During the end of February I went to CIY Believe with our middle school students. That weekend was an awesome weekend of ministry and being able to worship God with those students. During that weekend I was introduced to a new song, which is very simple...but yet very encouraging and moving.
"Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me" is part of the chorus. The song is titled "One Thing Remains". That song spoke volumes to me that weekend. Then this weekend I found it again as we purchased the new Passion Band CD titled "White Flag". I have listened to this song multiple times since buying the CD. The song is a constant reminder of how satisfying, encouraging, encompassing God's love is to us.
Throughout our lives we find ourselves in different seasons. We go through different struggles, trials, triumphs etc...with those different things our moods tend to change, we feel different. Through this song I am reminded, encouraged to know that no matter where we are, God's love still remains. To quote the song His love is "higher than the mountains that I face, Stronger than the power of the grave, Constant in the trail and the change" How exciting is that???
God's love is bigger and greater than anything you will or can experience. It never changes, it never fails. Next time you feel down, next time you feel the struggles of life, remember "One Thing Remains". We have a God who loves us, we have a God who is bigger than anything else, we have a God who has paid our debt. With all of that, how can we not run to Him? How can you not praise Him?
I pray that today, this week, this month, this year you realize that one thing remains. What are you doing with God's love??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TItyYhfwClM
serving Him
patrick
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Brotherhood...
Over the last couple months I have had the opportunity to meet with a group of 3 other guys for lunch every Wednesday. We talk about life, jobs and God and a book. We decided to read a book (now don't laugh or judge this book by it's title)God's Gift to Women.This book is designed to encourage guys in their walk and to be the men God created us to be. Each week I am encouraged when I leave our Wednesday lunch.
This book talks about "the brotherhood of men" and how it has an effect on guys and as guys we don't want to let other guys feel like we aren't real men. Today at our lunch was some great discussions on this. As I was driving back to the office I thought how thankful I am for these guys I eat lunch with on a weekly basis. They are a great brotherhood.
I firmly believe that God has placed these guys in my life to help me be a better man. To be a better dad. They have encouraged me to be a better child of God. I am thankful for the brotherhood of them. They have truly influenced me in more ways than I can imagine.
What is your brotherhood? Who do you surround yourself with? What do you fill your time with. I am thankful for my brotherhood of 3, but I am more thankful for the family of God. The encouragement and support that each has given, is immeasurable. Now it's time to take the inspiration, encouragement we receive and pass it on...go, find your brotherhood.
serving HIM,
patrick
This book talks about "the brotherhood of men" and how it has an effect on guys and as guys we don't want to let other guys feel like we aren't real men. Today at our lunch was some great discussions on this. As I was driving back to the office I thought how thankful I am for these guys I eat lunch with on a weekly basis. They are a great brotherhood.
I firmly believe that God has placed these guys in my life to help me be a better man. To be a better dad. They have encouraged me to be a better child of God. I am thankful for the brotherhood of them. They have truly influenced me in more ways than I can imagine.
What is your brotherhood? Who do you surround yourself with? What do you fill your time with. I am thankful for my brotherhood of 3, but I am more thankful for the family of God. The encouragement and support that each has given, is immeasurable. Now it's time to take the inspiration, encouragement we receive and pass it on...go, find your brotherhood.
serving HIM,
patrick
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Another Challenge
I am approaching the end of my first 30 day challenge. February 16th was the last day I drank pop. My first challenge may seem small or miniscule to some, but it started off being really challenging to me. Now it doesn't seem like much to have not been drinking pop. I have enjoyed the challenge and the people who have helped keep me accoutable. I have saved some money while eating out and maybe even lost a few pounds, while becoming a little more healthier. Now I am ready for my next challenge.
For the next month I want to take on two, but completely different challenges. One is personal and the other is a physical one. Starting this Saturday and for the next 30 days I would like to journal every day. I want to journal my toughts, things I did, scriptures I read, what I read from books etc. I want to do this to help me make the most of time at whatever I am doing, hoping to be more efficient. Also to be able to look back and see what consumes my time and what I see myself doing.
My second challenge I mentioned was more of a physical challenge. January 2011 I started running (which was a shock to some people including me!). I also ran my first 2 5k during that year. I did set a goal to be under 30 minutes for both races. The first race I just missed my goal, but the second one I finished under 30 minutes!! My next challenge is to constantly have lower than a 10 minute mile. My last run (March 14)I averaged 11:32 on a mile. So by April 17 my goal is to have cut more than 1:33 off my mile time.
Both of these challenges will be something that takes focus and determination from me. I am hoping by doing these I will be healthier physically, spiritually, emotionally and other areas too. I encourage you to think of something to challenge yourself for the next 30 days. I would also welcome any encouragement and accountability during my next challenge.
striving to be better, striving for Him:
patrick
For the next month I want to take on two, but completely different challenges. One is personal and the other is a physical one. Starting this Saturday and for the next 30 days I would like to journal every day. I want to journal my toughts, things I did, scriptures I read, what I read from books etc. I want to do this to help me make the most of time at whatever I am doing, hoping to be more efficient. Also to be able to look back and see what consumes my time and what I see myself doing.
My second challenge I mentioned was more of a physical challenge. January 2011 I started running (which was a shock to some people including me!). I also ran my first 2 5k during that year. I did set a goal to be under 30 minutes for both races. The first race I just missed my goal, but the second one I finished under 30 minutes!! My next challenge is to constantly have lower than a 10 minute mile. My last run (March 14)I averaged 11:32 on a mile. So by April 17 my goal is to have cut more than 1:33 off my mile time.
Both of these challenges will be something that takes focus and determination from me. I am hoping by doing these I will be healthier physically, spiritually, emotionally and other areas too. I encourage you to think of something to challenge yourself for the next 30 days. I would also welcome any encouragement and accountability during my next challenge.
striving to be better, striving for Him:
patrick
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