Service 23 Jun 2008 07:26 pm
Change is in the air
Day 12 - June 22
I received a phone call from some friends in our LifeGroup. They had recently decided to move and their home had sold in no time at all. This left them in a predicament because they were considering a new home and the deal fell through. The new homeowners were ready to move in as soon as possible, so now our friends have moved out and into the house of a family friend. Our poor friends are homeless. They are in good spirits, though. I had a conversation yesterday with them where we discussed being too comfortable and how often that prevents us from discerning the voice of God. Have you ever felt that way? Things are going great, jobs are good, kids are healthy, house is in one piece, and you’re not all that desperate for God? Ryan and I haven’t been that comfortable in a very long time. We’re heading that direction, though, and I am ready to mix things up. Just like our friends, I’m at a place where I’m hoping I’m not so comfortable that I’m unable to discern the voice of God.
Our friends were closing on their house today, and they had some work done in the basement. When the basement repairs were completed, the first floor of the house had shifted and the walls were covered in cracks in the plaster. They called me to ask if I’d come help paint the spots that needed repair. I guess being an artist has its advantages and disadvantages. Only kidding, I was more than happy to help them. I spent about an hour painting the walls of the attic, the second story bedrooms and the hall and stairway. I enjoy seeing things like that come together and I wish I could have stayed to do more. On Sundays at 1:00, I serve at the Oklahoma City Campus of LifeChurch.tv in their “Let There Be Light” children’s room. The age range in that room is from 12 months to 24 months (we combine with an older class during that experience). It is so much fun and I’m always in a good mood when I’m done. Those little guys have so much personality and are hilarious. I have to admit that after running errands and eating a snack, I had to take a nap.
