On my way to work this morning I had a BIG REVELATION. I was not anticipating the magnitude of this revelation or what it says about who I am. It has everything to do with my personal and professional life, my mission statement, my vocation, my roles as husband, daddy, and leader in the church. It's one of those things that makes the old 'could've had a V8' commercial seem like the understatement of the century. I can't share something this personal online before I share it with my family, my friends, my support group--but I would like to share it with you...after I meet with my home group this Sunday night (6/7).
The process to the big revelation I would like to share with you now and see if you choose to put it to the test in your life.
I asked God to reveal Himself to me today and help me focus on His goal, His tasks for me today..."God please forgive me..., and help me to focus on what You have for me to do."
That was it...nothing frilly, no big new testament evangelical prayer that will be published on the cover "the prayers that Jesus really hears" weekly... It was almost instantaneous...as I have thought about for a little while, it was like something He had been wanting to tell me for days but was waiting on His opportunity to share with me. Jesus, please forgive me for being so selfish with my time.
...after I prayed the prayer (in Emeril fashion) BAM!! . . . big revelation :)
I hope the revelation in your life today is God sized, not just something you can do on your own.
I like what Paul to Timothy when he knows there time together is limited-"How I thank God for you, Timothy. I pray for you every day, and many times during the long nights I beg my God to bless you richly. He is my fathers' God, and mine, and my only purpose in life is to please Him. (2 Timothy 1:3-Living Bible)
Be good.
mike (always a work in progress)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Eyes of a Father
I had a rare occasion to stay home with my family today...ok...let me rephrase...I took advantage of an opportunity (that is more than likely under my nose more often than I realize) and stayed home with my bride and kiddos today. Great day! Got to play with all 3 kiddos, time with my lady :)...I fixed my "famous ham & cheesy eggs" according to JoJo (our girl). Scrambled eggs with ham and some cheese on top-was my breakfast of specialty when our family life seemed less hectic than it is now. Always was a big hit with the offspring.
Today nino #3 got his first taste of the breakfast treat...and was mostly unimpressed...UNTIL I broke out the Marshmellow Maties (Lucky Charms in a bag). So finally all the kiddos were satisfied and we tried to give Mommy a little break.
After we all ate lunch...together...as a family (highly recommend) JD was getting ready to lay down for his nap and asked me to lay down with him. (in my best Simon Cowell voice) If I'm being honest...I stalled for a bit, thinking once he laid down I would have a window to check some e-mails and make a few phone calls, so I told him "I"ll come check on you in a few minutes." Again he asked me to lay down with him...I couldn't say no. So I come back 5 minutes later and he was out-so I was in the clear to do my stuff I had already planned...but I couldn't leave the room...I was locked in on his beautiful little face while he was sleeping.
I lay down beside my oldest sleeping prince (Mommy is the queen, of course I am the king, JoJo is the princess, and the boys are princes), and I watched him sleep, I listened to him breathe...he wasn't singing to me, he wasn't playing his guitar like we do together, not playing the drums, not telling me how much he loves me or trying to make me laugh...he was resting...he was doing what a young boy his age is supposed to do at nap time :)
Then it hit me...If a selfish, anxious, judgemental, short on patience Daddy like me can sit in the symphony of my son's breathing while he is asleep and feel the pride, love, and joy I felt in that moment--how then must my God, my Abba Father feel about me and you. Even if I am not performing for Him, specifically praying to Him, or wondering how I can do more for Him or attempting to "grow His Kingdom"...how much more does He delight in my. Delight is not a word I typically use, but that is precisely the word I thought of this afternoon, and the only word I can think of from My Father toward me...He delights in me...in spite of me and my actions. He just loves me. Let that marinate for a bit. In spite of my failures...daily failures, my best intentions and most selfish actions...He loves me just the way I am.
Father forgive me now as I am still trying to impress You. I try to word my prayers so that I get pats on the back. I want you to be impressed and wowed by all that I am doing "for You" and the excellence that I do it with...I forget...or don't purpose to guard my time with You. Please grant me and my amigo(a)s that are reading this some time with You...help us to see our time with You through the eyes of our Father.
Even though I am still a work in progress...I am His.
Blessings to you.
Today nino #3 got his first taste of the breakfast treat...and was mostly unimpressed...UNTIL I broke out the Marshmellow Maties (Lucky Charms in a bag). So finally all the kiddos were satisfied and we tried to give Mommy a little break.
After we all ate lunch...together...as a family (highly recommend) JD was getting ready to lay down for his nap and asked me to lay down with him. (in my best Simon Cowell voice) If I'm being honest...I stalled for a bit, thinking once he laid down I would have a window to check some e-mails and make a few phone calls, so I told him "I"ll come check on you in a few minutes." Again he asked me to lay down with him...I couldn't say no. So I come back 5 minutes later and he was out-so I was in the clear to do my stuff I had already planned...but I couldn't leave the room...I was locked in on his beautiful little face while he was sleeping.
I lay down beside my oldest sleeping prince (Mommy is the queen, of course I am the king, JoJo is the princess, and the boys are princes), and I watched him sleep, I listened to him breathe...he wasn't singing to me, he wasn't playing his guitar like we do together, not playing the drums, not telling me how much he loves me or trying to make me laugh...he was resting...he was doing what a young boy his age is supposed to do at nap time :)
Then it hit me...If a selfish, anxious, judgemental, short on patience Daddy like me can sit in the symphony of my son's breathing while he is asleep and feel the pride, love, and joy I felt in that moment--how then must my God, my Abba Father feel about me and you. Even if I am not performing for Him, specifically praying to Him, or wondering how I can do more for Him or attempting to "grow His Kingdom"...how much more does He delight in my. Delight is not a word I typically use, but that is precisely the word I thought of this afternoon, and the only word I can think of from My Father toward me...He delights in me...in spite of me and my actions. He just loves me. Let that marinate for a bit. In spite of my failures...daily failures, my best intentions and most selfish actions...He loves me just the way I am.
Father forgive me now as I am still trying to impress You. I try to word my prayers so that I get pats on the back. I want you to be impressed and wowed by all that I am doing "for You" and the excellence that I do it with...I forget...or don't purpose to guard my time with You. Please grant me and my amigo(a)s that are reading this some time with You...help us to see our time with You through the eyes of our Father.
Even though I am still a work in progress...I am His.
Blessings to you.
Friday, November 7, 2008
copycat, copycat
My wife is my best friend and when I have a great idea...it's usually hers or something very close to hers. She is beautiful, very funny, and brilliant...why would I not copy occasionally?
...thus I now also have a blog...I'm sure mine won't be as funny, creative, or inspiring as hers...that's ok with me...I'm all for hers' getting published and me just rambling : )
I am a work in progress, that's why the picture of the 9 year old apparent fan of the Beatles (judging by the haircut) on this post.
I still love the Beatles, and eventhough the smile is slightly different I can see some similarities with my current self and the 9 year old boy in the picture...but thankfully I see much progress too. I wonder what my picture will be like in another 23 years...maybe you'll still be reading it then...and maybe my bride's blog will be award winning...I don't always like the process...but I am a huge fan of the progress.
Make some progress today.
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