So yesterday I was in Panama City, FL (about 2 hours east of Gulf Breeze) to install an art display in a furniture store. Because of a mix-up in communication, I was unable to finish the job, so now I've got to go back to finish.
I worked until the store closed at 6 PM and then headed home, knowing I needed to stop to get some supper. My first choice was to stop for a quick meal at Zoey's Kitchen in Destin. I then think about the Spring Break crowds that will make parking difficult and the fact that what I would be eating would give me really bad breath with which to greet Beth.
About that time, I was passing Cheeseburger In Paradise, so I stopped to see if there was a wait. They were a bit busy, but I was assured that I can be seated in 5 to 10 minutes.
I would guess it was about 45 minutes later that I was escorted to my table.
I arrived home around 9:30 PM, exhausted.
Today, I spent the entire day until 4:30 this afternoon working on the computer to finish editing and rendering 6 videos that are to be played tomorrow for Coast's 10th Anniversary service.
We left to go to a party for church leaders, after which we went to the church to load the video files into Media Shout, the presentation software we use, but the files failed to load. Back home, I'm now in the process of saving the files so that they will play on my iPod, which can then be played through the system tomorrow morning.
Monday... my day off!!!!
Mar 29, 2008
Mar 23, 2008
Ireland?
So what's happening regarding Ireland? Glad you asked.
We are still madly working to raise support, and we're seeing things pick up!
Here's what we know -- the money's out there. God knows and is in control. We just continue to pray that He will lead us to those who He has ordained to become Ministry Partners with us.
We just got an interesting email from a GEM colleague of ours in Ireland, Durand Robinson. He heads up a ministry called Creative Works. Recently, a grant has become available to GEM Ireland to set up a fully equipped audio and video production facility in the Dublin area.
Durand is asking us if we would be interested in using this facility as a base of operations for our ministry where we could do training and recording. We would also be utilizing our skills for composing music and hopefully scoring for ministry video projects. He is also asking us about equipment that we would want in the studio.
Are we excited by this? Duh!
This could open up a whole other area of ministry that could dovetail with what we're currently doing over there. But we've got to get there.
Durand says, "Get your little selves over here yesterday! We can't wait."
We're ready! Bring it on, Lord!
We are still madly working to raise support, and we're seeing things pick up!
Here's what we know -- the money's out there. God knows and is in control. We just continue to pray that He will lead us to those who He has ordained to become Ministry Partners with us.
We just got an interesting email from a GEM colleague of ours in Ireland, Durand Robinson. He heads up a ministry called Creative Works. Recently, a grant has become available to GEM Ireland to set up a fully equipped audio and video production facility in the Dublin area.
Durand is asking us if we would be interested in using this facility as a base of operations for our ministry where we could do training and recording. We would also be utilizing our skills for composing music and hopefully scoring for ministry video projects. He is also asking us about equipment that we would want in the studio.
Are we excited by this? Duh!
This could open up a whole other area of ministry that could dovetail with what we're currently doing over there. But we've got to get there.
Durand says, "Get your little selves over here yesterday! We can't wait."
We're ready! Bring it on, Lord!
Eeeeeaster
Had a great Easter morning at Coast. A full house, an electric atmosphere, exciting time of worship, great message.
The choir sang. What a blessing! For those of you who don't go to Coast -- our choir is more of an ensemble, but with a BIG sound. I was blown away by them. Got people to their feet.
The band -- wow.
Hope you had a great Easter weekend as well.
Cáisc Shona Duit!
The choir sang. What a blessing! For those of you who don't go to Coast -- our choir is more of an ensemble, but with a BIG sound. I was blown away by them. Got people to their feet.
The band -- wow.
Hope you had a great Easter weekend as well.
Cáisc Shona Duit!
Mar 17, 2008
St. Patrick - Final Post
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing,
with God’s word for me to speak,
with God’s hand to guard me,
with God’s path to become my road..."
When you begin to take a close look at the life of Patrick, you quickly see that he traveled quite a lot.
- Taken captive in England and enslaved in Ireland
- Escapes Ireland and travels who-knows-where
- Is taken captive again for 2 months
- Escapes once again and eventually finds his way back to his family in England
- Finally makes his way back to Ireland, where he is constantly on the move
At the end of his life, Patrick writes this in his confession:
"And I went about among you, and everywhere for your sake, in danger, and as far as the outermost regions beyond which no one lived, and where no one had ever penetrated before, to baptize or to ordain clergy or to confirm people. Conscientiously and gladly I did all this work by God's gift for your salvation."
