Courageous

I'm currently going through a Bible study with three other men related to the movie "Courageous," the latest film by Sherwood Pictures.

It's a quick, but deep, study designed to challenge men to live courageously for the sake of their families. Session topics include:

1. Courageous Call:  fighting for your family
2. Courageous Priorities:  valuing what matters most
3. Courageous Legacy:  impacting future generations
4. Courageous Faith:  standing for Christ.

I highly recommend this Bible study to fathers and husbands. One of the key lessons that I have learned through this Bible study about leaving a positive legacy is that you have to unpack and deal with the legacy left in your life first.

I love you, God

Last week I was at church and the worship leader said something that really hit me.

He started out by asking everyone in the congregation who had ever been in love to raise their hands. Most people did.

Then he said, "You know when you tell someone 'I love you'? It feels a lot better when they say something like 'I love you, too' instead of no response or 'ditto'."

He continued, "God is trying to love us in so many ways, and I bet that he wants us to say back, 'I love you, God.'"

The worship leader was right. I love you, God.

Peace.

Yesterday I was really anxious in advance of a new business meeting related to my consultancy. I prayed to God.

His response:  Peace.

At that moment I was clearly reminded how He has it all under control.