Why did God forsake his only Son for me?
I don’t deserve His love.
Why did God the Son hang upon a tree?
I don’t deserve this love.
Why does He want to show me mercy?
I don’t deserve His love.
And why am I holy when I’m so unworthy?
His love is more than I deserve.
It was nothing of value or worth that He saw in me.
It was only because He wanted to give.
It wasn’t because I’m good or deserving.
It was only because His nature is to give.
And it’s my nature to take.
Let me not forget to wonder
Why you would chose me.
Let me not forget to ponder
Why you would want me.
Even though I’m not worthy
or thankful
or deserving
or caring
or kind…
You wanted me.
Me of all people.
And I don’t even know why.
Since I’m such a fake.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Kids say the darnest things...Or do they?
Here are some of the questions I got asked today by my 10 year olds in Scripture:
'Did everyone come from Adam and Eve?'
'Who made God?'
'How did God make the world?'
'When did you start to follow Jesus?'
But as great as these questions were because of the opportunities they gave me, one question in particular stood out today:
Student 1: 'Do you have a wife?'
Me: 'No'
Student 2: 'But you are handsome'
Me: 'Um...err....(speechless)...thanks'
Flattery aside, it was interesting that Students 1 & 2 were both male...and equally interesting that kids equate physical attractiveness with one's marriagability...(I think I just invented a new word). And even more interesting that we don't move much beyond this mentality in our adult years.
Listen to kids. They often show us what we think as adults. They are just more open and honest about it.
'Did everyone come from Adam and Eve?'
'Who made God?'
'How did God make the world?'
'When did you start to follow Jesus?'
But as great as these questions were because of the opportunities they gave me, one question in particular stood out today:
Student 1: 'Do you have a wife?'
Me: 'No'
Student 2: 'But you are handsome'
Me: 'Um...err....(speechless)...thanks'
Flattery aside, it was interesting that Students 1 & 2 were both male...and equally interesting that kids equate physical attractiveness with one's marriagability...(I think I just invented a new word). And even more interesting that we don't move much beyond this mentality in our adult years.
Listen to kids. They often show us what we think as adults. They are just more open and honest about it.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Church Plant on Track
I did promise an update on the new church plant...so here goes!
The first 2 weeks have been SO exciting! I was a little nervous at first about the whole thing, but I'll tell you what- setting up a new church is rewarding. Its been personally encouraging that people simply turn up each week, and stick around to talk to one another. One woman even told me that she looks forward to coming to her new church each week.
I like to think of the new church as relaxed but relevant. Casual but clear. Bible and Christ-centered. Laid back but organised. I joked with Matt that we are projecting our own personalities onto this congregation!
Its been a thrill to see people getting in and making it work, allowing the new church to work. Just pray we don't burn people out. There's so much to do. And not enough people just yet. Things like morning teas, setting up, welcoming, teaching children- all things we take for granted, but all areas where we desperately need more helpers. And on April 9 we open our doors to the public.
But God has got us to this point- he has allowed so many things to fall into place- giving us the location, providing the core group, and working out the time details. And it looks like we have access to a large hall nearby, which will make for an AWESOME kid's ministry on Sunday mornings. (Rather than the cramped room they currently meet in). I'm learning to trust Him, and be thankful in the process.
I feel rather stretched myself at the moment. Thank goodness for days off where I can read comics, draw and paint, drink coffee at the beach with my cousin and just plain relax... whichever comes first. Well, some of those things will happen tomorrow, Im sure!
Over and out.
The first 2 weeks have been SO exciting! I was a little nervous at first about the whole thing, but I'll tell you what- setting up a new church is rewarding. Its been personally encouraging that people simply turn up each week, and stick around to talk to one another. One woman even told me that she looks forward to coming to her new church each week.
I like to think of the new church as relaxed but relevant. Casual but clear. Bible and Christ-centered. Laid back but organised. I joked with Matt that we are projecting our own personalities onto this congregation!
Its been a thrill to see people getting in and making it work, allowing the new church to work. Just pray we don't burn people out. There's so much to do. And not enough people just yet. Things like morning teas, setting up, welcoming, teaching children- all things we take for granted, but all areas where we desperately need more helpers. And on April 9 we open our doors to the public.
But God has got us to this point- he has allowed so many things to fall into place- giving us the location, providing the core group, and working out the time details. And it looks like we have access to a large hall nearby, which will make for an AWESOME kid's ministry on Sunday mornings. (Rather than the cramped room they currently meet in). I'm learning to trust Him, and be thankful in the process.
I feel rather stretched myself at the moment. Thank goodness for days off where I can read comics, draw and paint, drink coffee at the beach with my cousin and just plain relax... whichever comes first. Well, some of those things will happen tomorrow, Im sure!
Over and out.
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