Saturday, August 29, 2009

Happy Birthday!


Another year passes and we all get older and one day closer to our Maker...if you are a believer that is!  Birthdays come and go and they are a constant reminder that our lives are not our own.  They were bought at a high price.  I am reminded and encouraged that I have less time to make an eternal impact.  So I must press on to fight the good fight and to run the race and to win souls before moving on from this world.

I am truly grateful for the journey that God has brought me on, and although there have been times of trial and difficulty, I rejoice.  He has been building my character.  I am also equally grateful for my wonderful wife Vivian and adorable daughter Kristen, friends, and ministry that He has given me!  I pray that as each year passes, that I will become more like Him and teach others to do the same.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Fast 4Friday

Fasting is a choice, not a gift.

Choosing not to eat is an act of worship before God. Temptations are everywhere. The 'ooey gooey chewy' cookies and the lady beside me with an entire bag of food are reminders of how dependent I am on food. My growling stomach reminds me of how weak my flesh is.

I am fasting for Friday because Pastor Eugene Ramirez is coming to Toronto to do a teaching on spiritual gifts/prophecy and will be prophesying over our leaders. In preparation, he's asked us to fast and pray. And so here I am in the library, fasting and praying so that I can be more receptive to hear God's word for my life.