What's In It for Me?

There's a country music song that came out several years ago, which I'm sure some of you are quite familiar with. The chorus begins like this--

"I wanna talk about me
Wanna talk about I
Wanna talk about number one
Oh my me my..."

Kind of a self-centered view on life isn't it?

Unfortunately, I think we, as Christians, sometimes take this approach with God during our prayers, and even in our lives.

I'm as guilty of it as the next person. On occasion, I find myself praying, "Father, I would like this to happen, or I really need this in my life."

Not Open Says Me, But Open Says He

Have you ever had that aha moment--a point when you receive clarity on events in your life?

Yesterday, while jotting down notes for an upcoming chapter in my book, the story came to a place where our protagonist begins to count his many blessings and reflect on the great opportunities that God has given him. As I  named different items for the character, my mind began to dwell on times in my own life where doors started opening for me.

Looking back, I could see the hand of God leading me down certain avenues, preparing me for what He had in store.

I am reminded of a passage in the book of Proverbs:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge
Him,
He shall direct your paths.

(Proverbs 3:5-6, NJKV, emphasis mine)

One More Step In the Write Direction

One...two...three...four...

Ah yes, I have finally reached this step in my journey, creating a blog. What a neat adventure this has turned out to be.

It is true what they say, you can do anything you set your mind to. With a little elbow grease and some Tylenol, I think I have it figured out.

Well, let me take this oportunity to say WELCOME! I pray you will look around and enjoy what you see. If you do, won't you come along with me as I share inspirational stories and words of hope? My prayer is to encourage, uplift, spread God's word, and teach. Please, feel free to follow along as we deal with life's issues and matters of the heart.

In everything we do, may God be glorified!

Happy reading,

Michael