progress

Well, it’s been a few days since I last blogged about deep issues.  I’m still rooting against the Patriots, and praying that God would clearly indicate which is the right man for the job of President, but those are minor in comparison to what God is doing in me on a personal level.

I’m still swinging away.  I’ve been pretty faithful spending time in the word.  My church is reading through most of the OT (get in on it at www.interactivebiblereading.org ) and Psalms.  It has been good for me.  It’s not that it’s some deep theological experience for me, but that it’s really simple.  I’m enjoying reading the narrative of how God delivered Noah and his family, how he used Abram and blessed him and Sarai even after they blew it with Hagar.  For quite some time I have made a habit out of reading the Bible only when I am preparing to preach or teach, extrapolating information to pass along instead of allowing God’s Word to penetrate and transform my character…my being.

Lately, as I have read, I have also noticed that I am praying more.  I’m not spending hours on my knees, but I desire to communicate with God before I read, and about people and issues around me.  Much of my time praying for some time has been with regard to the big picture of church planting or leading, rather than being the man God desires me to be, and that I must be to effectively lead others.

 I wouldn’t say an alcoholic has kicked his habit after only a few weeks, so in no way would I say I have arrived, but I’m on my way and by God’s power & mercy at work within my life I will begin to walk in purity, integrity, passion, purpose, and so much more.