The road

It's been a good year. I believe God has blessed me so greatly and I just want to share a little bit of my praise and thanksgiving to Him. That's really what this blog is all about. I know sometimes it might seem that I'm getting on my soapbox, but it's only because I truly believe this is a way I can communicate my love for Him to all you readers out there. I see a world that is crumbling under the hand of deceit and lies. People all around me are living "worldy" lives far away from God and His blessings and wonder where He is when they want Him. If I can encourage one person through my thoughts, it will be worth it. I want all to know that God is a loving, caring God, but one who has a plan that is already set into motion. And the day is coming my friend when He will fulfill His plan and this world will be no more. Are you looking for something that you just can't seem to find in this world? Don't get me wrong, this world can be wonderful. But it's temporary. Listen to me when I say there is a road that leads to forever, and it's a road we ALL should be traveling on now. In this new year, don't look for the road, live your life like you are already traveling it. It's narrow, and few will find it, but oh the reward that awaits you at the finish line.

Here's a little song that I feel has some very inspiring words. May 2008 be the year that you start living for God and not for this world!! God bless!


Looking for a Road (theme from the movie Dale) by Brent Keith

I'm lookin' for a road
Might be dirty, might be gravel
I'm lookin' for a road
Only I'm suppose to travel
Might be right around a corner
Might be a thousand miles to go
But I'm gonna keep on lookin' for that road

I'm lookin' for a sky
Where I can see forever
I'm lookin' for a sky
That leads straight up to heaven
I'm gonna climb up every mountain
Til my soul begins to fly
Yes, I'm gonna keep on lookin' for that sky

And I know it won't be easy
And I know it won't be long
With every step I'm getting closer
To the place where I belong

I'm looking for a love
That's stronger than Jibralta
I'm looking for a love
That never sleeps and never falters
I might get knocked down and turned around
But I'm not giving up
Yes, I'm gonna keep on lookin' for that love

And I know it won't be easy
And God knows it won't be long
With every step I'm getting closer
To the place where I belong

I'm lookin for a road
Might be dirty, might be gravel
I'm lookin' for a road
Only I'm suppose to travel
Might be right around a corner
Might be a thousand miles to go
But I'm gonna keep on lookin' for that road

It'll take me to a place
That I can liven up my notes
So I'm gonna keep on lookin' for that road

Yeah, Yeah
I'm lookin' for that road
Yeah
I'm lookin for that road

Church

Here's a question I often ponder. If people believe in God, why is it so hard for them to give God 2 hours of their week on Sunday mornings and go worship Him with other believers? I guess I just don't understand. There are countless places we go everyday that we absolutely don't feel like going to, but we go anyway....meetings, work, family reunions, etc. So, if people give up their "precious" time to go places they don't really feel like going, why is it so hard to give up their "precious" time for worship? If you ask a Christian about what is probably the hardest thing they face in ministry, you will probably get the answer of getting people to come to church in the first place. There are countless reasons people give. Most of us have heard them all. And most of us expect them. I think I'd rather a person just tell me they don't believe than to tell me they do believe, but don't feel like coming to church. A true believer should be jumping at the chance to worship God in all ways possible, including being a part of his perfect plan, the church. I think there is really just a simple answer. I think it's fear. I think fear keeps us from performing the most important things we can do in life. I pray we don't let fear keep us from God's House. He built it. He's the chief cornerstone. As Christians, we are the stones in the framework of His building. Let's do all we can to keep provide our "support"!!

Open it up and see all the people

Do you ever sit in your church building and marvel over the beautiful stained glass or lovely decorations? Do you ever invite people to come to your church and tell them about the wonderful preacher or the powerful classes? So often people confuse the building and the preacher and the programs with the real meaning of the church. The church is not a building. It's not the programs. It's not the preacher. The church is the people. It's the body of believers joined together for Christ. (1 Cor. 3:16) That makes the church a living building. But all too often people use this idea as an excuse to not meet together on the Lord's day in a building. I like to think of the Lord's church as a beautiful tapestry woven together by the very hands of God. He has created a masterpiece. When the church is following the will of God, it is a work of art like no other. All of the layers placed together for a reason. The church has many priorities. They need to spread the gospel, first and foremost. God has instructed us to go out to all nations, preaching, teaching and baptizing. The plan is clear. The instructions are written for us. The church is a refuge amidst all the chaos in the world. As long as believers are united and meeting together, there will always be places for people to go to find that hope that they seek. The church is also a source of encouragement. Who else will encourage you to stay strong in your walk with the Lord while the world is telling you to abandon it?

There are so many reasons why the church exists. It's more than just a building. It's more than choirs and kids programs and potlucks. It's a group of people that have decided to follow Jesus and won't turn back no matter what.