All Hands on Deck!

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Silent in the face of evil?  i don't think so.  That would not be pleasing to You, Lord, would it?  Your Holy Spirit is with me, so You are holding me accountable.  Help me to shut out the voice of the enemy, telling me "This can't be done.  Don't do anything.  i will wake up now!  i will act!  Appoint me, Lord!  Call me to the moment!  i'm getting on board with You, God.  All hands on deck!  i want to be more than a "trust fund" baby!  i've already determined to take it out of the church building and get out there!  No more cheap grace!

All have gone off-course, whether i chose to or not, Lord.  Yet that won't change Your plan for me one iota!  You created me for Yourself!  You so love the world!  If i could explain exactly what and where i was exactly when i was reborn, then i have to really question whether or not i was really reborn at that time.  i think it dawned gradually on me after i got down on my knees in my parents' basement while watching a Billy Graham revival on television.  

There was no clap of thunder nor burning bush, nor even getting hit by that car in late December, 2020.  like i said, i can stray far away from Your flock, and that time i chose to do so.  So orchestrate the remainder of my days.  i must keep my mouth shut and listen.  i must keep my mind open and listen.  It doesn't seem like i've accomplished anything monumental in my life, but that's only if i compare myself to others according to the world's standards.  

i may not always be on the mountain top, but i know there are times i need to be off by myself with You.  i don't think You'd mind if i were selfish with Your time.  i love having a personal relationship with You.  With all the millions of others who feel the same way.  You give me the care and attention i need.  You're omnipotent!  You're universal!  That's what Satan cannot claim!  That loser can only be in one place at one time.  There are plenty of those around me who are evil and ready and willing to accept his hospitality.  i can't save them all; i leave that to Jesus.

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