In our own lives, whether in physical travels or simply life's journey, the best path to follow is God's. How is it that we know the way of God?
We first depend upon His power, strength and wisdom for direction and guidance. We rely upon his vision and urgings to find our way. We trust His hand to guard us.
Finally, we rest on His Word to light the way.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path." (Ps. 119:105)
Patrick has left us a great legacy. Would that any one of us could accomplish half what he did in his lifetime. And he didn't even start his ministry in Ireland until he was in his mid-40's!
Arise today - and walk with God.
Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Mar 13, 2008
St. Patrick - Pt. 8
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing,
with God’s word for me to speak,
with God’s hand to guard me..."
Patrick didn't have an easy life. He went through many perilous times, found himself in many dangerous situations, and met with much persecution from the time he was young to the end of his life. But knowing that the Lord was with him, he never allowed his circumstances to slow him down.
In the midst of a particularly trying period, Patrick states, "I was mightily upset, and might have fallen here and for ever; but the Lord generously spared me, a convert, and an alien, for his name's sake, and he came powerfully to my assistance in that state of being trampled down."
Too often we, in our struggles, look to God to pull us out of our circumstances. Somehow we think that is how God delivers us and protects us. But more often than not, God has a purpose in our going through difficult times and circumstances. He wants us to turn to Him, not to take us out of the situation, but by His strength, make it possible for us to endure and emerge victorious.
Consider Job. Everyone around him thought they were offering the best advice as he dealt with numerous devastating events. But he knew that God's hand was on him no matter what was going on around him.
We will all experience difficulties. While he may not deliver us out of those circumstances, God will guard us and strengthen us in the midst of whatever it is we are dealing with.
"Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Ps 73:25-26)
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing,
with God’s word for me to speak,
with God’s hand to guard me..."
Patrick didn't have an easy life. He went through many perilous times, found himself in many dangerous situations, and met with much persecution from the time he was young to the end of his life. But knowing that the Lord was with him, he never allowed his circumstances to slow him down.
In the midst of a particularly trying period, Patrick states, "I was mightily upset, and might have fallen here and for ever; but the Lord generously spared me, a convert, and an alien, for his name's sake, and he came powerfully to my assistance in that state of being trampled down."
Too often we, in our struggles, look to God to pull us out of our circumstances. Somehow we think that is how God delivers us and protects us. But more often than not, God has a purpose in our going through difficult times and circumstances. He wants us to turn to Him, not to take us out of the situation, but by His strength, make it possible for us to endure and emerge victorious.
Consider Job. Everyone around him thought they were offering the best advice as he dealt with numerous devastating events. But he knew that God's hand was on him no matter what was going on around him.
We will all experience difficulties. While he may not deliver us out of those circumstances, God will guard us and strengthen us in the midst of whatever it is we are dealing with.
"Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Ps 73:25-26)
Mar 11, 2008
St. Patrick - Pt. 7
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing,
with God’s word for me to speak..."
Patrick never held back. Whenever he was given an opportunity to speak the truth, he would do it. In fact, when he was confronted by the starving sailors with whom he found himself traveling, his encouragement to them was the Word of God, molded and imparted in just the right way, at just the right time: "Be converted by faith with all your heart to my Lord God, because nothing is impossible for him, so that today he will send food for you on your road, until you be sated, because everywhere he abounds."
God placed within him timely creativity which is exemplified in Patrick's explanation of the Trinity to the high king of Ireland, in which he used the shamrock, which is three leaves in one. That simple act is commemorated even today, as we see the image of the shamrock nearly anywhere there is anything Irish.
If we are to be remembered for anything we say, is there anything better than the truth of God's Word?
Paul's request to those to whom he was writing in Colosse was that while he was in prison they might pray, "...that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains..." (Col. 4:3)
It is my prayer that more and more followers of Christ might follow the example of the first century Christians, about which it is written: "And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." (Acts 4:31)
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing,
with God’s word for me to speak..."
Patrick never held back. Whenever he was given an opportunity to speak the truth, he would do it. In fact, when he was confronted by the starving sailors with whom he found himself traveling, his encouragement to them was the Word of God, molded and imparted in just the right way, at just the right time: "Be converted by faith with all your heart to my Lord God, because nothing is impossible for him, so that today he will send food for you on your road, until you be sated, because everywhere he abounds."
