DJ: “What religion are we?”
Roseanne: “We’re basically just good people.”
Dan: “Yeah, but we’re non-practising.”
Do you ever find discouragement in realizing those dreams you had and those goals you made aren’t becoming a reality?
One Christmas season, Randy Bohlender, author of “Jesus Killed My Church” found himself feeling this way. He describes his countenance as one whose “needle of the soul-o-meter was dipping left.”
He cried out to God, “I’m not happy with what I’ve done this year!” The whispering response he heard back is life-changing.
“I know you’re not happy with what you’ve done this year… but what do you think about what I’ve done?”
We may not do all that we desire. In our own eyes, we may even fail miserably. But there is one thing we can absolutely believe in… God has done, and will continue to do all that He wants. There’s a transcendent comfort in those words, right?
Mr. Bohlender goes on to conclude, “God is forever writing our story, and He gives us the dignity of being able to introduce characters that occasionally wrinkle, but not alter, the plot.”
You can find more information about the author and his book at randybohlender.com.
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Absolutely loved this! So encouraging to know it’s not all about us sometimes.
Great post! It is extremely comforting to know that the Lord is the script-writer, producer, and director of our stories.
Oh that’s said well good friend! Thanks and many blessings.
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Excellent read! I’ve known Randy for many years, love his heaet and humor.
Thanks Ben! Awesome that you know him good friend.
Excellent read! I’ve known Randy for many years, love his heart and humor
Excellent read. Ive known Randy for many years and love his heart and odd humor.
WONDERFUL!!! Something I needed to hear/read today! Praise our loving Father and Lord Jesus in the Spirit! the LORD God is in control… may we all submit to His authority.
Stephanie
No more than I good friend… no more than I.Blessings Stephanie!
may I reblog this?
It is yours to use as you like good friend. Be our guest… and many thanks.
Thank you!
Mornign
WOW! Love that “I know you’re not happy with what you’ve done this year… but what do you think about what I’ve done?”
Just prayed asking for more direction in my life from God and asking where He wants me to go or help or do
Once again! Great message on “Its not about me”
I need to ABIDE in looking towards Heaven
God Bless
Learning that lesson is so hard… I keep getting in the way! Many blessings good friend.
OH I keep getting in the way too, my friend
God Bless