Thanks for checking in Russia, England, to Virginia to Iowa to California and wherever you are today. Humbled that you would give this rag tag group pursuing Truth a shot.
The 'Play of the Day', going back to Pastor Ricky Jenkins. You can find more of him at Southwestchurch.com, this is from "Vision Days, Week 1, Find Your Thank You". 9/21/20. Minute 40:50 - Minute 43:50. Here you go...
So good! Pastor Ricky Jenkins is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Mentored by one of my other new favorites, Dr. Bryan Lorrits.
Can you find your 'thank yous' in the midst of the chaos? Think of the most encouraging people in your life. They know how to find their 'Thank You's. Did you know that it's Biblical? Speaking of one of my other favorites, Phil 4: 6-7.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lift the negatives. God, I don't like ___________. God, I can't understand this. Then lift the positives. No matter how bad you have it. I guarantee there are some positives. It is all a matter of perspective. Find them. Give thanks for them. If they are people, let them know your gratitude. Lift them up. If you do this enough, you will experience God's peace. That is not my promise. That is God's promise via the words of Paul.
Ending on a song note, yes! Another short and sweet pod today. Some of you may be asking where are the other FriDudes? They'll be back. They deserve a break at times. You deserve a break at times. In fact, Casey brought up the importance of taking a rest. What is your Sabbath? Do you know God designed that for you for you? Are you taking a day of rest? Are you taking a break from social media? Work? Sports?
As for the song, I'm going back to Lecrae and his Restoration album. Yes, I appreciate his lyrics, his prose. Jogging Jesus recently said, "Man, you love hip hop". Truth, I do like it. It is not my #1 genre. If you are an avid listener or back up on previous episodes you'll hear Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ozzy Osbourne, Pink Floyd, etc. Of course, we will also go to certain Christian artists. If the song fits the greater Truth message, we'll use it. Secular or not.
Back to Lecrae, oh, he had chaos and deep darkness. This work of art may sound dark. He speaks about what brought him out of darkness. What works. Real. Raw. Pursuing Truth, this is 'Over the Top', if you dig, please give Lecrae some love and add it to your 'Perspective Play List', now go, find your thank you's, get perspective, rest, experience more of God's peace...
