Violation

I'm having a bit of trouble trying to think Christ-like thoughts today...... My thoughts are more along the lines of "the gun is loaded, right?" I got a call from Vange today while I was at work stating that someone had broken into our home and stolen our laptop. I was a "bit" fired up!

OK, here's the good news: The laptop that was stolen was NOT my MAC, which houses my LIFE! The MAC was sitting on the counter literally 3 feet from the machine that was taken. There was no super important data on the stolen machine. 2 Dan's checked on me tonight..... Dan C lives in my neighborhood and came to my house to tell me that his wife saw 3 suspicious guys in the neighborhood today, and that she could ID them if needed. We talked for a while and I just felt like he CARED. Dan M called me and offered to help me repair any broken doors, locks, windows, or whatever got tore up. This guy has proven MANY time what a friend is!

So, in trying to notice God in all the details of everyday life, I tried to think about any God connection from this event. Besides the guys who displayed genuine compassion, there was another thought. The big deal about our house being broken into was a feeling of violation. I had to do a quick recap of how that made me feel and how I wanted to react. In the grand scheme of life, this was a pretty minor issue. So, how did Jesus feel as He was betrayed and brutalized for us? Talk about VIOLATION! And the bigger question... how did He react? In all the mess His attitude was "Father, forgive them. They don't even realize the gravity of their actions...."

We have friends that have recently, or are facing now some big "violations"..... Doctor reports of cancer, marriages that are being torn apart, theft, unwelcome career changes..... the list goes on. What is the answer? I don't completely know. Here is what I've decided to..... WORSHIP - MY REACTION TO WHO GOD IS AND WHAT HE HAS DONE. He continues to provide for my family, He continues to protect us, He continues to give us favor in so many areas....

Live loud, live intentionally, and love GOD and People with every word and every action.