How He Loves

     Its a song.  That you all have heard before I'm sure.  And by itself, its a beautiful song that can open your heart to just How much the Lord loves us, loves you, loves everyone around.  A concept that always seems so simple, but gets deeper and deeper the longer you follow Christ.

    Anyway, I was sitting in my office today at Faith Lutheran Church, just getting ready for the next few weeks with the youth group, going over lessons and what not.  This song came on Pandora, and I was reminded of the origins of this song.   I you don't know it, take 5 minutes to listen to this video.  Trust me, its worth it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1noag-BWqHc.

   The Holy Spirit hit me.  In a big way.  I say the Holy Spirit did, because I'm much too selfish to have these thoughts on my own:   I started crying in my office like a weirdo, I mean, I've only been here 2 weeks, and already I'm having a break down in my office!  But God moves, I'm there, I'm ready.  I am praying that same prayer, "God, I would give my life today if it would shake the youth of the nation."  I want to stand up and proclaim that.  I've always been called to youth and wanted to help them, but its such a different process to say, I give my life today if it would shake the youth of the nation.

   Just like John says though, don't let it be my song, don't let it be about me, some how some way, All Glory To God.   I will start with the 12 kids I have here, how easily can we spread a revival with 12 kids that are on fire for Christ.  

I don't know much...

Do you ever feel like your best just isn't good enough? Well I know I have.  Many times. Especially in school, I have never been good at school.  Or in relationships, that comes up all too often. Or maybe while playing Call Of Duty (a first person shooter), I can never seem to win on that 'life wasting' game.    But I've come to realize, it's all on the perception that will define what "good enough" is. 

Who was it that said, "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." I believe our good buddy Albby Einstein.  I've learned a lot of things in 2013, and this one has just come up many times.  I'm never going to be the next Hank Manning, or LeBron Sackic, but if someone wants their car fixed, give me a shout.  Or if someone's needs to talk about their life, I can drink a warm cup of coffee and 'listen' realllllllly well. Remember this in 2013...

And on that topic, another thing I've come too see is just how important communication is.  I'm actually a comm minor, so as far as being able to communicate, I know HOW to do it, but actually doing it is  a whole 'nother story.  I often have the attention span of a gold fish and explain things about as well as a parrot who only knows 8 words. But when it comes down to it, especially in interpersonal communication, I find myself being more and more open and honest.  Not trying to get my opinion out, or have a 'schedule', or showing off what I know, but be open and honest in everything.  I have come to find that it's amazing how many disputes can be fixed, or even avoided completely, by clear communication. 

My last thought: perception is reality.  

Look if I think something to be true, then it's true.  Even if it's not. This is especially the case for those who don't understand the importance of communication.  More then anything else, this has made me more aware of body language. Which in turn, makes me more aware of my own body language.   What signals are you sending out?  

How do you sit? 

How do you stand? 

How do you walk? 

Where do you look?

Do you cross your arms? 

Are you engaged in whatever activity? 

Etc. 

 It's amazing how far a smile can go. 

Till next time, 

J

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