Finally, able to swing things around to where I could get back to my original schedule. It rained sometime during the early morning hours (the rain, wind, and thunder boomers, stirred me.) Usually, I will sleep right through a thunderstorm, but this time it woke me up, and I'm glad it did. I quickly threw on my clothes, jumped in the truck and drove to the church. The office was hot, but quickly cooled down once I opened the window. I made some coffee, leaned back in my chair, and enjoyed the soft rhythms of the city coming to life as the sparrows danced outside my window. I think they were as happy for the rain as I was.
Prayer time was simple this morning, "make me a blessing to someone today." Of course I went through the usual list of missionaries, pastors, and family. Especially family.
I thanked God for the sparrows singing outside the window. Even now, as I'm typing this, a handful of them are splashing around in the puddles on the roof below. I sometimes think I'd like to build a little meditation deck outside my window, with potted plants, a small park bench and a soft awning. I could go out and sit on the park bench and look out over Lake Harrison. I can write anywhere, and it would be fun to sit outside and write.
Some of you who know me, are probably wondering why I wouldn't just step outside my front door. Answer: There is a rhythm and peace here that is conducive to feeling the presence of God. I tried explaining a couple of blogs ago, but there isn't any way to make it make sense.
Enough of that, I came here this morning with a purpose.
It's been a long time since I've recommended a book to anyone. I came under a great deal of criticism for the last book I recommended, which in turn has made me cautious about recommending books. Soooooo.... I'm going to go about it a different way, I'm going to recommend an author. I have a handful of authors I like to read, John Bevere, David Platt, and now, I'm enjoying Bill Johnson from Bethel Church in Redding California. What is even more enjoyable, is his daily posts on Facebook. If you decide to read any of Bill's books, I highly suggest you start with "When Heaven Invades Earth." If you don't like to read books, but like doing Facebook posts, do a search for Bill Johnson (Author) and click LIKE. His posts will start popping up.
Bill is a very down to earth, honest, and transparent writer. He writes down his failings as well as his success. He lets you know how he feels as much or more than what he knows. There is an anointing in his books that opens your mind to the possibilities of God. I began reading "The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind" way back in April while visiting my daughter in Miami. I couldn't put it down. I was halfway through it, when he mentioned his first book (When Heaven Invades Earth). At that moment, I immediately stopped reading "Transformed" and started reading When Heaven Invades Earth. Wow! It changed up the way I thought about myself, and the world around me. I have a long way to go, and there are moments and times I feel completely out of touch with what God wants to do in me, but I know what I am in Christ Jesus, and what he wants from me.
There you have it. My first recommendation in a long time. This man is a must read.
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