Serving God

Well, well...we are half way though October and I love hearing from you about the fairs, the crafts, the apples. Please, always feel free to share. One of my best buds let me know he's riding his bike daily and has lost a ton of weight. The cardio really boosts our "thinning out" journey. I do strength training as well, but mostly concentrate on moving this body. I miss being in the pool, but am still getting some form of cardio in about 4-5 days a week. I haven't decided if I am joining the pool near me, but maybe. :) I must confess I was really tired last night as I am standing in health against this cold that seems to be going around - but my throat is very sore - and I had to get my apple in. Hurt to swallow but brought a smile to my face as I repeated the saying, "an apple a day....." We are doing the Henry Blackaby series, "Experiencing God" at church this trimester. I am really being challenged to examine his tag line, "Understanding what God is about to do where you are is more important than telling God what you want him to do." This resonates to me. I recently had someone tell me that the "reason so many prayers are unanswered is because God wants us to specifically as him for things. If we want a red car, be specific with the details." At first that can stir one's flesh a wee bit. But as I settled down, I realized I really don't want to pray like that. I would LOVE a new car (mine has 250K miles on it - BUT, it's paid for) but more than anything I would LOVE to know that God has used my life for HIS purpose throughout the day. I am reading a book called Circle Maker and buddy, that's the way I like to pray. Extravagant prayers - but God-centered prayers. If I can find the promise - I can pray huge within it. Finding God in an area takes intentionality. I get it. But God is everywhere and the Holy Spirit is always looking for opportunities to connect us. At this season of my life I LONG to serve God daily. I LONG to feel that connection. I don't want to waste time and energy. I am not "doing" because I have to earn anything from God. Please don't hear that. But I want to "do" something significant for God because I owe Him my life literally. Let me find the area where God is working and join His strategy there. Yep - sounds good Mr. Blackaby. Praying for you this morning and asking God for my next assignments to advance His purposes within the Kingdom. Love you, PK