Ok, OK, so I’ll add another post – Thanks for nagging Ken!

It’s the eve of the inauguration and it seems odd to me that the world is so giddy. I don’t recall a time that there was this much attention placed on a presidential inauguration, or have I just  been clueless in the past?

What’s odd? First, that so many seem to feel that all is going to be well and rosey. I’m certainly not the only person on this planet that feels the road ahead is going to be rocky and pretty painful – it always is with a major shift in beliefs and attitudes. What’s striking is this wierd – dare I say – zombie like flocking towards Washington – the throng with these silly, wide grins and stars in their eyes.

Second – the world seems to be following almost blindy along. Has this been true of the past “changing of the guard?”  (should the question mark go in the quotes or out? Not an English wiz here, sorry)

God allowed this guy to get into office – OK, but does anyone else believe we might be in for a rude awakening when Obama reveals his real agenda? Aren’t we looking at $150 million for this inauguration? Is the motorcade going to include 20 or 30 full size Cadillac Escalades or Chevy Suburbans? Were they donated by GM since they just got a huge gift from Uncle Sam – Oh I’m sorry, that’s right the government (funded by YOU and I) pays a premium for everything. I suppose I could be living in the dark ages here, not really knowing what watchdog groups are going to keep the feds honest these days.

There is something very odd about this President. I listen to my mom (sadly, another start struck inductee) talk about how the hope in our country has been restored and I wonder why? Is all the fuss based on the fact that he’s the first African American president – no doubt an historic occasion, but what about other countries that have had Black presidents? Was the excitement frenzy as high? Was it global – seriously, I’m asking. I have a vague recollection of Nelson Mandellas election to the presidency, yet I do not recall this level of attention. I readily admit I was at a different place and likely just missed it. Major difference between these two men – one had been a public figure for decades.

OK – that said – I trust in my God. I know that His plan is perfect. So I watch from the sidelines and wait to see what He (God) has in store for us. I believe He always works for the best for those who believe and trust in Him. This gives me peace – no matter the outcome, God will ALWAYS be with me and provide for me. You too if you let Him.

I for one am so ready for Christ to return and shut it all down.

How’d I do Ken – might be a bit before another post – enjoy!

Trying to be of service to our King,

Jean-Paul

Mike Huckabee for President in 2008

Have you heard about this man? This country needs a President like Mike Huckabee. Conservative, a man of faith, a musician, a family man, a strong sense of humor. I really like this guy. Read about him, join the team to elect him as our next President, and get the word out about him.

Go Mike!!

Launch Post

Well here we go – an introduction to blogging. Since this is my first post, expect to read ramblings mostly. Tonight my worship minister, truly a man after God’s heart – asked those of us on the worship team at our Church – Durham Evangelical in Durham NH - to go where we most readily meet with God. I don’t have a place. Maybe this can be my place – sure I get on my knees every morning and try my best to clear my head of all the junk I carry around all day, everyday so I can really dedicate the first part of my day to my Lord and Savior – boy is that hard. Jesus tells us to “be still and know that I am God.” I know it’s a whisper that I need to hear, but try as I might, the niose never stops long enough for me to hear Him. I so desperately want to hear what He wants of me. Can you relate?

I’m not sure that a different location would make any difference. So, would you bear with me as I have a conversation with Him?

If I could sit with you for just a short while Lord, to unload all the “stuff” I don’t want to carry anymore. Would you release me from the hurt, embarrasment, shame, worthlessness that I feel? Logically, I know that You are enough – that I need nothing else. So why can’t I push all these emotions away? Why is it so hard to just accept that You are enough and be joyful that I have been saved by your grace – that your blood washes me clean?

If I could hear You tell me exactly what You want me to do – how to serve You. I wouldn’t hesitate – discernment is not a strength – I feel like I’m walking in circles most often, not hearing, and being a complete disppointment because I’m not following Your plan for my life. There are many times that I completely relate to the song – “I can only imagine” – I prefer the version You gave to Amy Grant – but the words are really all that’s important – “Surrounded by Your glory what will my heart feel, will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still, will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I fall, will I sing Halelujah or be able to speak at all…” Right now, doesn’t much matter, but it brings tears to my eyes to think about being close to You, physically close to You. I want to kneel at Your feet, put my head in Your lap, take a deep breath and know that I’ll no longer be apart from You.

I love you Jesus with everything I have.