Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Sicko....


So, I've spent the weekend getting progressively more sick as we approached the work week. So, I decided to call in and not try to force it on Monday. Then today came...I was so optimistic to go to work this morning. I did my thing, got ready, picked up Isaiah, and we went in to school. I didn't even last two hours. It's just wonderful when your co-workers come up to you and say, "You don't look so good," or, "Why are you here today?" I left shortly thereafter.

I think the worst part of it is feeling icky while simulatenously being absolutely bored. I can only play so much on my Nintendo DS before going blind. Oprah was good today though. Ultimately I just want my regular routine back.

I'm loaded on the cold meds in hopes of getting better soon...but no promises there. Lots of people around me is sick (padres, cousin, kids, roommate), so I don't feel like I can escape. I should have jumped on a plane where it's hot last weekend!

Sunday, February 04, 2007

A Deeper Calling

Ever wonder why exactly God created you? It's all a mystery to us, and sometimes I feel like we're just walking around this planet doing nothing, when really He wants us to be doing something EXTRAORDINARY! You hear of wonderful stories about the saints...those who fell into their calling and were able to follow the plan Christ had for them from the beginning. And then, there's everyone else...

Which includes me. So, what does He have in store for us all? Is it fame, riches, and glory? Probably not... Is it struggles, torment, sadness mixed with shimmers of light, hope, and joy? Probably so. And yet, He still calls us to be His servants, those who praise His wonderful name without stopping. We ultimately choose this form of worship, which makes it that much more special when we do choose it. However, I am compelled to choose it more often than I have.

I want to travel the world praising the name above all names. I want those who have never heard of Jesus, the Christ, to have an opportunity to hear about His love with their ears, but more importantly hear with their hearts. I want them to understand that we don't have to walk this planet just trying to make it through the hard days just to get to one good day. I want them to know that they were created by God, who has saved our lives forever.

Here I Am, Lord. Ready, willing, waiting for Your commission.