God placed within him timely creativity which is exemplified in Patrick's explanation of the Trinity to the high king of Ireland, in which he used the shamrock, which is three leaves in one. That simple act is commemorated even today, as we see the image of the shamrock nearly anywhere there is anything Irish.If we are to be remembered for anything we say, is there anything better than the truth of God's Word?
Paul's request to those to whom he was writing in Colosse was that while he was in prison they might pray, "...that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains..." (Col. 4:3)
It is my prayer that more and more followers of Christ might follow the example of the first century Christians, about which it is written: "And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." (Acts 4:31)
Mar 10, 2008
St. Patrick - Pt. 6
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing..."
There were many times in his life when Patrick would hear a voice giving him directions. The first time he mentions is in regard to his escaping his captivity. The Spirit told him to get ready -- that he would be "going to his home country." Then, "Behold, your ship is ready." At a later time, Patrick had a group of men who were bringing charges against him, based upon sinful activity in his youth, before he had become a believer. In the midst of this, God's voice comforted him, and assured him, "He who touches you, touches the apple of my eye."
When we hear the voice of the Lord, we may hear an audible voice. But more often than not, it will be the Lord speaking to us through inklings and urges. It may come in the form of Scripture echoing in our mind.
God will direct our steps, actions, thoughts and words, if we allow Him to. Isaiah puts it this way:
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
'This is the way, walk in it,'
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left." (30:21)
It would behoove us to learn to hear the voice of the Lord.
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (Eph 5:15-17)
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing..."
There were many times in his life when Patrick would hear a voice giving him directions. The first time he mentions is in regard to his escaping his captivity. The Spirit told him to get ready -- that he would be "going to his home country." Then, "Behold, your ship is ready." At a later time, Patrick had a group of men who were bringing charges against him, based upon sinful activity in his youth, before he had become a believer. In the midst of this, God's voice comforted him, and assured him, "He who touches you, touches the apple of my eye."
When we hear the voice of the Lord, we may hear an audible voice. But more often than not, it will be the Lord speaking to us through inklings and urges. It may come in the form of Scripture echoing in our mind.
God will direct our steps, actions, thoughts and words, if we allow Him to. Isaiah puts it this way:
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
'This is the way, walk in it,'
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left." (30:21)
It would behoove us to learn to hear the voice of the Lord.
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (Eph 5:15-17)
Mar 7, 2008
St. Patrick - Pt. 5
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing..."
Once Patrick had returned home to Britain after his harrowing travels subsequent to his escape, he was given a vision one night wherein a man handed him a letter with the title The Voice of the Irish. As he read, he heard the cries of those in a particular region of Ireland. The voices were saying, "We beg you, holy youth, that you shall come and shall walk again among us."
After this, and several more visions, Patrick began to realize that God had work for him in the very nation where he had once been kept as a slave.
I would dare say that most of us would not claim to have had visions like this, although I know for a fact that they are actually quite commonplace. Oftentimes visions are given in the manner that we see here -- in a dream. Sometimes they may come in what seems to be a more "supernatural" way, such as Saul experienced on the road to Damascus. Other times they are much less spectacular -- glimpses and insights through images that may flash across our consciousness. I'm afraid we too often ignore many of these God-given inklings.
For instance, there are the times that I have driven past a stranded motorist and have the impression that I should stop to help them, and in the process exemplify Christ's love for them. At that point, I begin to reason with the Holy Spirit that I have somewhere I need to be and important things to do and surely someone else will stop to help them -- if indeed they even need help.
But I believe that one of the most common ways that God gives us vision, is simply by changing our world view. Seeing those around us as Christ sees them. Being aware of opportunities that God lays before us everyday to be His hands and feet.
With His eyes to guide us, Christ says, "he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do..." (John 14:12)
Without God's vision, we miss out on so much.
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing..."
Once Patrick had returned home to Britain after his harrowing travels subsequent to his escape, he was given a vision one night wherein a man handed him a letter with the title The Voice of the Irish. As he read, he heard the cries of those in a particular region of Ireland. The voices were saying, "We beg you, holy youth, that you shall come and shall walk again among us."
After this, and several more visions, Patrick began to realize that God had work for him in the very nation where he had once been kept as a slave.
