Watching The Rain

I woke up this morning to rain falling against the window.

absolutely beautiful morning. I hit the halfway mark in Romans today. I've grown to love the book. such great chapters on justification by faith. it's freeing me up afresh to study it. I was overwhelmed with gratitude as I watched the rain this morning. I realized I'm happier now than ever before. the Spirit's filling and leading me more now than ever before. I'm not preoccupied with my failures or afraid of the future. simply because God is building me up with His word as I'm faithful to study thru it. breathtaking work of God!

another great discovery this month...Ratatouille! I went with Laura when she visited for a few days and with my family last weekend. the movie is a romantic evening and a great comedy at the same time. it's taking a prominent place on my christmas wish list.

I've been listening to the CC Missions Conference 2005 in my car. such amazing stories of God's grace! men who used to be hippies and drug dealers now establishing churches and bible colleges all over the world. it's reminded me just how ordinary we all are. ministry is the Spirit's work and He uses everyone. I would never sit down at a church meeting and think "okay, in order to start churches in Hungary...let's go witness to a drug dealer." that's the glorious work of the Spirit! I love it!

my prayers are for God to deepen me and sharpen me, and to bring the broken lives of the Brazos Valley into our churches. those are the same people who will reach new territories for Christ!