thankful.
I know its about a week too late to be “in the moment” but I had to hash out these thoughts while they were fresh. so consider this an early thanksgiving post for next year.
I’m so thankful to have the chance to do what I do. all of it not just the worship leading thing. the opportunity to be a husband and walk this journey with someone that the Lord fashioned for me. what a crazy thought. no one will understand me better, love me more, (for better or for worse) or be a more capable help-mate than my wife, Sarah. she loves me when i’m eccentric, faithless, unpleasant, sick and through the day-to-day bleh. I’m so thankful for Sarah and don’t tell her near enough. she makes me more holy and a better human being. I’m lost when she is not around.
I’m thankful to be a father. I didn’t realize how selfish I was until I had kids. but nothing can bring a more clear realization of the Father’s love for me than when I look at my girls. No matter how bad the diaper is (and we’ve had some good ones), no matter how late at night it is when they start throwing up or no matter to what extent they’ve disobeyed me, I still love my girls. I’m still extremely proud of them (although they are only 4 and 2), when they walk into a room it makes me light up and wait in anticipation to catch them as they run to me. I do not take for granted the truth that not every one is blessed with children which makes me even more thankful when I hold my girls.
I’m thankful to be a son. I have incredible parents. its simple. I’m not sure they knew at all what they were doing when they raised my sister and I, but they did it well. (If I can say that confidently?) they taught us right from wrong, they showed us integrity, they trained us up in the way we should go and although there were a few years of rebellion our hearts were pointed to the Lord and He was our target all along. I parent the way I do because my parents parented the way they did. its crazy the way life circles.
I’m thankful for the line of work I’m in. one day i’m a carpenter, the next i’m in front of people with guitar. but in all things i strive to point to the Lord. -Colossians 3:17-”and whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” this passage brings me so much courage. if the congregation is lost in extravagant worship or if their arms are crossed and their faces are confused, He is why i do it. I give thanks to the Lord at the opportunities I get to lead worship. I know soundly, that no persons attitude or opinions can keep me from fulfilling God’s will for my life. as long as I am remembering the Lord’s promises for me and keeping my eyes on Him, to bless Him to please Him I am in His will.
i’m so thankful and honored to be surrounded by people who love and support me in every venture in my life.
thats all for now.
