First Church of God

I haven't written much lately, and it's probably due to my lack of success with my experiments.  I’ve forgotten often to pray for people, very rarely done the breathing prayer, and really only been consisten with the waking and sleep prayers.  There have been no prayer runs on the beach.  No quiet moments reading God’s Word on the couch.  No extended sessions of meditation on scripture.  No deep conversations with my Abba Father.  I’ve lost my focus lately.  It's amazing how quickly one can get off track.  I guess maybe it started Friday when I stayed up til 3am with Brian and his friends doing a sleep over at our house.  That got me off from my regular routine for sure.  I’ve been busy lately on some out of the norm activity.    Probably the biggest distraction is getting ready for Candi’s return home.  That has involved some intense effort catching up on two weeks worth of dishes and laundry, doing flowers, the yard, and of course picking up rubber bands all over the house.  Her flight took off from Korea about an hour ago.  She’s on her way home!  YES!!!  Lord, bring her home safely!  For many reasons, I’m excited to have her home again!

As I confess my lack of effort toward my experiments, at the same time I see that God has continued to work in me and bless me.  I am reminded of that scripture about how even when we are faithless, God remains faithful.  Amazing!  When have I sensed God’s goodness lately?  In the great times with Brian this last week, lunch at Mom and Dad Bradley’s (twice), time at the Lake house with family, meals made by my caring sister, connecting with graduates, stil being inspired to preach, La Perlas with Scotty today, some divine appointments, a chance to connect with my neighbor about gardening, the sweet old lady at Hartline, recording with Ryan, exciting new plans for Warner Camp, affirmations from friends, as I type... more and more blessings keep coming to mind.  God is so good.

Lord, even when I am not doing all the right things, you still remain faithful to me.  This inspires me to deeper intimacy with you.  I pray for a wonderful reunion with Candi tomorrow when I pick her up in the airport, I hope that on the way there I can make the toll booth people smile, and most of all… I hope that I can get back on track doing the little things to express my desire for a deeper relationship with You.