manila on my mind
I’m currently in Manila, preparing for the Franklin Graham Festival that will come here next February. Other than being jet lagged, and having phone calls in the middle of the night, I’m doing ok.
Some confession: I love God w/ all my heart, but there are times I’d rather do anything than read His Word or pray. I’ve not been motivated at all to read my Bible, even when I am wide awake at 3:00am local time. As I was showering this am, I actually prayed outloud, “God, I’M SORRY! I don’t feel like reading Your Word at all! What’s wrong with me???”
Well, I got out of the shower, got dressed, and started praying for my family. Forcing myself to pray. And God came down and met me in my hotel room here in Manila. He is so good, and always seems to come in the greatest need.
So that’s my God moment for the day. Tonight, it’s back to reading…Romans; heavy stuff.
for more info on the franklin graham festival, go to www.mmfgf.org
about 4 years ago
Man, I hear ya!!
Lately, I’ve been in a funk, not really wanting to do much with reading the Bible or praying.
Then my small group decides to spend an evening looking at the “incredible” attitude of Jonah. Now there’s a funk for you. I must admit that I haven’t told God that it would be better to die…My funk is not that bad. In fact, compared to Jonah, I’m doing alright.
What is my point?!?!? Don’t really have one except to say that you are not alone in how you are feeling. We are all there every once in a while. I think the problem begins when you decide to start construction on a permanent dwelling in the town of “Funkville”. I will be praying for you and your family as you travel and work around the world.
Jonathan Hatt
about 4 years ago
Stevie, what’s new?
Thanks for sharing these personal moments of real-life faith. This is encouraging to me.
Thanks again for the “holy water”
Peace.