All

I have always been the type of person that had the thought that anything worth doing is worth doing well. I try not to find myself in the midst of things that I can't do well. Oh, psycologist would say that I need to do things that are uncomfortable for me so I can get over fears. I don't necessarily disagree with that, but through the years, I have come to know what I should not try to even discuss let alone try to do. (Hmmm...any kind of sports comes to mind...)

Obviously I have a passion to worship the Lord. And I have a tendency to want everyone to be as energetic as I am about that. I have to be transparent and say I will never understand how someone can stand with their hands folded or in their pockets with a scouring face while we are in the midst of lifting up praises to the One that has the power over sin and death and His lifeblood is flowing through us. Well, that is me.

But what about you? What is it that gets you so excited that it makes you want to shout "get on board with me...NOW!" What is it that is your passion? Go for it! Live in freedom and go for it with all of your efforts and might. It will change your life.

In the seven months I have been here, I think of Al screaming Hallelujah because the Holy Spirit touches him deeply. I think of Rachel Stephens longing to dance before the Lord. I think of the drama team that gave a great sketch yesterday.

You know the old beer commercial really is true...you only go around once in life, so grab for all the gusto you can. We really do have this one moment that is guaranteed...go for it...Jesus said, "I come to give you life and give it to you abundantly."

So think about it....can the life we live be described as abundant?

Have a great week...

pb