Choose Life Part III

John 10:10 quotes Jesus as saying, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full".

God continues to teach me about choosing life, in all its' fullness. It seems like it's continually the same message, but somehow it goes deeper into my heart each time.

It takes great courage to choose life because engaging in life is so risky. God created us for adventure, but of course along with adventure comes danger. It certainly feels at times like it's easier to shut down and hide from all of the "life" that comes our way, but God uses every one of the circumstances of our lives to draw us closer to Him and to teach us about His own goodness. If we choose to not face life each day, we are choosing to shut Him out. And I think that is just like choosing death instead of choosing "life to the full".

What an adventure and risk it has been to continue to build the Pizza Factory. In this current economic environment, it has to be risky to spend the money we are spending on this project, but somehow I don't feel afraid. If you knew me better you would think this was no small miracle. I tend to like security and settledness (not sure that's a real word, but it expresses my thoughts at this moment). This process we're in right now is far from being secure and being settled, in the world's view. But I have to admit it's kinda fun. Oh my, am I beginning to like adventure??

I'm going to post the current pic of the project so you can see where we're at. It's moving along. Thank you God for stretching me and teaching me about your provision while I experience "life to the full". Amen

Wow, Japan!!

I returned from a wonderful 9 days in Japan this week, visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Yokosuka. Not only did I get to see my daughter for the first time since she found out she was expecting (Yeah!!) but I also got to speak at a women's weekend retreat for the PWOC group from the Yokosuka Navy base.

What a wonderful time of fun and fellowship at the retreat at Lake Yamanaka, which is a huge lake that lies at the base of Mt. Fuji. We arrived to find about an inch of snow on the ground!! You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting. All I can say after spending the weekend seeking and serving God is that He is very great and He is very good. His love and graciousness and mercy was evident in the beautiful ladies that were there that weekend. I love watching His precious daughters worship Him and bless Him by their desires to know Him more and to draw closer to Him. I came away so full!

Thank you God for giving me the opportunity to be a part of Your Kingdom moving in the earth. You are very great and you are very good!!