This was something that I wrote down after really having this dream. As with all dream ideas, they sound great in morning but after that you cannot get the same feeling out of them that you had when it was a dream.
I dreamed that a dying millionaire gave me his fortune just before he died. I knew that if I kept the money I would never have peace again. People would always be bugging for the money. I knew what I needed to do was give away the money. I set up trust founds for my kids, my nieces and nephew, and for some friends kids. I also donated millions to the medical fund for some family friends. I created a scholarship for Camp Elim and paid for the land construction. I also rebuilt the camp lodge. I think the dream is about what Jesus dead for and gave us. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." The dream is about all the things I am meant to do with the inheritances Jesus gave me to use in this world.
That's all I have to say for now, God be with us throughout this week.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Manly Man?
What is it to be a man? That's not an easy question to answer; I know that millions of men before me have tried to answer that question. My friends and I are starting to read a book titled "Iron John: A book about Men" by Robert Bly. We are meeting as a group of Christ believers, men, fathers, singles, and husbands. I haven't even been able to start the book yet, but I have participated in the discussions. I was struck by the need in the group for many of men to come to terms with their jobs. I heard quite a few men agonize over some desk job that made them feel more a trapped than a fulfilled. I didn't saying anything during this discussion because of my profession. I am a cop. I am living the dream of thousands of boys and men. And yet, as a cop why do I feel less like a man so many times? What's happening?
It's not something that I can really accurately describe to everyone. I have learned how to shoot, drive, and fight over the past six years of my life. Still, there are times when I am cowardly and to scared to get out of my own car. Most of the time, I am oblivious to the danger that I face everyday. I get numb to it. There are other times in my career when I have just shut down with terror at the people I come into contact with. Why is it that I live the ultimate man's job everyday, but I don't always feel like a man sometimes?
I don't think that I have all the answers for this problem. I know one thing that gives me courage. Several times during my job I have stopped and prayed for various things. A back bone, calm, and ideas have all been on my pray list. I know that each time I pray I get what I need in some form. So, one thing that makes me feel more like a man is not the guns or the cars but the faith that I wield. But that can be fleeting if I don't stay God centered. Another thing that I know gets me out of the car is my own stubbornness. I am my own worst drill sergeant. I talk myself into an idea or plan of action. Often, I am presented with easier ways out. I have to make the harder decisions because they are usually the right ones.
In the end, I don't think that any man can say that a career gives him the fulfillment he is looking for in life. I know God gives me the most life I could ever handle. Sometimes it's hard to live up to even courage that God gives. It can be scary not to fear. Other times you’re your only life coach. You have to give yourself that inner motivation. What makes you feel fulfilled in your life?
Have a good week and may the Lord keep you safe.
It's not something that I can really accurately describe to everyone. I have learned how to shoot, drive, and fight over the past six years of my life. Still, there are times when I am cowardly and to scared to get out of my own car. Most of the time, I am oblivious to the danger that I face everyday. I get numb to it. There are other times in my career when I have just shut down with terror at the people I come into contact with. Why is it that I live the ultimate man's job everyday, but I don't always feel like a man sometimes?
I don't think that I have all the answers for this problem. I know one thing that gives me courage. Several times during my job I have stopped and prayed for various things. A back bone, calm, and ideas have all been on my pray list. I know that each time I pray I get what I need in some form. So, one thing that makes me feel more like a man is not the guns or the cars but the faith that I wield. But that can be fleeting if I don't stay God centered. Another thing that I know gets me out of the car is my own stubbornness. I am my own worst drill sergeant. I talk myself into an idea or plan of action. Often, I am presented with easier ways out. I have to make the harder decisions because they are usually the right ones.
In the end, I don't think that any man can say that a career gives him the fulfillment he is looking for in life. I know God gives me the most life I could ever handle. Sometimes it's hard to live up to even courage that God gives. It can be scary not to fear. Other times you’re your only life coach. You have to give yourself that inner motivation. What makes you feel fulfilled in your life?
Have a good week and may the Lord keep you safe.
Question of the Week #1
I want to ask you a question....
In Romans 6:20-23 is reads, "When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. 21 What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)" The part that was pointed out to me today was the phrase, "slaves of God." The author of this passages is very clearly stating that even though we are free in God we are still His slaves. In the West, we have very strong emotions connected to the term "slave." There aren't many people that I know who would call themselves "slaves"
Do you think of yourself as a "slave of God?" And what comes to mind when you think of being a "slave of God?"
In Romans 6:20-23 is reads, "When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. 21 What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)" The part that was pointed out to me today was the phrase, "slaves of God." The author of this passages is very clearly stating that even though we are free in God we are still His slaves. In the West, we have very strong emotions connected to the term "slave." There aren't many people that I know who would call themselves "slaves"
Do you think of yourself as a "slave of God?" And what comes to mind when you think of being a "slave of God?"
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