Yesterday was the first time I had preached in Plains on a Sunday in 4 years. For almost 9 years we called Plains home... in many ways it still feels like home. We love the church there... lots of good folks... folks God used to bless our family in so many ways... many I have thought of... I am confident there are many more that only with the passing of more time, and then finally with the end of time, will I realize.
As I drove to Plains yesterday I remembered the first time we came to Plains. In fact we drove the same road this time. My thought then was, "I really do not want to move to Plains." How quickly a mind can be changed. I wanted to preach... REALLY wanted to preach. That was almost 15 years ago. Not many churches were looking for a minister who was all of 24. I have often wondered if they had any idea what they were getting themselves into when they asked us to move to Plains... they asked... we agreed...
As I sat in the auditorium yesterday there were so many scenes that flashed through my mind. So many great memories. As I preached... and we visited before and after... I was just overwhelmed with a deep gratitude.
Thanks to them... thanks to God... Right now, take some time... think about who and what you are thankful for. Remember where you have been... recognize where God has brought you... dream of where God will take you... and thank Him... RIGHT NOW!!!
0 comments:
Post a Comment