I would dare say that most of us would not claim to have had visions like this, although I know for a fact that they are actually quite commonplace. Oftentimes visions are given in the manner that we see here -- in a dream. Sometimes they may come in what seems to be a more "supernatural" way, such as Saul experienced on the road to Damascus. Other times they are much less spectacular -- glimpses and insights through images that may flash across our consciousness. I'm afraid we too often ignore many of these God-given inklings.
For instance, there are the times that I have driven past a stranded motorist and have the impression that I should stop to help them, and in the process exemplify Christ's love for them. At that point, I begin to reason with the Holy Spirit that I have somewhere I need to be and important things to do and surely someone else will stop to help them -- if indeed they even need help.
But I believe that one of the most common ways that God gives us vision, is simply by changing our world view. Seeing those around us as Christ sees them. Being aware of opportunities that God lays before us everyday to be His hands and feet.
With His eyes to guide us, Christ says, "he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do..." (John 14:12)
Without God's vision, we miss out on so much.
Mar 6, 2008
St. Patrick, Pt. 4
“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me..."
In his confession, Patrick describes himself thus:
But he didn't allow that to keep him from doing that to which God had called him:
This is a great example of what Paul wrote: "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."(1 Cor. 1:27)
I don't know about you, but this gives me great hope! I am often astounded at my own foolishness. Yet I have seen God do amazing things in me and through me -- things that are so far outside of my own abilities that I can only attribute them to Him.
Always remember that, if we are seeking God, no matter our level of learning or worldly wisdom, His wisdom will guide us.
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me..."
In his confession, Patrick describes himself thus:
"I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, the least of all the faithful and most contemptible to many..."
"...today I feel ashamed and I am mightily afraid to expose my ignorance, because, [I am not] eloquent, with a small vocabulary..."
But he didn't allow that to keep him from doing that to which God had called him:
"Therefore be amazed, you great and small who fear God, and you men of God, eloquent speakers, listen and contemplate. Who was it summoned me, a fool, from the midst of those who appear wise and learned in the law and powerful in rhetoric and in all things? Me, truly wretched in this world, he inspired before others that I could be-- if I would-- such a one who, with fear and reverence, and faithfully, without complaint, would come to the people to whom the love of Christ brought me and gave me in my lifetime, if I should be worthy, to serve them truly and with humility."
This is a great example of what Paul wrote: "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."(1 Cor. 1:27)
I don't know about you, but this gives me great hope! I am often astounded at my own foolishness. Yet I have seen God do amazing things in me and through me -- things that are so far outside of my own abilities that I can only attribute them to Him.
Always remember that, if we are seeking God, no matter our level of learning or worldly wisdom, His wisdom will guide us.
Mar 5, 2008
St. Patrick - Pt. 3
Sorry for the late posting...
"I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me..."
After having sailed from his enslavement in Ireland with the crew of a ship, whom he described as "barbarian", he was at sea for three days. When they landed, the men traveled together overland through wilderness where they encountered no other humans for 4 weeks. Their food ran out and they became desperate to satisfy their hunger.
In their frustration, the others turned to Patrick with this indictment: "Why is it, Christian? You say your God is great and all-powerful; then why can you not pray for us? For we may perish of hunger; it is unlikely indeed that we shall ever see another human being." Patrick encouraged them to seek out the Lord for themselves and said, "because nothing is impossible for him, so that today he will send food for you on your road, until you be sated." That day, God sent a herd of wild pigs to them and saved the lot.
Patrick knew of the power of God and was bold to proclaim it. He knew that God had a plan and would exercise His will to draw these men to himself -- which, by the way, was the result.
How do we receive this power in our own lives? Acts 1:8 states, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you..."
We must rely upon the strength of God, experienced by the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and not on our own power, to sustain us in the extremes of life. We are frail beings, made to depend upon the power of our creator. We who know Him, know this power is there, but too often forget that it is available to us.
It simply takes faith.
"I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me..."
After having sailed from his enslavement in Ireland with the crew of a ship, whom he described as "barbarian", he was at sea for three days. When they landed, the men traveled together overland through wilderness where they encountered no other humans for 4 weeks. Their food ran out and they became desperate to satisfy their hunger.
