Living PIP

Earlier in the year, I heard a message and this topic popped in my mind:

 "Living PIP."

As we all know, a pip is the seed of fruit. Without a pip, so many fruits will not "reproduce" and they'd be exitinct - think about that...

Imagine not finding a particular fruit just because it lacked a living pip...the seed within it didn't reproduce as God intended from the Beginning.

Imagine life without oranges - those juicy, sweet oranges and other "pip-ful" fruits that we enjoy? Let's skip that...I don't want to imagine that either.

Travel light

Some time ago I was thinking about how our experiences shape us and, to a large extent, determine how we respond to people, events and/or situations around us - I know mine have and continue to influence me. With 10 days to the end of the first half of the year this seems like a good time to discuss this. The more I thought about it, the more it became apparent that we must all learn to "travel and live light." This is especially key for each and every Mrs. Pastor because we "travel" from life to life in our interactions with others.

I have a Father....

This coming weekend, we'll join the world to celebrate to celebrate Father's Day. You know, the best thing about being a Christian is that the Almighty God is our Father.

The Bible has so much to say about what a wonderful and faithful Father we have. So I was curious to see what others think about their fathers - or shall I say "Dads" as we call them these days... then I found this lovely poem written by the popular "Author unknown"

A Dad is a person

who is loving and kind,

And often he knows

what you have on your mind.

(Our Heavenly Father always knows what's on our minds) 

He's someone who listens,

suggests, and defends

A dad can be one

of your very best friends!

He's proud of your triumphs

but when things go wrong

A dad can be patient

and helpful and strong.

In all that you do,

a dad's love plays a part

There's always a place for him

deep in your heart.

And each year that passes

you're even more glad,

More grateful and proud

just to call him your dad!

Thank you, Dad .

for listening and caring

for giving and sharing

but, especially, for just being you! Happy Father's Day

When I finished reading it, all I could think was God does all this and even more for me - He never sleeps or slumbers... watching over and watching out for me - for us all. Even when I am faithless Him, He remains faithful (2 Tim 2:13*). I cannot thank Him enough for all He does - time would fail if I were to recount. I thank Him as much for all that He cannot do - He does not have the ability to lie, change or fail. What more can I ask from a Dad? 

While I am privileged to call God "Dad", I pray I can give Him pleasure so He calls me "Daughter" - I pray we all can...

Besides wishing our Heavenly Father a "Happy Father's Day"** - as we continue to make Him happy, let's take a moment to celebrate all the men in our lives. Young or old, they are either Fathers or Fathers-to-be. Join me to wish them a "Happy Father's Day"...and let's do something to make them happy too.

While you're at it, give yourself a treat and have a "Happy Daughter's Day" - you're a daughter of the Most High. Remember, this is the day our Dad has made, rejoice and be glad in it -

that goes for everyday too... 

God bless

Footnotes:

*2 Timothy 2:13 - If we are faithless [do not believe and are untrue to Him], He remains true (faithful to His Word and His righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself. (Amplified)

**3rd Sunday in June is Father's Day; this year it fall on June 19, 2011.

Always in Active Service

Have you ever heard the term "AWOL"?

Well, it's a military term that stands for Away WithOut Leave.

It was interesting how this term dropped in my spirit...I'd be glad to tell you how.

The other Ministry

Sometime ago I was wondering what the right response would be if I felt led to do something that doesn't completely line up with the ministry my husband is doing - not that I've been led to do that - at least not yet (and doubt if it will ever happen).

Let me ask you these questions:

"As Mrs. Pastor, are you expected to always be beside your husband?"

"Is that where and how we will fulfill God's will? "

Is it likely for Mrs. Pastor to have a separate call from her husband's call?"

If you ask me, the answers will be "Yes", "No" & "Yes" -

may sound paradoxical, so let me explain...