Bob Long's sermon (from last week -- sermons are tape-delayed a week for TV) was appropriate for Father's Day. He reminded me that our Heavenly Father wants to encourage our dreams -- just like our earthly fathers should do. Dr. Long reminded me that God wants me to dream BIG dreams and God wants to open the doors for those dreams. God wants to be an encourager in my life.
There have been times when I've connected with my dream -- and other times when I've run away from it...but the dream has been consistent. I dream of being a pastor, shepherding the flock that God has entrusted to my care. I dream of being an intercessor, helping God's people find God and hear God speaking to them. I dream of being a vision caster, sharing the vision God has for God's people and planning for the realizing of that vision.
Thank you, Bob Long. You helped me connect with my dream again. Since the day my back started hurting, the dream in my life has been fuzzy. (Ironic, that my pain began the day after Easter.) Thank you, Dr. Scott Robertson. Because you connected with your dream of healing people, I was given another chance. I truly feel like Dr. Robertson gave me my life back! Thank you, Choctaw United Methodist Church. You've assured me again and again that you will do what needs to be done at church so I can have this time to heal. Thank you.
I miss being at church this morning -- I miss it desperately. I hope and pray that God will be present to you this morning through the gathering of the faithful. Even though I can't gather with you, God is certainly present with me this morning. Hallelujah!
Health wise, it has been a hard morning. I've had more pain than usual. Most days, mornings are my best time. I'm grateful for pain medicines -- and I'm grateful for small victories. Things are "moving" again, if you know what I mean.
I hope to return to the office for a few days later this week. I've not been cleared to drive yet, so I'll be calling the list of folks who said they could drive for me.
May God's grace and peace be with you all today!
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