As we move forward in the things that we are going to 'do', the plans that we
have laid out and the goals that we have and will set may we not forget to 'be'.

What are you? Has your character been developed to the level that it meets up
with where you have set our sights? May you not make the mistake of assuming
God's presence in the progression of your goals with out the progression of
clean hands and a pure heart.
You must give careful attention in adding to our faith so that you are not
ineffective and unproductive. It is not great talents God blesses so much but
likeness to Jesus. If you are moving forward with spiritual plans, but missing
the heart you will 'be' less like Christ resulting in the idol of performing
like Christ, only increasing your false self. Speak truth to your heart...in
doing so you must know and be aware of yourself, you must know what you are
called to do by God, you must love instruction and you must love the Word... you
will then overcome your old self and walk in who you are in Christ.

May we make every opportunity to remind ourselves how much we need the
Lord...there is nothing like spiritual and physical disciplines.

Psalm 51

Have a good weekend and take some time, as I am, to realize what you are not and
then humbly press forward



TCC