"The Getaway"

Had a wonderful couple of days at a Wisconsin District of the Wesleyan Church - Pastor and Spouse Retreat - "The Getaway." Not only did we have a great time to connect with other pastors from our District but we were also challenged by our Speaker. Dr. Jim did a fantastic job. There are times when we all need to be reminded that it is through the power, grace, strength of God that any of us can do ministry - we cannot do it on our own - we think we can but in all reality we can't - plain and simple.

Get back to putting first things first - That is God and your relationship with Him.

Caleb

Last week I posted something about my youngest Son Lucas and this week I thought I would post something about Caleb - My oldest Son.

This morning I had to get up a little earlier then normal - okay a little more then a little - but not a lot - what would that be - ANYWAY - Caleb woke up early and came in to bathroom where I was getting ready - the first thing he said was - "Moring Dad" - at the moment I thought nothing of it - but now that I am sitting here in my office - I am really impressed with what My Son did.

Here's the point - the first thing that he wanted to do this morning was to tell me good morning - The second thing he said was - "I just wanted to say Good Morning." How often do I just take the first thing that I say in the morning to My Father in Heaven and say "Good Morning." Pretty convicting for me this morning. I hope that I can take what my son has taught me and apply it to my everyday life. Hey loves me enough that he wants to greet me in the morning - as if I am the first thing he is thinking of!!!!

Thank you Caleb for loving me the way you do. Thank Lord God Almighty for showing me your love for me - through my son!

Lucas

Last night I had one of those moments, a moment when God speaks to you through another person. This time it happened to be that God Spoke to me through my son Lucas.

I came home from a meeting and it was late so the boys were already in bed, while I was talking with Andrea, I heard Lucas stirring. Kind of whimpering and just on the verge of crying out loud. So I went in and did the Dad thing, held him. He took care of some business and then I put him back in bed.

I took one of the wonderful opportunities that a dad has to cuddle with his children. I laid him on my chest and it was wonderful feeling his tiny little body on mine as he got comfortable again and was ready to go back to sleep.

What I realized there as Lucas rolled to his bed and got situated is that my Heavenly father desires to be in that same situation with me - he wants to cuddle - he wants to comfort me as I get back to my sleep - he wants to hold me tight as I drift off in to rest - he wants to whisper in my ear, tell me he loves me and that all things are going to be alright - because he is there.

I love those moments - God, Thank you for loving me the way that you do and showing it to me through my children. I know that you are faithful.