It has been a few days since I last wrote, but wanted to share some things. Im don't usually speak out about my faith, don't know why, I guess I just dont think about it as often as I should.
I was born into a Christian family, raised pretty much on the pew of a church, and have been involved in church in one form or another basically my whole life. I was "saved" at an early age, and though I have had ups and downs, as everyone does, I have never really lost my faith. I'll share more about that in a bit, but suffice it to say God has been a part of me my whole life.
Im sure some of you might be wondering what has brought on this sudden urge to share all of this. I guess I could say that it is something that has been brewing for some time, and perhaps that is true, but honestly, it is probably the story of Tim Tebow. This young man, in case you have never heard of him, is a pro football quarterback and is currently the starting QB for the Denver Bronco's. His story goes back all the way to the beginning. His mother had a chance to abort him, and decided to NOT do it. The rest as we say is history. Great college numbers as an athlete a top draft choice in the NFL, and now a starter in the NFL. No big deal right?, well it is a big deal for one reason. ALL of the so called talking heads have bashed him over the years, and even more now, saying he is not big enough, or not accurate enough, or just not smart enough, and yet he excels. Since he has taken over as a starter for Denver, I think he has only lost 1 game. So why does everyone make fun and criticize him? Because he has the audacity to proclaim his faith in God. He does it openly and unabashedly. He does not hesitate to kneel on the sideline and whisper a prayer when the field goal kicker is ready to make a kick. I guess it has irritated me enough that everyone has been so critical of him that I decided to say something about it. If this young man has the nerve to stand up for his faith, why should we all not do the same thing?
I can look back over the 60 years of my life and see many times where God has had His hand on my life, and many of those times I was negligent in not thanking Him for His intervention or guidance on my behalf. (Now for those of you who do not believe in God, this is probably a bit hard to swallow, but please bear with me.) I have often said, that at times, God had to whack me upside the head with a 4x4. LOL, some people only require a small stick but I tend to be stubborn, and often times need the "extra" encouragement. :-) This part of being stubborn is something I guess I was born with, but not an excuse. :-) I can even look back over the last couple of years and realize this or that, and see that things could have been much worse. One example is a bit over a year ago, we were helping my daughter move to North Carolina. On the way out my van blew the engine. In the middle of the trip!! Fortunately I had just pulled off the highway, and noticed it, but got back on and of course things got worse. I nursed it to the next exit where a mechanic confirmed my worst thoughts. The engine was toast! No why do I say God had his hand on this? Well here is the "rest of the story" The tow truck driver arrived and took me to the rental company so I could pick up a truck to load things into, then allowed us the load everything into the rental in his tow lot. They bought my van, for almost what the rental cost me. As for getting back home to St. Louis, well we were able to buy one way tickets for the 2 of use for just a bit over $200. In addition to that, the van did not just stop in the middle of the highway with everyone doing 70+MPH where serious injury could have occurred. So you see, God is faithful, sometimes even when we are not. We are His children and much like any parent He loves us, yet will correct us when necessary.
One last reason for this note is that right now I am involved in a Church Christmas production. Nothing unusual about that with the exception Im in the Caroling group and Choir, and as things happen, I have NO voice to sing with. Roaring case of laryngitis! So of course it had to happen now, just a few days before the actual performances and WHY am I even bringing that up. Well the answer is simple. Im believing that God will heal my throat and voice and I will be able to perform with my groups. So in simple language
PRAISE GOD!
Thanks for reading
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