Saturday, September 29, 2007

Starting Point



I've had a Spiritual Awakening really recently. I'm sure people have them all the time; of one kind or another. It doesn't really matter, it only matters that I feel it is critical to write some things down consistently, at least for the time being. Going into this, I don't know who this is for (possibly just me) or even why it is so important. I do know that this is something I must be devoted to. I will not stop. I will not hold back.
To some of you who know me, you very well may think that you know me (that's funny sounding). You may have opinions of my faults, my weaknesses, my isms. The fact is, If you met me during or after 2002, you don't know me. I haven't known me since then.
I'm not sure even now how to begin this journey, and I don't expect everyone to read it all everytime I post something. It's okay. I'll still do it even if I am the only one who sees it. I don't even know how or when this will end, but it needs to be
done. And it needs to not stop. I think that I want people to take it in, and do whatever they need to with it. I think.
None of what I've just said really matters, but this one thing does; When you allow God to demolish strongholds that have defined your life and your very self, all that is left is clay that He can use. I am that clay. All the bitterness, rage, hatred, pride, deception and chaos are gone from me. All that is left now is a willing vessel that God can use, that He can shape to His concept, His vision, His Likeness.

Today I wanted to talk about church. I wanted to talk about what church is to you, what it is to me, and what it should be for everyone. I wanted to talk about people who become complacent. I have many things inside that I must say; they need to come out. I am not capable of holding it in. I am not capable of holding it in! But restraint will be shown, if anything, for the purpose of too much meat not being as effective as it could be. Its effectiveness is nullified a bit in too large a dose. People need time to reflect on whatever they digest if they are to get the most capacity. So that is all I'm going to write today. Well, besides this: Take yourself out of the equation, and be shocked by what God can do.

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