serving the purposes of God in my generation...: June 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Get Real

Recently I have started writing a diary, or what you might call a prayer journal, simply to keep track on what God is doing in my life.

Amongst other things, I have discovered the value that comes from being real with God at the end of each day.

I have been so encouraged with the peace experienced from being honest with him about who he is, who I am, and what is going on in my life.

If you are struggling to give time each day to being in God's presence understand that it is a relationship God desires with you not a legalistic meeting. Yes it is a discipline, but look forward to spending time with your father and be real with him.

These beautiful verses capture the simple heart of what it is I am talking about:

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24)

Friday, June 06, 2008

A Man Of Character

Character is preaching the same thing you preached 30 years ago.

Character is standing your ground when everyone else walks away.

Character is integrity.

Character is consistency.

Character is making the right decision regardless.
Character is not compromising.

Character is about the will not the whim.

Character is obeying even if not understanding.
Character is who you are, not how you feel.

Character is revealed when the pressure comes.

Character is more impressive than miracles.

Character is the simple act of unquestioning obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Character is being radical.

Character is taking God seriously.

Character is unassuming.

Character is being completely submissive to the Word of God.
Character is steadfast.

Character is not what you do, it's who you are.
Character is uncomplicated obedience.

Character is not about position or recognition, but is about identity.

Character is what makes God proud.