Wednesday, December 30, 2015

"Sanctuary Time"

Today, I went walking in an effort to build in some healthier habits. I started out at a good pace. My music was pumping and the weather was just right. The next song wasn't as fast paced, but I love the song, so I left it on and tried to maintain the pace. My thoughts began to drift and I found myself praying, lifting up my requests to God. My walk slowed down, but my soul was beginning to get a "work out." I was reminded of the Psalmist cry in chapter 73, verse 17:"Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood their end." The Psalmist in this chapter was complaining to God about how unfair it is that the wicked prosper.
But that little verse really stands out..UNTIL I went into the SANCTUARY, THEN I UNDERSTOOD.
On my walk this morning, I had some much needed "sanctuary" time. In the midst of my thoughts, the Holy Spirit began to speak, began to reveal some areas for repentance as well as areas where I need to trust Him fully. By the end of my walk, my heart was overflowing...and there was a bit of perspiration on my face to prove that the physical workout was still productive! I post this, not to brag, but to encourage you to find some "sanctuary time." It might look like a closet (War Room) or perhaps another spot- where you can LISTEN and give yourself over to a good "workout" of your soul and spirit.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Are Sunday mornings irrelevant?

So, I just finished watching a video that a friend asked me to watch.  The message was good and thought provoking, but is he suggesting that Sunday is irrelevant in the American church?  Or do you think the Sunday morning celebration time is as important as the small group community time?  Can a church be effective and have both?
I am taking to my irregular blog to post this video and ask you to give me your input. 


Pivot in Perspective

  Psalm 73 is one of my go-to passages. David is bemoaning his lot in life, reminding God that he has been doing the right thing, but he is...