So I had my quiet time this morning, thank the good Lord, because He knew I was going to need it today! This is what He spoke to me: You didn't choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit...John 15:16a. He chose US. We didn't choose Him. He isn't some wimpy savior that is begging us to follow Him so it will make Him feel better. He doesn't NEED us, WE NEED HIM! He cares so much about our lives and wants what's best for us yet we ignore Him. He doesn't always "fit" into our busy schedules does He? And then when life gets "hairy" and we are in need, we "holler" out for Him and He's there. Always has been. Always will be. Patiently waiting on US. I think it's time to take a look at our schedule and schedule Him into our lives. He needs to be priority. He's worth it!
Anyway, my life needed a heavy dose of Jesus today. I dropped the kids off at school and headed straight for Tuscaloosa to get things for Hanna's birthday party Sunday afternoon. Her birthday isn't until February 4th but since my man will be working that weekend, we have decided to have her party this Sunday at Skate Palace in Winfield. About half way to Tuscaloosa, I realized I had forgot to stick a casserole in the oven this morning for a luncheon at our church for a family that has lost a loved one. Instead of freaking out, I decided to run by Honey Baked Ham and purchase a smoked turkey breast because we have ANOTHER luncheon tomorrow for another family that has lost a loved one. Yes, two funerals in two days. Our church family has suffered 4 deaths in the last month. We are losing them faster than we are gaining them, which is sad. I safely made it back to Fayette in time to run home, change clothes and head back to the church for the funeral.
As I sat in the sanctuary listening to a pastor reminisce about the departed, I had a revelation. When I die, I don't want a funeral right then. You are probably saying, what? No, I don't want an immediate funeral. I want a little time for my loved ones to grieve but once the tears are gone, I want a party! Yep, a PAR-TAY! Honey, I can tell you I know, that I know, that I know where I am going and I don't want y'all to waste a tear on me...I want y'all to par-tay because I will be par-taying with Jesus!!! I know that sounds crazy but look at who's writing this!
I'm gonna scat (I haven't even thought of that word in a hundred years and it reminds me of my Granny so she must be in heaven thinking about me) and get a couple more chapters of Radical by David Platt under my belt. It is an awesome, life-changing book. If you haven't read it, get a copy SOON....if you have, re-read it...it's THAT good! God willing I will catch y'all tomorrow! Love sent your way!
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