Today we play four times. Yeah, that's right, FOUR TIMES! We have played twice so far, so only the youth service, and the young adult service is now left. I am looking forward to playing for the college kids! Woot! woot!
I am having difficulty staying awake today for some reason. maybe its that lazy day sunday afternoon attitude I usually have at home...idk. This place is so relaxing and very beautiful. There is a boardwalk that goes out toward the shore of the saginaw bay. I am looking forward to seeing the sunset tonight. I hope that I can see it, we might still be in service, idk...
Zachariah is having a good day at work it seems. I am rejoicing for that! YAY LORD! Maybe we can skype tonight? :)
cm
Showing posts with label sundays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sundays. Show all posts
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 236...as is...
Have you ever thought about how Jesus called his disciples? Today in service, my Pastor, Dr. Bradley T. Trask, presented the idea that Christ is an "as is" Savior. I was intrigued by the title, and even more interested as he broke it down.
His main point was that Christ should be the center of your life. He also stressed how Jesus called his disciples. He called Matthew very simply. He didn't ask Matthew in so many words to "give up everything, leave behind what you want and follow me," He just simply said, "follow me." Have I answered that call? truly answered it? Of course I'm a "follower" of Jesus Christ, but am I following him the way that Jesus would have me? probably not. I have began the journey of giving up my personal wants and desires and replacing them with God's own. I desire to truly please him, to know Him intimately and have a deep relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. Its very exciting.
The last verse of the passage, Matthew 9:9-13 really stuck out to me. (vs 13) it says, "But go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners." I love this. so. much. The idea that Jesus doesn't want our fluff and our work, he just wants US. He wants to do the work, the chiseling, the reconstruction. We sing it all the time, "He is jealous..." He truly is. Do we believe it? Do we believe that God desires US above anything we could ever think, say or do?
I thought that the song by Jesus Culture, "Where you Go I go," went very well with this idea.
below is the link to the youtube video enjoy.
Where You Go I Go - Jesus Culture
Lord,
I lay aside everything. I follow you and you alone. Lord, find me where I am, meet me here and show me mercy. God I long to know you and your ways. Reveal to me your face. I search for you O God. Where you Go I go, what you say, I say. What you pray I pray. I love you.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
cm
PS. just a little reminder to be praying for all the Well Spring teams. We head out back to campus for training then out to camps next month. Thanks :)
His main point was that Christ should be the center of your life. He also stressed how Jesus called his disciples. He called Matthew very simply. He didn't ask Matthew in so many words to "give up everything, leave behind what you want and follow me," He just simply said, "follow me." Have I answered that call? truly answered it? Of course I'm a "follower" of Jesus Christ, but am I following him the way that Jesus would have me? probably not. I have began the journey of giving up my personal wants and desires and replacing them with God's own. I desire to truly please him, to know Him intimately and have a deep relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. Its very exciting.
The last verse of the passage, Matthew 9:9-13 really stuck out to me. (vs 13) it says, "But go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners." I love this. so. much. The idea that Jesus doesn't want our fluff and our work, he just wants US. He wants to do the work, the chiseling, the reconstruction. We sing it all the time, "He is jealous..." He truly is. Do we believe it? Do we believe that God desires US above anything we could ever think, say or do?
I thought that the song by Jesus Culture, "Where you Go I go," went very well with this idea.
below is the link to the youtube video enjoy.
Where You Go I Go - Jesus Culture
Lord,
I lay aside everything. I follow you and you alone. Lord, find me where I am, meet me here and show me mercy. God I long to know you and your ways. Reveal to me your face. I search for you O God. Where you Go I go, what you say, I say. What you pray I pray. I love you.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
cm
PS. just a little reminder to be praying for all the Well Spring teams. We head out back to campus for training then out to camps next month. Thanks :)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 167...that is why...
