Monday, August 20, 2007

A Morning of Clarity and Strength

I feel pretty good this morning.

Yesterday, I was dreading going into work and feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done. The thought of it was really bothering me, and I realized it was the enemy trying to get to me in that area. Last night, I rebuked him, shifted my mindset, and adjusted my attitude. I reminded myself that I’m only one person—what gets done is what gets done. This morning, I feel better and more at peace.

Psalm 67:1-7
"May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine upon us, Selah
that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.

May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples justly
and guide the nations of the earth. Selah

May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you.
Then the land will yield its harvest,
and God, our God, will bless us.
God will bless us,
and all the ends of the earth will fear him."

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A Day of Unexpected Opportunities

The day ended up being a bit stressful, which I’m sure had a lot to do with how I was reacting to it. But there was a bright spot—I got a chance to witness to my boss!

We talked about our perceptions of God (he’s an atheist) and explored why we feel the way we do. It was a great conversation. I had the book “Letters from a Skeptic” sitting on my desk, which I originally planned to give to a coworker who’s on vacation. I asked my boss if he’d be interested in reading it, and he said yes! I don’t know if he’ll actually read it, but I’m praying that he will.

("Letters from a Skeptic" is a book by Greg Boyd and his father, Edward Boyd, that features a series of letters discussing questions and doubts about Christianity. The correspondence spans nearly three years and ultimately leads to Edward's transformation into a believer, making it a significant resource for understanding apologetics and faith discussions.)

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God’s Confirmation

Later, we met with another couple and shared an update on our situation. Once again, God confirmed that we are exactly where He wants us to be.