was one of the only thoughts that filled my mind on Sunday afternoon after hundereds of airborn finger darts filled the HSM room, whizzing this way and that...some connecting with my eye...Tyler wasn't there. Who can I blame?
We'll call it "controlled chaos". I mean, the point was to illustrate how distracted we can get...In that case, I'd say "Home Run" Sometimes, chaos can be effective. Right?
Well, anyway. I just thought I would use this post to remind and encourage us to not give up seeking God as soon as we feel a little resitance. As soon as we feel life's foam darts in our face, may it not make us pull back from God, but drive us to Jesus! That's a bit cheesy, but give me a break. So, here's a few questions to use as a little refresher:
Are we desperate for God?
Do we see Him as the ONLY solution to our lives questions? Reread the story of Bartimaeus and ask yourself, "Do I shut up with my faith when a little bit of resitance comes my way?"
On the other side of this is, "Do I see the needs around me?" or "Am I ignoring a person or situation that God has called me to?"
Think about it....then go play with the finger darts.
11.28.2007
"God, you're so random!"
It's interesting to read the Bible with a "panned out" view and to be able to see the over-arching theme, the beginning of a story and the end. But it's an entirely different experience when you enter into the story. Know what the characters know. Feel what they feel. When you actually hit the zoom button and become engaged with the circumstances, the story becomes more real.
Both points of view are important. We just need to figure out when to "pan out" and when to "zoom in".
This morning, I was reading the story of the mass exodus the Israelites made from Egypt. Everything from the Passover to the hardening of Pharaoh's heart to the Red Sea just kept me thinking, "God....you're so random!"
What would you do if God told you to kill poor little Lambchop and spread his blood over your door? And because you did that you would be spared...? Random!
Or how would you handle the fact that God just allowed for you to be free from your captivity and now he has you trapped between an angry Egyptian army and a big Red Sea? With a zoomed in view you can "feel" the stress and uncertainty of that situation.
Now begin to pan back and see what happens. Israel is saved and God is glorified. Cool Verse Here
Sorry to ruin it for you. But looking at the story as a whole, you're able to see why God did what He did.
You see that the details that seemed random...weren't.
It was all purposeful. It was all part of a bigger plan.
Right now, you may have a "zoomed in" view of your own unfolding story.
Things and details may not make sense to you.
But what a story like this teaches us is that God is doing something. Something that we may not see because our viewpoint is so limited.
But He is also providing us with what we need for every situation.Another cool verse. There may be trials, blessings, people, or situations in your life that seem random up close.
But maybe they're not random.
Maybe they're what you need and if you could only pan back, you might see why.
Both points of view are important. We just need to figure out when to "pan out" and when to "zoom in".
This morning, I was reading the story of the mass exodus the Israelites made from Egypt. Everything from the Passover to the hardening of Pharaoh's heart to the Red Sea just kept me thinking, "God....you're so random!"
What would you do if God told you to kill poor little Lambchop and spread his blood over your door? And because you did that you would be spared...? Random!
Or how would you handle the fact that God just allowed for you to be free from your captivity and now he has you trapped between an angry Egyptian army and a big Red Sea? With a zoomed in view you can "feel" the stress and uncertainty of that situation.
Now begin to pan back and see what happens. Israel is saved and God is glorified. Cool Verse Here
Sorry to ruin it for you. But looking at the story as a whole, you're able to see why God did what He did.
You see that the details that seemed random...weren't.
It was all purposeful. It was all part of a bigger plan.
Right now, you may have a "zoomed in" view of your own unfolding story.
Things and details may not make sense to you.
But what a story like this teaches us is that God is doing something. Something that we may not see because our viewpoint is so limited.
But He is also providing us with what we need for every situation.Another cool verse. There may be trials, blessings, people, or situations in your life that seem random up close.
But maybe they're not random.
Maybe they're what you need and if you could only pan back, you might see why.
10.27.2007
What's YOUR $5 dollar story?
I can't wait to see what God does in and through you all!!!
Tell us your story by clicking "comments".
Tell us your story by clicking "comments".
In the beginning, God blogged...
I've always had a desire to start a blog. Haven't you? I mean who doesn't have one??? This is a big moment for me!! *Pause.....I'm just soaking in this moment........ok.
I guess I've finally told myself that questions like, "What would I possibly write about?" or "Is there anyone out there who will be adventurous enough to wander away from the addictive pages of myspace for two minutes to read an outpouring of my heart?" aren't gonna hold me back anymore! I just am dying to share with everybody the random yet inspirational num nums from my soul!!! So, I'm a little fired up....sue me:)
But even more so, this is a place for us, the Seacoast HSM, to be able to share, to encourage, to ask questions or give answers, to comment on how amazing the HSM staff is...you know, stuff like that:)
So have fun. Be nice. And don't forget to add this blog to your "Favorites!!!"
Love, m A t t
I guess I've finally told myself that questions like, "What would I possibly write about?" or "Is there anyone out there who will be adventurous enough to wander away from the addictive pages of myspace for two minutes to read an outpouring of my heart?" aren't gonna hold me back anymore! I just am dying to share with everybody the random yet inspirational num nums from my soul!!! So, I'm a little fired up....sue me:)
But even more so, this is a place for us, the Seacoast HSM, to be able to share, to encourage, to ask questions or give answers, to comment on how amazing the HSM staff is...you know, stuff like that:)
So have fun. Be nice. And don't forget to add this blog to your "Favorites!!!"
Love, m A t t
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