It has been a good day full of phone calls.
First Call: Don't forget to watch Nicholas on the Today Show! I baptized Nicholas and it was such joy to see him walk upright and just about run on to the set where Matt L. was sitting with Nicholas' family. What a surprise...God can use a terrible disease that disfigures a little body from birth to put tears in my eyes again at 8 am in the morning. I was moved deeply by Nicholas' spirit and humor. God is going to surprise us all with what Nicholas is going to do in the years to come. His great grandmother and great grandfather were missionaries in the Lutheran church. He comes from a faith filled family and his strength comes from Jesus' Spirit in him. Surprise 'em all Nicholas!
Mid-morning phone call: Matt and Andrea are getting married today in Estes Park, CO...what a surprise...didn't expect it but happy for them. It is a second marriage for both and they are a great match. We've been praying for them for some time and guess God has answered our prayers with a surprise.
Mid-afternoon call: It was Mary S. and Ms "B" reporting that Steven Chase was crowned Snow King! What a neat call...way to go, Steven!!
Moments later another call: Craig and Katie R are homeowners!!! We prayed hard since Wednesday when it looked like the wheels were coming off the cart...God surprised us again...
I have often wondered that when we pray and God's answer is favorable...why are we surprised...we did pray...we did ask. If the answer is not favorable in our perception...why are we are not surprised and say well prayer doesn't make any difference...why pray?
I am in awe of how God is working all the time in our midst and it only takes a few minutes a day to recall all the events of the day, in light of God's presence, to recognize a possible God Sighting.
Thank you Jesus for this day of many happenings. Give me eyes to see so I may not miss a one.
Pastor T
First Call: Don't forget to watch Nicholas on the Today Show! I baptized Nicholas and it was such joy to see him walk upright and just about run on to the set where Matt L. was sitting with Nicholas' family. What a surprise...God can use a terrible disease that disfigures a little body from birth to put tears in my eyes again at 8 am in the morning. I was moved deeply by Nicholas' spirit and humor. God is going to surprise us all with what Nicholas is going to do in the years to come. His great grandmother and great grandfather were missionaries in the Lutheran church. He comes from a faith filled family and his strength comes from Jesus' Spirit in him. Surprise 'em all Nicholas!
Mid-morning phone call: Matt and Andrea are getting married today in Estes Park, CO...what a surprise...didn't expect it but happy for them. It is a second marriage for both and they are a great match. We've been praying for them for some time and guess God has answered our prayers with a surprise.
Mid-afternoon call: It was Mary S. and Ms "B" reporting that Steven Chase was crowned Snow King! What a neat call...way to go, Steven!!
Moments later another call: Craig and Katie R are homeowners!!! We prayed hard since Wednesday when it looked like the wheels were coming off the cart...God surprised us again...
I have often wondered that when we pray and God's answer is favorable...why are we surprised...we did pray...we did ask. If the answer is not favorable in our perception...why are we are not surprised and say well prayer doesn't make any difference...why pray?
I am in awe of how God is working all the time in our midst and it only takes a few minutes a day to recall all the events of the day, in light of God's presence, to recognize a possible God Sighting.
Thank you Jesus for this day of many happenings. Give me eyes to see so I may not miss a one.
Pastor T
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