One year passes too quick

Today was Linsey's birthday party. We had a good group of friends and family here and she enjoyed the cake. I guess she's her daddy's girl. As her father this has been the most memorable year of my life. She depends on me and Kim for everything. We have the privilege of raising her, and the awesome responsibility of modeling–following Christ, so she will know Him one day. It's one thing to talk about God to your kids, but they have to see that He is first in our lives. This realization has really come home today for me.

Are You Living or Spending Your Life?

As we begin 2007, I think all of us who are followers of Jesus should ask–"Will I live this year for God, or spend it on myself?" Live it, or spend it. That is what we do with every second we are given. We forget time is a valuable resource. I desire this year to so deepen my relationship with God that He will have the freedom to do the supernatural, the impossible through me as a result of my really putting Him first. This is not just lip service here. There are no short cuts, God says in Jeremiah 29:13 says "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." All of our heart–all of us. Jesus Himself said to love God with all our heart, soul and mind when asked what the greatest commandment was.

So will I? Will you? It is my commitment to not neglect my relationship with God. That is where the strength comes from. How many opportunities do we overlook each day. How long transpires in the day without you giving our Father even a thought? For me it is too long. I cannot expect God to be first, if I do not put Him first. My desire is that I would invest this year and live really live-God's way.