Never Needed. Always Wanted!

Well, I'm in the middle of reading a book and a certain statement struck me. "Because God requires nothing outside Himself, we can know that He freely chose whether to create [or not] and what to create." (Life Answers. Hemphill. pg68) What a wonderful thought. The Sovereign God of the universe, who needs nothing to be made complete, still wanted us. He had the option to not create (and remain complete) or create us knowing, all too well, what was in store. What an amazing display of love!!

I know many times in my life, the things I do are skewed and tainted by underlying motives for what I think I need. Can you imagine how nice would it be to be able to love someone and know that it is a pure love--free from all selfish wants or needs? Moreover, how nice would it be to be loved in that same way? well....WE ARE!!! What security!!

To know His love for us will never change according to mood swings, attitudes, or ulterior motives. This statement really made me think. Someone who doesn't need anything from me and still wants me enough to offer His own Son to be with us, is someone who REALLY wants me alot. I hope and pray my relationship with Him--your relationship with Him--will be just the same....out of love...not just out of need. I pray our worldly relationships will exude those same traits. What a world this could be!

Birthday Wishes

Well, today is my birthday. I turned 27 today. I know I'm not that old in the whole grand scheme of things, but I do feel like it has passed by in an instant. It seems like just a few years ago that I was in high school and then college and now here I am...to Colorado and back...married working in Nashville. I guess it's true, "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:14 Looking back there are so many things that I've done that has molded me into who I am and then there are things that I've done that I wish I hadn't done (watching too much TV for one). But you know, realistically speaking, I'm probably going to go home and watch TV tonight. What makes a person do what he does? Priorities? Environment? Habits? All three, I guess. Tim McGraw has a song called My Next 30 Years where at age 30 he's making some changes in life. Are you at a point in your life where you need to make some changes? Am I? More time with the family or friends? More time to take care of your self? What about more time with the Father? What will make us change? Why not let God move in you (and me) and allow Him to make these changes within us. May we live today for today and take advantage of every moment. "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matt 6:34

Settling In

My wife and I are finally getting settled into our new jobs and our new "routine" here in Nashville. The move from Colorado and the West seemed like a longer move that it actually was. After four months on "vacation," I finally got a job about the same time Danielle got her new job (of which she is enjoying). That same week, we also bought a new car (or at least new to us) and receive a new addition to the family (no...not a child...another cat.). God has been so faithful in His sovereignty to meet our needs when we need them. It hasn't been easy waiting for Him to meet those needs; however, it has been great seeing Him fulfill His promises and reemphasizing His love for Danielle and me. "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19

New Journal!!

Well, I am setting up a journal for me to post my thoughts on. Hopefully, as time goes on, this will be a place of reflection for me and a time of growth for those who may read these posts.