Awesome…
How beautiful was tonights sunset?
heart…
“Do you know what its like getting up every day, knowing that the love of your life is waking up beside the wrong girl? But hoping that, even if its never with you, he finds happiness anyway?”
Falling in love sucks…
cafe-REd launch….
Welcome to cafe-REd…
…Stephen Simpson…
…Jeremy Gardiner…
…Watch this space!
cafe-red….
Tonight we had a wee meeting at work to discuss and pray for cafe-red… We set it all up as we hope to have it on Saturday nights, and man, it looked so class! Like, im get realy excited now. I think it will fill a gap in peoples weekends… we’re aiming to cater for 20’s + 30’s age group, which doesnt really have that much to do at the weekend.
This weekend is launch night… Ally’s wee bro Steven (Stephen?) is playing, along with Jeremy Gardiner. Not quite sure how many to expect as there is a big concert on the same night (Micheal W Smith and Delerious?), but we’re hoping there will still be a good crowd along.
So if you happen to be in the area… pop in and relax for a while with some good music and a great coffee!!
A Devoted Generation…
I’ve got this phrase stuck in my head, a devoted generation, so I have been doing a bit of Bible study to see where devotion is mentioned in the Bible. I found this gem of a verse while reading in 1 Kings 8…
May he keep us centered and devoted to him, following the life path he has cleared, watching the signposts, walking at the pace and rhythms he laid down for our ancestors.
[1 Kings 8:58 TM]
[1 Kings 8:58 TM]
What does a generation devoted to God look like? They follow after Him, walking where He has already walked, always watchful. In the words of a well-known cliche, they ‘walk the talk’. They are not afraid of what the world around them may say, all that matters is fighting the good fight, running the race with perserverance – pressing on and pressing in to Gods blessings for them. All that matters is crossing the finishing line and hearing Him whisper those words in your ear, “Well done, my good and faithfull servant!”
But do you know what I picked up from this for the first time this evening? The opening phrase, “May he keep us centred…” We don’t have to worry about keeping the faith, God does that for me. It is Jesus who keeps me centred and focused on Him…
It’s Jesus who keeps me devoted to Himself. So may you – may I – continue to live a life devoted to the One who keeps our course steady.
Wrestling For The Blessing
Just back from the Wash Basin weekend there… so great to spend time with everyone. Jeff gave a few messages, and I’ve got some stuff stuck in my mind…
He spoke of ‘wrestling for the blessing’ of God, of not being satisfied with anything less. Is that me? God is raising up a generation and an army who are wrestling with Him and are not satisfied with a ‘Sunday’ Christianity. It is an army raised up for such a time as this, a devoted generation, with a fire in their bellies that cannot be extinguished. They are the generation who cry out “I will not let you go until you bless me!” They are hungry and restless and pursing God passionatley.
Is that me?
Off to see the wizard…
… the wonderful wizard of Oz!…
…well, not quite! Off to Scotland tomorrow to see a couple of universities. Tomorrow afternoon is Stirling University, then Thursday afternoon is Heriot Watt (Edinburgh). The parents are coming too, but I plan to spend a bit of time relaxing in Edinburgh… maybe climb Scots Monument if the weathers good, go to the park, stuff like that! So, have a great few days, and I’ll check in with you when I get back…
… Off to see the wizard…
e.s.t…
I was listening to Viaticum, an e.s.t. album again today, and I felt that I must share my love for this one particular song…
“The Unstable Table and the Infamous Fable”
Such a wonderful song… you should all go and listen to it! Wonderful jazz… makes everything ok!
Change…
So thought it was about time I posted properly. Was at work today for a few hours, not too busy but not too quiet either, which was nice. School has been the thing dominating my life at the minute, tis rather strange trying to get settled back into it when I feel like its time for someplace new.
Don’t know if that makes any sense to anyone… but it’s how I feel at the minute. It feels like i’ve been here for an eternity (well, I kinda have, i’ve been here all my life… it feels like i’ve been here longer than I actually have). I just want to get out there now. I want to travel, I want to see the world, I want to meet a guy, I want to experience new sights and sounds and smells and tastes… I want to do all the things I’ve dreamed of for so long.
Being back in school is a very strange feeling… I’m heavily involved in the Christian Union- and I love it- but I thought i’d feel more at home in it, more settled, than I do. Don’t get me wrong, I DO love being in CU, I love getting to encourage and equip and inspire my friends, but i still feel like it’s time for a change now, time for me to do something new.
And it’s a very strange place to be… caught between where I am, and where I want to be…
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