Mother to Son

Ok, so this past week was prom.  I thought it was next week.  Anyway, 2 days prior, Steve said that he didn't want to wear a Tux, but his new suit and a gray shirt and dark tie.  To be perfectly frank, I didn't like it for prom.  Prom is formal...and it bothers me that some of the kids now a days tend to lean towards the more casual side of prom.  I didn't know why this bothered me so much, but I decided to keep my mouth shut.  For now.

On Thursday after work, I decided to take Stephen to The Men's Wearhouse to just 'look' at some things.  I told him he would have the last word, but I wanted to atleast let him look at a Tux shirt, more appropriate tie (of which he refused a bow tie) and cufflinks.  Within 20 mintues we had it all picked out and he left the store sky high.

I told him in the car that when it comes to dating or even just going to an event like this with a friend, that it is your job as a dude, TO MAKE HER LOOK GOOD!  Don't show up to disappoint, but show up ready to measure up to what SHE is wearing and to what SHE has prepared for.  It is all about the lady - step it up to HER level - not YOUR COMFORT level!!!

In the scripture, we are the 'bride of Christ' - he is ready, waiting for us.  Are we spending our time right now, getting ready and preparing for eternity with Him, or are we just settling for the bare minimum?  Let's get out of our comfort zone and step it up for the sake of our relationship with Christ.  Let's be prepared, let's invest our time, talent and resources into giving our absolute best to Him. It is, after all, all about Him anyway! 

Blessed Assurance

Today we celebrate Jesus, the One and Only!  Our table talk today was about those who are searching for meaningful spiritual truth and often find themselves mad at God for letting bad things happen, or excessivly searching for ways to gain inner strength through self help and psychology of our emotions, mind, body, etc.  It was all about self.

As I was listening to this discussion, all I could think of was the hymn:  Blessed Assurance.  Strange, since it has been years since I have sung most of the old hymns.  None the less, I couldn't help but share that it is our blessed hope, assurance and confidence that Jesus is the One and Only savior to mankind.  The world searches all of time for the type of comfort and peace that only the Lord Jesus Christ can bring.  It is with this, that I share this most powerful song that we sang in church this morning:

I WILL RISE

(Chris Tomlin)

There's a peace I've come to know

Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul

I can say 'it is well'.

Jesus has overcome

And the grave the overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

I will rise

When He calls my name

No more sorrow no more pain

I will rise

On eagle's wings

Before my God fall on my knees and rise

The Gospel is simple.  And to be able to confidently say, "There's a peace I've come to know, though my heart and flesh may fail.  There's an anchor for my soul, I can say 'it is well'."