In their frustration, the others turned to Patrick with this indictment: "Why is it, Christian? You say your God is great and all-powerful; then why can you not pray for us? For we may perish of hunger; it is unlikely indeed that we shall ever see another human being." Patrick encouraged them to seek out the Lord for themselves and said, "because nothing is impossible for him, so that today he will send food for you on your road, until you be sated." That day, God sent a herd of wild pigs to them and saved the lot.
Patrick knew of the power of God and was bold to proclaim it. He knew that God had a plan and would exercise His will to draw these men to himself -- which, by the way, was the result.
How do we receive this power in our own lives? Acts 1:8 states, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you..."
We must rely upon the strength of God, experienced by the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and not on our own power, to sustain us in the extremes of life. We are frail beings, made to depend upon the power of our creator. We who know Him, know this power is there, but too often forget that it is available to us.
It simply takes faith.
Mar 4, 2008
I Arise Today - Pt. 2
"I arise today
with God's strength to pilot my course..."
At the age of 16, Patrick, not yet having knowledge of the one true God, was taken captive from his home in England and sold into slavery in Ireland. It was during this time of captivity that He became aware of God and began his journey toward becoming a believer.
In his own words: "And he watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son."
As his faith grew, he began to sense the leading of God in all areas of his life, including a 200-mile trek, on foot, across Ireland, led by the Holy Spirit, to a particular ship which would take him away from this land and his captors.
When Moses and the people of Israel had escaped the pursuit of the Egyptians, they sang a song of celebration. One of the lines says:
“In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling." (Ex. 15:13)
They knew that God had led them out of their captivity by His power and that they could rely upon that strength and guidance to see them through the remainder of their days.
Even though we know these things about God and how He works, it's good to be reminded of them on a daily basis, isn't it? This is where Patrick is coming from when he writes this.
Let us "not forget all His benefits." (Ps. 103:2b)
with God's strength to pilot my course..."
At the age of 16, Patrick, not yet having knowledge of the one true God, was taken captive from his home in England and sold into slavery in Ireland. It was during this time of captivity that He became aware of God and began his journey toward becoming a believer.
In his own words: "And he watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son."
As his faith grew, he began to sense the leading of God in all areas of his life, including a 200-mile trek, on foot, across Ireland, led by the Holy Spirit, to a particular ship which would take him away from this land and his captors.
When Moses and the people of Israel had escaped the pursuit of the Egyptians, they sang a song of celebration. One of the lines says:
“In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling." (Ex. 15:13)
They knew that God had led them out of their captivity by His power and that they could rely upon that strength and guidance to see them through the remainder of their days.
Even though we know these things about God and how He works, it's good to be reminded of them on a daily basis, isn't it? This is where Patrick is coming from when he writes this.
Let us "not forget all His benefits." (Ps. 103:2b)
Mar 3, 2008
I Arise Today - pt. 1
Today I begin a series of posts based upon a poem of St. Patrick’s. We will look at one line each day adding to the previous lines as we go, leading up to St. Patrick's Day on the 17th of this month.
Here's how it begins...
"I arise today…"
When you read his confessional and look at the work that Patrick did throughout the nation of Ireland; when you consider the fact that he was working in a society built upon paganism with but a few pockets of Christianity; when you realize that he was in his 40's when this work began and by the time he passed away Christianity was "running rampant" across the island -- this phrase, "I arise today..." takes on new meaning.
The Lord had work for him -- a lot of work. I would imagine that he made every day count and knew that as he arose each morning there were divine appointments awaiting his attention.
May we look to this example, provided by David:
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and give praise.
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
I will awaken the dawn. (Psalm 57:7-8)
Our day should always begin with this exuberant desire to worship our creator and be the "steadfast" person that he desires us to be -- ready to arise and see to the work He has for us.
Here's how it begins...
"I arise today…"
When you read his confessional and look at the work that Patrick did throughout the nation of Ireland; when you consider the fact that he was working in a society built upon paganism with but a few pockets of Christianity; when you realize that he was in his 40's when this work began and by the time he passed away Christianity was "running rampant" across the island -- this phrase, "I arise today..." takes on new meaning.
The Lord had work for him -- a lot of work. I would imagine that he made every day count and knew that as he arose each morning there were divine appointments awaiting his attention.
May we look to this example, provided by David:
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and give praise.
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
I will awaken the dawn. (Psalm 57:7-8)
Our day should always begin with this exuberant desire to worship our creator and be the "steadfast" person that he desires us to be -- ready to arise and see to the work He has for us.
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