I wonder...

Sometimes I wonder if I will I ever make it. Can I truly be successful in being a person used for God? Can I be a better Pastor? Can I still motivate staff? Can I inspire people? I can not do these things. I can not be successful, I can not be a better Pastor, I cannot motivate staff, I cannot inspire people!

WHY?

"Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am." ~Philippians 4:13 (The Message)

The One is the person who can make the difference in my life and in the ministry he has given to me. It is not me, it is the One! I will no longer wonder, but will know Him and love Him and watch Him work in me.

What difference does He make in yours? Do you often wonder?

A verse to start off the day

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.~Proverbs 16:3

May you have a blessed day!
~Pastor Waldo.

Bags

A lady recently boarded the train and began to look for a seat. It was a little difficult for her, because she had three big bags. She put one on an empty seat, another underneath her seat and the other on her lap. The bags seemed to dictate where she was going to sit and how she would care for them.

We have our own bags, don't we? Bags of hurts, bad habits, unresolved issues, unforgiveness. They hold us down, they run our lives, and they do more harm then good. Today let go of your hurts, forgive someone, and speak to God and be prepared to listen! He might just lighten your load.

LOST

I woke up after boarding the station where I live. I was headed for my destination. I didn't sleep well last night. I probably should have gone to bed early instead of watching the Lakers game. I woke up....and found out that I was LOST! I missed my destination spot and woke up at the next stop. I was dazed and confused. What should I do? I have never missed my destination in 10 years! I gathered my thoughts...I still can make it to the other side, but how could i get to the other side where the next train would arrive. I was lost. I saw the next train approaching...I missed it! I couldn't find the steps to get me to the other side. Finally, I saw the steps. I can make it back to where I need to go. I will be late, but my work will be there...I will no longer be lost, but found! How about you?

temptation...

My wife and I are at a restaraunt...there is a sign with a piece of cake on it that says, "GO AHEAD, SPLURGE!" I am soooo tempted to buy one. There is much temptation around us...after Christmas specials are everywhere. Jesus was tempted at his weakest point...He used scripture to correct the devil. If we want to resist temptation we must have scripture in our lives. We must live, breathe and exercise our faith. Wha are you being tempted with? It might be more than just a piece of cake!