Today I began to reread a fresh copy of Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life. This reading is not a substitute for my daily Bible reading, but an addition to my devotion time. I am going to do as the book instructs and read one chapter a day so I can think on the reading throughout the day.
I am at a point in my life where I need some good positive and encouraging words spoken into me. If you know me you know that I am an Encourager. I love building people up. But there comes a time when the Encourager needs encouragement. That time is here. I'm out of "encouraging gas" and need my "encouraging tank" refilled so I can go about continuing the tasks God has given to me.
All of us need to be refilled from time to time. We all need that time where we can relax, reflect, rethink, refocus, repent, regroup, renew... name your "re___"! So I say to God, "Fill 'er up!"
I was reminded today that everything starts with God. Not a book, pastor, leader, concept, program, etc. Everything starts with God! (Colossians 1:16) HE is where the focus must be. So I am at the right filling station. Rick says, "God is not just the starting point of your life, He's the source of it! (p. 20)
Are you needing that renewal that comes from God? Maybe you'll journey with me over these next 40 days and "dwell in the shelter of the Most High and rest in the shadow of the Almighty!" Ps. 91:1
Fill 'er up, LORD!
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3 comments:
Hey Joel -
Don't know if you remember me from the days in Tulsa and driving back and forth to Semitary in Ft. Worth or not?
I've been re-connecting with people via Facebook - didn't find you on there but Google is an amazing thing!
Looks like you are doing well, man! God's best to you.
Let me know if you are on Facebook - I'm on twitter at davidwrobbins
Peace out!
David Robbins
Haven't read that book yet, Joel - but it seems everyone else has, LOL.
You are not alone in that encourager needing encouragement spot. You will be in my prayers, and I'll be reading your blog!
May tomorrow fill you up!
Shannon McC
I've never read that book, but it seems I'm the exception to the rule! It will be nice to read your blog as you do.
You are in my prayers, may tomorrow be a spirit-filling day!
Luv Ya!
Shannon McCullough
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