September 27th People Reflection

Tuesday 9/27/2005

1 John 5-We are certain that God will hear out prayers when we ask for what pleases him.

Exra 3-4-Everyone started shouting and praising the LORD because work on the foundation of the temple had begun.

Psalm 92-It is wonderful each morning to tell about your love and at night to announce how faithful you are.

Revelation 12.7-12-But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death.

Acts 17.10-15-for they welcomed the message very eagerly

Psalm 118.1-9-His steadfast love endures forever

"I was on the field when you called."—A telephone call I had made a week earlier—A coach on a field with some children- I like to think about this as being on the field of life too- unexpected things happen- it all happens as it happens- yea- we coach – we teach- we also learn and experience the spontaneity of life- we reach out to God while were out on that field – we pray – and sometimes we get that prayer right and pray for what pleases God—I usually pray for what pleases me- but I must think to pray for what pleases God- I know god is faithful to me- he is there coaching me along the way on that field- he is giving me instruction- sometimes I get it- sometimes I don’t get it right- but he keeps working with me- trying to increase my skill level in what he has called me to do- what position he has called me to play- and at half time and the end of the game – I have a story to tell- the really cool part is that he already took care of the winning and losing and sent someone to win the game in the end—so I’m free to play the game and not worry about the score- free to listen to the message- to go with what he has called me to do and play like I have never played before- cause I can’t lose- You see- God is faithful- he coaches me from the field- he sends Jesus to call the plays right there with me and we play and have a blast- he builds the foundation of love and understanding for all who choose to play—what a great coach I have with me on that field—wanna play too? – all can play this game—"I was on the field when you called."—Thanks be to God that you sent your Son to be on the field with me when I call.

Prayer- Jesus- I call out to you this day to help me while I play on your filed and in your Kingdom- show me the plays- teach me the skills and pat my ass and send me to the line. -- Amen