Mika and I are taking a little time away this summer–not a long break like last year, just a few weeks to recharge and rest.  Disconnecting is not my strong suit–God is teaching me the discipline of being still and I have been learning the rich harvest of that kind of rhythym in my life.

Running at full rpm’s all the time is not wise or profitable.  In fact, it is outside the will of God according to Scripture.   “Be still and know that I am God,” is not a suggestion.  God created us for health, and health for me is directly connected to pace.  I am thankful for the opportunity to be away for a few weeks, and I appreciate your prayers.

I’ll be blogging again the first week of July–see you then.

Toby

My Chains Are Gone (worship click track video) from Cross Timbers Community Church on Vimeo.

Here’s some thoughts at the end of the day:

Jesus is my source, not a resource.  When he is my source, I find the life I’m looking for no matter what my circumstances.  I must remind myself of this truth every day.

One Prayer is going to be awesome this summer!  I can’t wait to share these messages with you.  Don’t miss it!

I loved the video of our baptism bash.  I saw it three times.  Cried every time.

We finished our day baptizing a young man into Christ tonight.  What a great ending to a powerful day.

Yes God, I am willing.  What is the question?

I was reminded this weekend again of the power of the testimony of God at work in the lives of people.  It’s not wonder that John reminds us that we will overcome by the “blood of the lamb and the power of our testimony.”

This is one of the biggest reasons that I love the local church.  This past Sunday I heard several stories from all of our campuses of God using people to accomplish His will through us.  The stories I hear don’t always have a Hollywood ending–they are accounts of a work in progress with God pouring out an increasing measure of His mercy and grace, empowering us to keep walking, keep trusting, keep believing.  Others are stories of God showing up at just the right time, revealing himself in powerful ways through the lives of people who love him.

Stories excite me, encourage me and remind me that God is still on the throne working through ordinary people like you and me.  Share your story today.  God will use it in the lives of others.