YO!
I don't know how they found out. When I came to Arua, we arrived at the Coppedge house and they knew it was my birthday and they made a chocolate and peanut butter cake! It was delicious, I even had two slices.
Recently I read a book that made me think about Jesus. Is he the kind of guy who would eat cake with me? Laugh with me? Go on vacation to the beach and have fun? Or, maybe this is a better way to ask the question. Do I believe Jesus would do those things with me? I've heard it said that the painting reflects the personality of the one who made it. When I look at creation, that God made, what does it say about Him? He is fun, creative, and wants to enjoy life with us. I don't want to be so busy doing and memorizing that I forget to fall in love with Jesus. Because after all, what good is it if a man gains the whole world but loses his soul?
I was challenged by Billy Coppedge, leader of the A team (Arua), do go on a month long journey with Jesus to appreciate the little things. For the month of September, I'm going to keep a notebook of ways that I can thank Jesus. Every day, I'm going to list out things to be thankful for and see how big the list grows. I don't have a number in mind, but I want to be intentional about saying thank you to Jesus and hopefully, falling more in love by doing so. If you want to join me, I'd love it! A quick note: I'm not talking about saying thank you to Jesus for saving us, forgiving us etc. I'm talking about the little things in life we often take for granted. The things you experience every day as you go about your month.
Here's an example of my first five from today:
1. Dancing to my iTunes music when no one is watching
2. When people tell me they believe in me
3. Sleeping in
4. Swimming pools (I got to swim today!)
5. YOU
So, would you consider being thankful with me this month? And, as you enjoy you the beginning of your fall, football and all things September, do me a favor and eat a slice of chocolate cake for me. And invite Jesus to sit across the table with you.
Thankful for YOU!
CT
