A pretty "lady bug" and cute "little pumpkin"

Tonight a pretty "lady bug" (ABY) and a cute "little pumpkin" (RYAN) came to our house tonight. They were wearing their festive costumes when they came to bops' and nanny's house.

Jesus loves children. In the New Testament we are told above a day when children were brought to Jesus. Initially HIS disciples rebuked those bringing the children, but Jesus corrected HIS disciples' shortsightedness by saying, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14 - Holy Bible).

The two above children are special to me because they are two of my four grandchildren. I know that they will learn about Jesus and HIS amazing grace, but what about the other children of Mansfield who do not have parent's that will introduce them to Jesus? I believe my church (Rockway Church) has the unique opportunity to impact the lives of the children of Mansfield. The choice is clear. We can be like the disciples who actively blocked the children access to Jesus, or we can be like the Lord Jesus who embrased and blessed them.

Is God's will for my life really knowable?

Can an individual really know God's will for their life?

I have heard many people express the above question in one form or another. Usually this question surfaces at a point in an individual's life when they are ready to throw up their hands in frustration and quit. They have diligently pursued knowing the will of God for their life but for some unknown reason it has managed to eluded them. I can relate to how they feel. For many years I found myself running in circles chasing after God's will which always seemed to be just out of my grasp.

I recently recieved this photograph.

Look closely at the hounds who are eagerly ready for the command to be given for the hunt to begin. Their quest is to find the fox. They have been trained to hunt the elusive fox, and they are each eager to receive their master's praise for a job well done. BUT, they have over looked the obvious. The elusive fox was standing right in their midst all the time.

I think too many of us are busy running around in circles chasing after the will of God for our lives while overlooking or ignoring the obvious. God is more interested in us seeking HIM than what we are willing to do for HIM. Too often we are more eager to do something for God rather than simply seeking and acknowledging HIM in our daily living. GOD wants us to trust in and depend on HIM with every area of our lives. I've found the words of Proverbs 3:5 & 6 to be true -- "Trust in the LORD with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Back to my original question -- Can an individual really know God's will for their life? I believe we can, but the understanding of what it is come out of the overflow of our fellowship with HIM. We too often become so fixated on finding the "fox" that we miss the obvious in our daily lives.

Correction

On my previous post there was a misspelled word. The correction is "fried bananna pudding" and not "fired bananna pudding." I am still assigned at the State Fair. If you are there during the afternoon or evening hours please ask an officer to contact me on the Police Radio. My call number is C930 (charlie 930).

2007 State Fair of Texas

You may have noticed that I have not updated my blog in a "looooooooooooong" time. It has not been from the lack of desire to make regular entries, but rather, I have been working temporary POLICE duties at the State Fair. I will be back to my regulars duties when the Fair ends on October 21. The "Big Guy" (Big Texas) is located in the area where I am assigned to supervise nine other Dallas Police Officers. I has been a fun assignment. I can confirm that the fired bananna pudding is a great treat. Yesterday was a big crowd day because of a music group "Jonas Brothers." It is sad that people are more excited about hearing and seeing a music group than hearing or worshipping the true living God. I've got to go to work for now. Come see me at the Fair. I am assigned from the north half of the Midway to Big Tex. Find any officer from 3:30 p.m to 11:30 p.m. and tell them to contact "C930" (charlie 930) on the Police radio and I will meet you. God Bless!!!