That is why I live
That is why I move
That is why my heart cannot go on
without you
That is why I sing
That is why I cry
That is why no other love but you
will satisfy
that is why...
this is a chorus of a song we sang in service today. for the life of me I can't find it on the internet anywhere. I want the chord chart!! The worship major in me is like YES! YES! YES! i remember this song, and I have an inkling that Carrie Sallee, one of our vocalists is the writer...but maybe not. if anyone has any info on this, i would greatly appreciate your help! thanks :)
also no NASCAR race today :( but I did get to see the Drag Racing finals. super awesome!
cm
That is why I move
That is why my heart cannot go on
without you
That is why I sing
That is why I cry
That is why no other love but you
will satisfy
that is why...
this is a chorus of a song we sang in service today. for the life of me I can't find it on the internet anywhere. I want the chord chart!! The worship major in me is like YES! YES! YES! i remember this song, and I have an inkling that Carrie Sallee, one of our vocalists is the writer...but maybe not. if anyone has any info on this, i would greatly appreciate your help! thanks :)
also no NASCAR race today :( but I did get to see the Drag Racing finals. super awesome!
cm
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Adventure Called Life Day 063
happy happy sunday! love these mornings, getting up early feeling like a total bear, and getting a ride with Mitchell to church. We both share a "love" for mornings...LOL :)
well it seems that i do have a little courage. i waited until we were back in spring arbor to tell him the "word" i had received. I shed a few tears because I was so upset and trying not to screw it up with the way I was telling him. I told him "There is something better" and I have no idea what it means for him. I hope he figures it out and it doesn't confuse him more than he might already be about me. well I do feel at peace finally about this word, I'll never forget it, but I can let it sink into my subconscious mind and allow myself some peace over it. Since I have, after all, figured out why I was given it for myself. I do wonder what it means for Mitchell, but I know that is not my business, its just between him and God.
today we sang "how he loves" by Jesus Culture and I attempted to play keys. We had lots of sound troubles today for some reason. Rather than being frustrated with the sound guy, I genuinely felt bad for him. I am too, after all, an amateur at this as well. How can I expect perfection from someone who is learning and experiencing just like I am? Exactly. so I just pray that we get things working right as we have learned something from having troubles. that is the way life works, you fail, learn from the mistakes and try again :) its beautiful...I had a conversation with Genelle about David Crowder Band and that they cover How He Loves, and that they have an awesome song (see previous post) that is my theme song right now off their new record, "Church Music."
well I am just an idiot. I don't try to fight with Mitchell, but I do. Its mostly because I say something, he doesn't hear me and I don't want to repeat it because I'm afraid of blurting out "I like you." Its really an interesting paradox. Andy says waiting is best, and I completely agree. It will happen if its supposed to happen, enough said.
Heather is really struggling right now. and I am beginning to think I am a guy. its awful. When presented with a problem, men attempt to fix it. Apparently I do the same thing. FAIL. I just pray that she remains open and dependent upon God. Like I have been saying lately, true beauty and peace is found in weakness, not strength. So God is going to move and be glorified in this time of struggle and trial. that is my prayer.
cm
well it seems that i do have a little courage. i waited until we were back in spring arbor to tell him the "word" i had received. I shed a few tears because I was so upset and trying not to screw it up with the way I was telling him. I told him "There is something better" and I have no idea what it means for him. I hope he figures it out and it doesn't confuse him more than he might already be about me. well I do feel at peace finally about this word, I'll never forget it, but I can let it sink into my subconscious mind and allow myself some peace over it. Since I have, after all, figured out why I was given it for myself. I do wonder what it means for Mitchell, but I know that is not my business, its just between him and God.
today we sang "how he loves" by Jesus Culture and I attempted to play keys. We had lots of sound troubles today for some reason. Rather than being frustrated with the sound guy, I genuinely felt bad for him. I am too, after all, an amateur at this as well. How can I expect perfection from someone who is learning and experiencing just like I am? Exactly. so I just pray that we get things working right as we have learned something from having troubles. that is the way life works, you fail, learn from the mistakes and try again :) its beautiful...I had a conversation with Genelle about David Crowder Band and that they cover How He Loves, and that they have an awesome song (see previous post) that is my theme song right now off their new record, "Church Music."
well I am just an idiot. I don't try to fight with Mitchell, but I do. Its mostly because I say something, he doesn't hear me and I don't want to repeat it because I'm afraid of blurting out "I like you." Its really an interesting paradox. Andy says waiting is best, and I completely agree. It will happen if its supposed to happen, enough said.
Heather is really struggling right now. and I am beginning to think I am a guy. its awful. When presented with a problem, men attempt to fix it. Apparently I do the same thing. FAIL. I just pray that she remains open and dependent upon God. Like I have been saying lately, true beauty and peace is found in weakness, not strength. So God is going to move and be glorified in this time of struggle and trial. that is my prayer.
cm
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