Sometimes we get to see it happen!

I work in a church.  I love my job.  I love the people I serve.  I love the team I get to do it with! 

All that said, (and I probably shouldn't say this) sometimes it becomes a bit routine. You know, Sunday comes every six days; there are supplies to order, phone calls to answer, e-mails to be sent and things to be done.
 
One other thing I've noticed...when I actually pay attention...I get to see God at work!  Tonight I paid attention and got to see some pretty terrific stuff.  Stuff that makes all those supply orders, phone calls and e-mails seem a bit less routine.  After all, Sunday only comes around every six days! 

This Sunday, we get to witness several families whose lives have been changed because someone, at Suncrest, chose to be used by God.  I am greatly blessed to get to play even the smallest part!
 

it really will keep turning...even if I quit pushing?!?

For my fellow type A's out there...
The world really will keep turning...even if you quit pushing.
I know, I know, it's pretty hard to believe.  Read it again.  Own that statement.  Think about the wisdom behind it.  Quit pushing.  

My mom is a wise, non-type A.  She has spoken this phrase to her type A daughter (me) on more than one occasion and always want to argue with her a bit.  I mean, for heaven's sake, what fun is there in just enjoying the ride? Shouldn't we be doing something?  Pushing something? OK, maybe even pushing someone? The world turns so much better when I'm pushing!  

Really...I think I'm accomplishing so much and then I read Psalm 33

"The Lord looks down from heaven

and sees every person.

From his throne he watches

all who live on earth.

He made their hearts

and understands everything they do.

No king is saved by his great army.

No warrior escapes by his great strength.

Horses can’t bring victory;

they can’t save by their strength.

But the Lord looks after those who fear him,

those who put their hope in his love.

He saves them from death

and spares their lives in times of hunger.

So our hope is in the Lord.

He is our help, our shield to protect us.

We rejoice in him,

because we trust his holy name.

Lord, show your love to us

as we put our hope in you."

I think I'll stop pushing for now...He seems to have it all well in hand.