A Special Day

Sunday's are always special days for those who call upon the name of Jesus. This next Sunday is one of those unique occasions when June 17th falls on a Sunday. June 17th is on this occasion, both Father's day and my wedding Anniversary. Since my birthday also fall in this month, at least two of my favorite events fall in the month of June. At this stage of my life birthdays are not something to which I look forward with great anticipation.

The decision to marry my soul mate was the best decision of my life. Our wedding anniversary is the first reason June 17th will be a great day. The privilege of being the father of three great children is the second reason June 17th this year will be a great day. The second would not be possible if it were not for the first.

I know that it is possible to have children and not be married. However, it is not possible to have the children I have without the wife I have. The woman who has shared my life for 29 years would not have had my children if we were not married. I know that this is not the way it's done in Hollywood but we don't live in Hollywood. Nor do we share the values of most of those who live in Hollywood.

My wife is a godly woman, who has been and continues to be the spiritual anchor for our family. I cannot imagine my life without her. I wouldn't want to live with out her. Her love gives me breath. Her love gives me wings. Her love is life. Every day with her is a blessing. Sunday is a special day.

This Sunday is a reminder and just one more reason to say thank you God (as if I should need a reason or reminder) for Nelma. Thank you for this beautiful woman you brought into my life. Thank you for this special partner who has blessed my life for more than 29 years.

Thank you Nelma for our three special children, Jamin, Jana and Jordan. They are God's gift to us. They have chosen to live godly lives. I see Jesus living in them and that is because of their mother's influence and teaching. Sunday will be a special day.

Father's day and my Anniversary- life don't get any better than this!

Bob

The Rhythm's of Worship.

It occurred to me today that there is a harmony to worship. Many cords vibrating at different speeds to create a symphony of praise. Like four part harmony in perfect pitch the voices praise the God who inhabits their praise. It is not a discordant sound that reaches the anthropomorphic ears of the great I AM but rather the serene sound of a heart attuned to the heart of God.

How I long for this depth of worship. Oh, to experience this magnitude of praise which is a melody conveying the majesty and mystery of God, our abba father. The simple, soulful sounds of a solitary soul, seeking the elusive note to that eternal song. Then having found that sympathetic vibration to join in the chorus singing as only those born of God are able to sing.

Do we see the song, supplication, supper, sacrifice and sermon all as individual rhythm's of the same song? Each voice unique, yet tuned by the Spirit to a single cord. A blending of sounds but each speaking the same message. The song, supplication, supper, sacrifice and sermon harmoniously blending into the Christological, crescendo of the Cross gently caressing the ears of God. This is the chorus of a grateful creation responding to its lover and creator.

The soulful rhythm's of worship.

Just some things to think about along the way.

Bob