We are made to be. We are finely crafted and carefully honed toward our own uniqueness. we might get tired of who we are, who we were, or even, who we are becoming, but, that's all we have to be and to do.
The Prophet Got Tired Too
Elijah was tired. He was sick and tired. On the mountain, he cried in despair to God.
He sank deeply into that despair, one that was not touched by logic or surface encouragement. He needed the deep encouragement of "The Presence."
He received it ... but he also received a tangible answer from God: a successor.
He was being called to a new phase of life - to invest in others and especially one other, Elisha, who would not only carry on his work and give meaning to his life, but would do even greater things.
You can make the "hits" on any mediocre piece of art or film by having key people denounce it from "pulpits." That is why I seldom denounce that sort of thing. Of course, even if I did, it probably would not cause a riot. This is a sad and tragic week ... and lots of innocent people on all sides are getting undeserved blame.
Let us be instruments of peace.
Three Good Quotes
"We have lived in the "muddle" of things rather than in the middle of things." - Oswald Chambers
"The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
Robert Frost
I don't have a warm personal enemy left. They've are died off. I miss them terribly because they helped define me." - Claire Boothe Luce
Be
Later tonight as you prepare to rest, just be.
Being is what you were meant for, made for, and are maturing into.
You are, after all a being, human and developing.
Be yourself. Be REAL - Responsible, Evolving, Authentic, and Loving.
Be what you are becoming as in what you will COME to BE (BE -COME). Your future is as real as your past and present. There are just more obvious unknowns.
Be strong, courageous, honest, and full of wonder.
And don't forget to ... Be-HAVE Be-CAUSE there is a new day tomorrow and we need you on the team.
Big Day
God has a very big day in store for you tomorrow.
You will conquer fear, despair, and sorrow.
You will rise to heights you've never known.
You will sigh and laugh, and sing and groan.
You will live and celebrate your inspired humanity.
You will rise above the dull, monotony of senseless insanity
To soar, to roar with the voice of the lion, to score.
The door is before you, the voice of God whispers, "There is more!"
Tomorrow is yours to face and embrace with wonder.
It is for your voice to shout the victory, to thunder,
"I am here and I have come to conquer this day!
There is no fear that can sway me or turn me from this way!
I am a soldier or love, a warrior of peace, a child of God.
My strength is from above. My joy shall not cease. I stand on the sod
Of a new day ... tomorrow.
Post This Somewhere ...
How Can I Pray for You Today?
I am posting this question tonight for tomorrow morning when I rise.
I may only be able to type an answer by clicking "like," because I may not have time to pray AND comment, but I will pray.
So will others.
I am not clairvoyant - I can't even spell it without help.
I am not even spiritual enough to detect all the promptings of the Spirit to pray for friends in need. Sometimes they get through, but I am rather prone to miss a few.
But I know some of you may need prayers and I am willing to pray and pass on your requests if you like - or honor your privacy if you prefer.
Let me know ... I am here every morning and sometimes throughout the day. When i get your prayer request, I will stop and pray right then.
I am just one, but there are others as well.
We are community online --- We have the opportunity through this medium to reach out to each other in encouragement, to share our strength, to pray if we are so inclined, and to help in ways we may not as yet have discovered.
If I can encourage you, pray for you, or lift you in any way, please tell me!
And that is where I will stop.
BE!
Yes!
BE!
