Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Wrong Place-Wrong Time

Have you ever truly been surprised by God? Yea, I have to. I can admit it has been a while, not bc God has been chillin' on a beach somewhere, but more bc I haven't even been in the same ballbark as Him lately. I have been in one of those places where I feel as if the rinse cycle has to be right around the corner. Those who know me are aware of my recent illness, but that is only part of the deal. I have been in this funky-funk-funk where all things are as if the camera is out of focus. Thanks to all of you guys who have been right in my face letting me know you are praying for and supporting me. One of those guys, JKL.....you know who you are recommended a good book for me a couple weeks ago. That book is Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson. Well, I went to get it, probably to sit on my shelf with all of those other lonely never read books. While there I saw Batterson's first book, In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day and picked it up to. Well, I decided to read this one first, besides I would much rather read about a lion than a goose. Only makes sense right? This book has slapped me right in the face and has helped me put my life on auto-focus. Ok, catch this....

"Right at the onset, let me share one of my core convictions: God is in the business of strategically positioning us in the right place at the right time. A sense of destiny is our birthright as followers of Christ. God is awfull good at getting us where He wants us to go. But here's the catch: THE RIGHT PLACE OFTEN SEEMS LIKE THE WRONG PLACE, AND THE RIGHT TIME OFTEN SEEMS LIKE THE WRONG TIME." -Mark Batterson, pg. 12

Well, I need to say no more. Often we find ourselves in a place that is uncomfortable and with a sense of "Why God??!!" Maybe we just need to hang on for the ride and be surprised where we come to a screaching halt! And yes, I do feel like i am at the wrong place at the wrong time, but maybe, just maybe I am right where my Father wants me to be. How about you?

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