I had two distinct things happen to me today where I decided to do the "right thing." These were both big decisions, one more so than the other.
After the second decision I said to Andy that I should feel better for doing the right thing, but I didn't. He wanted to know why I felt that doing the right thing was equated with feeling better about the situation.
The answer is that I don't know. I just think that doing the right thing should make you feel better but the more I reflect about it I don't think it does.
I guess it's just one of those things. I am glad that I did the right thing, though.
How does doing the right thing make you feel?
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
What's the meaning of life?
I had the privilege to preach to my people this morning and I asked them very clearly what their purpose in life is. Some of them are seeking and are trying to live the life that God wants for them while others are merely pretending. In such a spiritually tense environment we prayed for protection, for deliverance, and for a blessing from the LORD. He did all of those plus more. We were blessed from the beginning to the end of the service.
We've been really blessed this past week. I spent some time in great conversation around the dinner table with men who are growing in their recovery, in their character, and in their relationship with God. The conversation reinvigorated and encouraged me.
In Bible class on Monday night we didn't follow the lesson plan but instead had a heart-to-heart about what a relationship with God looks like. The 20 of us had a great discussion for the hour as I answered questions about the Bible and Jesus and listened to their feedback. It was a really blessed time. I couldn't wait to get home to tell Andy all about it but was a few minutes later getting home because the class went past the normal time.
This past Friday night we had a special group come and sing for our 133 men in addition to visitors. It was a great time. The Spirit sat so heavily on the chapel that we did two altar calls. Can you remember the last time you were in a meeting and the leader felt led to have a second altar call after the first one was finished? It was one of those times when the meeting did end the men just kind of sat there and didn't want to move. They were still basking in God's presence. What a blessing!
I prayed that night for some men, for myself, and to just worship. As I did I began to reallypray which was such a blessing for me. Anyone who knows me knows that when I truly pray I cry. I can't help it. It's just how it comes from my heart. I haven't cried while I've prayed for the past couple of months but I did that night and it was so refreshing.
We've had some difficult situations this past week, too. One of our trucks was in an accident, another man was injured and rushed to the hospital on the job, one man disappeared from work, etc, etc. While it's been difficult I've been encouraged. God is doing great things among us and as a result Satan is pushing harder but we persevere and claim the great promises of God.
I don't know what the meaning of life is for you, but I've find my purpose and got to live it out this past week. Thank you, LORD!
We've been really blessed this past week. I spent some time in great conversation around the dinner table with men who are growing in their recovery, in their character, and in their relationship with God. The conversation reinvigorated and encouraged me.
In Bible class on Monday night we didn't follow the lesson plan but instead had a heart-to-heart about what a relationship with God looks like. The 20 of us had a great discussion for the hour as I answered questions about the Bible and Jesus and listened to their feedback. It was a really blessed time. I couldn't wait to get home to tell Andy all about it but was a few minutes later getting home because the class went past the normal time.
This past Friday night we had a special group come and sing for our 133 men in addition to visitors. It was a great time. The Spirit sat so heavily on the chapel that we did two altar calls. Can you remember the last time you were in a meeting and the leader felt led to have a second altar call after the first one was finished? It was one of those times when the meeting did end the men just kind of sat there and didn't want to move. They were still basking in God's presence. What a blessing!
I prayed that night for some men, for myself, and to just worship. As I did I began to reallypray which was such a blessing for me. Anyone who knows me knows that when I truly pray I cry. I can't help it. It's just how it comes from my heart. I haven't cried while I've prayed for the past couple of months but I did that night and it was so refreshing.
We've had some difficult situations this past week, too. One of our trucks was in an accident, another man was injured and rushed to the hospital on the job, one man disappeared from work, etc, etc. While it's been difficult I've been encouraged. God is doing great things among us and as a result Satan is pushing harder but we persevere and claim the great promises of God.
I don't know what the meaning of life is for you, but I've find my purpose and got to live it out this past week. Thank you, LORD!
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