Steppin' Up

Well in just a few more days I will officially be the T.H.M.I.C. (Temporary Head Man In Charge) at Crosswater (under Jesus of course) as our lead pastor Aaron Day goes on a three month sabbatical.  As the day gets closer, I feel the potential burden more and more.  While I am a little freaked out about all this 3-month period will bring, I am also excited to see what God will do in Aaron, in me and in His church, Crosswater.

One of my many issues, is the tendency to rely on my own abilities to get the job done.  Fortunately, I am being made more aware of that tendency heading in to this period where that tendency could be even more detrimental than usual.  Please be praying for me to rely on God first and foremost and to put aside my efforts because it will take God to come out of this having grown and led well.

Please also be praying for Aaron as he spends time with God and his family.  Pray for wisdom and discernment as he seeks God's will for himself, his family and for Crosswater.

Finally, please pray that this would be a time of spiritual growth for the people of Crosswater.

In Awe of God

Have you ever just sat and marveled at the power and majesty of God?  Last week I was able to have a few days with my wife's family on the Oregon Coast.  The house we stayed in was a block or two away from the beach, yet, we were able to hear the waves from the house.  Of course as we got closer to the beach and then on the beach, the sound of the waves was even louder.  One morning I just sat on the beach and listened to the waves and looked out at the Pacific Ocean and was in awe of God.  There is such power in those waves and the Pacific Ocean is so huge, that you can't help but notice how big God is.

All around us, we can see the hand of God in His creation.  Sure, many people have come up with other thoughts and theories on how we all got here but make no mistake, God is revealed by His creation.  Far too often, I just do my thing, live my life and I don't recognize or acknowledge the hand of God all around me.  If you haven't taken time to marvel at the power and majesty of God lately (or ever), I encourage you to take time this week to find a place where you can just sit and see God's creation around you.  We are fortunate in Washington to have beautiful mountains, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, forests, rivers, etc. that all point to God.  Wherever you are, take a look around you at what God has done and know that the God who created all of these amazing and beautiful things, loves you and sent His son to die for you!  For that, I am truly in awe of God.