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Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim |
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| Good Morning! This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. |
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What am I doing up at this hour?
I’ve been awake since 1:30am and finally went ahead and got out of bed.
I’m troubled.
I’ve been thinking and praying over the lives of some of my friends in church.
I don’t know what to do about them, except pray.
As I was lying in bed praying I caught myself asking God for some sign that He was listening.
Have you ever done that?
Listen, I know He is real. He has revealed Himself in my life so many times.
But I’m almost like a child wanting to be held by mom or dad and told, “I love you. I’m proud of you! I think you’re doing a good job!”
I didn’t hear that, though I know it.
I’m sure my friends in church know it too but they also need to hear from God.
Wouldn’t it be so easy for Him, who healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, and fed 5000; wouldn’t it be easy for Him to just say, “Hi, I love you!”
And if He did, would that be sufficient enough for me or them?
I think not because He has already revealed Himself to us.
Think of Herod.
He had heard of Jesus most of his life but had never met Him.
The opportunity came when Jesus was brought to him.
The two stood face-to-face and there was no doubt that Jesus, the man, was real.
Herod could see Him and touch Him.
Still Herod wanted more proof; he hoped to see some miracle done by Him. Luke 23:8
Am I not looking for the same thing?
Then I think of Thomas.
He knew Jesus was real.
He was there for the miracles and the messages.
When it came time to believe in the resurrection, Thomas wouldn’t believe the word of ten men he 
had known and lived with for three years.
He said, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe,” John 10:25
The next week Jesus shows up and proves Himself to Thomas.
I’m not asking that much, just a “Hi. I’m here for you. I want you to know that I love you and everything will be alright.”
God could pour out His Holy Spirit on me.
I could be filled with His glory and experience what they did on the Day of Pentecost or the other times where the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6
While I have experienced that in the past, I feel empty and dry right now.
When it all comes down to it, I really don’t need a miracle; I don’t need to see 5000 fed; I don’t need to see the nail prints; I don’t need to speak in tongues and prophesy.
I just need a God-hug, the comfort of my Abba.
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 
Oh dear brother, glad to know I am not the only one who has such odd hours. Lately when this happens I get up, start a pot of coffee and break out my sword and pray. Not always but I try. I was talking with an elderly lady in Center a few yrs back and was telling her about my odd sleep habits. Her reply?”It don’t get better” Just something else to look forward to!
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I cant say I have the same experience of getting up in the middle of the night, but yes I do get the same feeling of needing God to assure me that he knows me, sees me and knows what Im going through then I know everything will be alrite.
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PT, I think all of us, have the same feeling you have, I often wake up in the middle of the night, with a burden for someone, and I know it is the Holy Spirit telling me to pray for them, I think as a pastor, you carry a lot more burdens then we do, as you are the shepherd to so many. And we all need the assurance from the Lord, that we are always doing His will, not ours. I know the good things you do, and the burden you carry for the lost, but most of all, I know the Lord loves you, and you love Him, may He continue to pour out His blessings upon you and yours, each and every day.
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PT, had you on my mind all day, and just wanted to pop back in here and give you big cyber hug, thought you could use it! (((((((((hug))))))))))
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As for the time, you can tell I’m just now getting to your MTs. I try to be faithful about lifting up you, Linda, and Crossroads each day or night in my prayers. But, I confess that sometimes I get so caught up in praying about something else that I forget. Need a “red face” smilie:) I think we all have those times when we really want to hear from God, but there is just silence. Like Pat said, you carry more burdens than any of us could imagine, and therefore, more to pray about. I will be praying for God’s guidance and wisdom for you, as I know some of the burdens that have been troubling you. I am also troubled by some of them, so you’re not alone. It’s way past time for us to anoint and pray over you and Linda. I know it’s been several months since we last did that, and it was on my heart to do that 2 Sundays ago, but I allowed myself to get distracted by something disturbing that happened. Which I should not have allowed to happen. Maybe we need a sign outside the door that says “check your attitude before entering”, LOL!
May God pour out His wisdom, guidance, and blessings upon you today and every day:)
Ann
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THE FAMILIES ARE UNDER ATTACK RIGHT NOW. SOMETIMES WHEN THINGS ARE GOING REALLY GOOD WE FORGET HOW THEY GOT THERE(WITH PRAYER) READING OUR BIBLES, STAYING IN CHURCH AND CLOSE TO GOD. I’VE GOT TO GET BACK THERE. I’M PRAYING FOR YOU AND LINDA. I’M PRAYING THAT WE WILL ALL PRAY AND LIFT EACH OTHER UP NOT JUST PUT IT ON YOU TWO. I LOVE YA’LL BUT YOUR NOT MY SAVIOR YOUR MY PASTOR AND FAMILY…………..
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