Bubbles

I was watching [my daughter] Chase bubbles tonight and was struck by the observation that she would Chase one bubble while forsaking 10-20 bubbles behind her.  How does this relate to ministry work?

Surfing

I was looking out at the waves today from my campsite and realized how much differently a surfer must look at / observe / study a wave than I do. If I surfed, waves would take on a new meaning for me.  Right now they represent relaxation.. maybe a nice sound for falling asleep to in my tent.

But to a surfer, each wave must represent an opportunity!  Watching a perfect wave from afar would represent loss.  Each wave they catch representing the chance for their greatest surfing experience.  They sit on their board with expectation and hope while waiting for their wave.

How does that relate to prayer and communion with Christ?  Each prayer should be waited upon with eager expectation of something great.

What else??  Prayer to one who knows the true joys of it takes on a whole new meaning.  What else???

It would be great to have a section of analogies like this on BoW.

Christ Focus

… in practice we will have to learn to lead an ordered life centered on those four things: humility, pursuit of inward transformation, constant receptivity to (His constant) “Presence,” and unqualified obedience to Jesus.

Agape love

Agape love, perhaps the greatest contribution of Christ to human civilization, wills the good of whatever it is directed upon.  It does not wish to consume it (which is desire).

Double-minded

The problem is not on the giving side, but on the receiving side.  Because the “double-minded” are, as we say, “on again, off again,” they are not able to receive what they are asking for.  They are unable to act upon it.  One day or hour they are asking His for wisdom, and the next day or hour they are relying on themselves or others.