I thought I would review my journal entries for 2007 before
attempting to make any resolutions for the new year. Although, I'm not
sure I'll make any new resolutions this year. It seems if anything I
need to "hunker" down on the ones I made last year and take them to the
next level. What I've done is simply list key words and phrases from
the journal I keep (which was not as regular as I would have liked by
the way). I've also included thoughts or realizations that may have
just popped into my mind. Here we go.
I'm still a sinner.
I love my wife more now than I did when I first met her. I would have never believed that was possible.
Being a dad is hard, sometimes painful, and yet very joyful and rewarding.
I'm actually very content with my life. This is huge as I don't think I've ever really been "content".
I'm tired of playing it safe.
I'm very blessed.
The year of the disciple for me.
Made some headway in becoming a disciple among my neighbors instead of a "professional" pastor among my neighbors.
I'm scared when the phone rings wondering if it's dad or mom calling
to tell me that something has happened to the other. I think more and
more about the less and less time I have with my parents.
Sin and evil is still a present reality. But God and good is more powerful.
The New Testament is really very Old Testament.
I have learned more about Jesus this year than any other year ever.
I struggled with discerning God's immediate purpose for my life.
Sometimes I have felt like Tarzan swinging from a vine looking for the
next vine to transfer too but not seeing one. I will just swing back
and forth on the vine I have until the next one presents itself.
Specific words from God over the year that have been: "Get ready."
"Don't be afraid." "Wait." "Quit playing it safe." And, "Do you
trust me?"
The first act of My new year on March 14 was to re-commit myself to being a devoted disciple of Jesus.
The realization that I had become a mercenary for Christ and not the true warrior I had been was disturbing.
Lost and found. The realization that Bryan had been sequestered.
Jesus died. I was struck by these words at the end of the Tennabrae service on Maundy Thursday.
Jesus rose from the dead! Easter.
To launch or not to launch? That is the question.
Jesus was most likely a Pharisee.
Renewed mission and vision.
As I reviewed my journal I realized it's been a great year.
I could have written more, but I've all ready spent 2-3 hours
reviewing last year. So, it might be time to look to 2008 building on
what happened in 2007.
Have a blessed a New Year!
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