Everyday life

It has been really surprising to me how easy it is to forget what God does.  The scripture that says to take up your cross daily is so critical in our lives as christians.  We have to be deliberate in following Jesus, but even more deliberate in being silent to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying.  If we just live to chase Jesus we will be open for attacks by the enemy, but if we rest in his protection and listen intently to his word, the Holy Spirit will counsel us in what is of Jesus and what is not.  I pray that I will have the courage to take up my cross daily and I ask for your prayers to give me that strength to follow what the Holy Spirit calls on me to do. Selah!

The Turn

THE TURN:

We made a heartbreaking turn
And all the light seemed to be gone
Moving past children watching garbage burn
It was like the darkness swallowed the dawn

They picked through it like it was gold
Looking over their shoulders as we passed
The truth of this poverty began to unfold
In this place a flag is forever at half-mast

As we journeyed closer to their shacks
There is death written on every face
Everyone constantly watching their backs
As God shouts these images you cannot erase

We stood outside the fortress’ doors
Listening as the locks were being released
If I were stuck here I would beg on all fours
For the truth would be, all of my hopes would be deceased

The doors cracked open to let us enter
And we were overcome with God’s Grace
Even with all the surrounding darkness, Christ is at the center
And the children of La Chureca proved it with their embrace

That heartbreaking turn is etched deeply in my heart
Their smiles and hugs will help to fuel my fire
Their burdens I pray to carry and feel like a flaming dart
This should be all of our prayers and this I know is our Papa’s desire

Back to the ” Real World”

It has been two days back into my regular routines.  However, something seems like its missing.  I hear all these whispers to do this and look there, but my soul wants more God.  I know what it feels like to fall short over and over again and I do not want to be that guy anymore.  I want to fight the good fight and stop fighting myself.  Surrending is a lot harder than you think because every part of you just wants a little more.  I have observed people, including my own life.  We eat to much, talk about our next vacation, what our next car will be, etc. Only a few people really got it when I said they live in the dump and the thing was it didnt really get their attention until I told them that they trade their daughters innocense for garbage.  Then that caught their attention.  Understandably, I have always thought its over there and doesn’t effect me, but was I ever wrong this is more than pictures on a documentary. They are real children I have played in a playground with and hugged.  My everyday routines seem very pointless as my heart is aching for more.  The poverty of the world outside of America calls for deep and anchored faith.  My everyday routines need to change.  Please Papa open the eyes of my heart that I may see how you see your Beloved! Selah