Simply Jesus was simply awesome!

Enjoyed Joe Stowell book Simply Jesus. I found the key to help simplify with an eye to increasing joy of walk daily with Jesus.
Chapter 8 was a brilliant chapter on suffering in the world.  How we can use suffering to relate to Jesus, walk towards him, not run away.  The visual of Jesus praying in Gethsemane asking his father, why? We can do the same, kneel next to him and ask our heavenly father, why?  Great examples of getting positives from negative experiences.  From personal experience with 'toppers' (you think you have it bad? let me tell you my story) is to not see your troubles as a personal pity party.  Instead, see it as way to build a personal relationship with God and his son Jesus, our savior.

I wrote this down, the Prayer of the Seeker, which was the powerful ending to a meaningful read:

Dear Lord, from the depths of my heart I ask for cleansing. Grant me the grace to keep self in its proper place, and to make my life simply about You. In the midst of all my routines, successes, and disappointments, help me to always rejoice in You and value You above any earthly prize. Meet me in temptation, and deliver me from evil. And if I should suffer, help me to pause to feel Your pain and love You more for the way You suffered for me. Jesus, I will live this day on bended knee by Your side in Gethsemane. What You ask I will do.
Than You for the promise that You will reward those who diligently seek You. I do seek You- with all my heart. I humbly ask that in Your good time and in Your way, You would satisfy my heart with the experience of Your presence.
In Your worthy name I pray. Amen.

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About author Joe Stowell

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.

Simply Jesus: Prayer of the Seeker

Had to jot this down, powerful end to an awesome read:

Dear Lord, from the depths of my heart I ask for cleansing. Grant me the grace to keep self in its proper place, and to make my life simply about You. In the midst of all my routines, successes, and disappointments, help me to always rejoice in You and value You above any earthly prize. Meet me in temptation, and deliver me from evil. And if I should suffer, help me to pause to feel Your pain and love You more for the way You suffered for me. Jesus, I will live this day on bended knee by Your side in Gethsemane. What You ask I will do.
Than You for the promise that You will reward those who diligently seek You. I do seek You- with all my heart. I humbly ask that in Your good time and in Your way, You would satisfy my heart with the experience of Your presence.
In Your worthy name I pray. Amen.

Simply Jesus; Ch. 8

This is a brilliant chapter on suffering in the world.
How we can use suffering to relate to Jesus, walk towards him, not run away.
The visual of Jesus praying in Gethsemane asking his father, why? We can do the same, kneel next to him and ask our heavenly father, why?
Great examples of getting positives from negative experiences.
From personal experience with 'toppers' (you think you have it bad? let me tell you my story) is to not see your troubles as a personal pity party.
Instead, see it as way to build a personal relationship with God and his son Jesus, our savior.

Simply Jesus

Enjoying Joe Stowell book Simply Jesus. Will post more when done, can definitely say its worthwhile. Help simplify and increase joy of walk daily with Jesus.

Turning the Page

Proud of #Nov & coach BoB today. Since Nov.'11, being on field and playing is step forward, #oneteam

Tragedy in Colorado

What a mess. How'd this happen again? All thoguhts I had after hearing news of the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Then I read Chapter 4 of If God is Good by Randy Alcorn. Click here to read.  It put my mind at ease.  I was reminded of the Amish community's response to the shooting at Nickel Mines School. I'm blessed that I grew up surrounded by Amish, Mennonite and Brethren neighbors. On my commutes, I pass schools similar to the one at Nickel Mine.  After that tragedy, people were amazed at the response.  Not hatred and looking for retribution.  True to their Anabaptist roots, they practiced peace.  Showing compassion to the shooter's family.  This humble, genuine response was an awesome witness to the power of Jesus love and the depth of their faith. Sunday morning I saw an interview with two survivors of the movie theater. They shared how they prayed during the shooting, were wounded but not killed, and sad for the loss of life.  The one survivor shared he starts each day with a prayer thanking God for the gift of another day. Mr. Alcorn says it much better than I can, but faith can overcome any challenge.  Saying thanks is great advice for coping in any circumstance. (Thanks to Chris at Multonomah "Blogging for Books" for sharing the link.)

Happy Mothers day! Great start to day @ZUMC, kids were great ringing and singing.