Witty Title

I would like to extend a sincere and hearty thanks to everyone who came out to the show last night. Well, at least to the two or three of you who both were there and read this blog.

There's nothing like a good night's play to put me in high spirits. For whatever reason, I really, really did not want to play last night...truly for no good reason, either (that I can think of) except that I was tired and just being a jerk. Leave it to my boys, and Beans and Screens, and Tyler-being-awesome-on-sound, and everyone who showed, to turn that around...so thanks.

I think I might get to work on my song some more tonight and that makes me happy. Except oh I'm probably not going to be able to sing it. mmmm not gonna think about that

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I was recently convicted--wait, honestly, isn't there a better word for that? How about...the Lord had caused me to feel quite strongly my need for giving more of myself. And so either He's put in my path more opportunities to serve, or has opened my eyes to see those which were already there...but either way, wow, it's not easy. And it's not at all comfortable to think about how selfish I am, much less was. I just pray that God will continue to provide me with the strength and skill to meet the challenge...and I rejoice in knowing that He will do just that, because He promises it.

There's still one sacrifice of service left to be fully offered, though. And that is--don't laugh, I'm being entirely serious--my academic work. I know that by doing my work efficiently, doing it well, and doing it on time if not earlier, I am:

1) More adequately preparing myself for my participation in the workforce, which will ultimately be a form of service. (I don't think that's a stretch, regardless if whether one is in ministry, or in sales. I should think we should be able to serve our employers and collegues by doing the absolute best job we can. And at the very least, it's a testament to our faith. Why should poor quality work be linked to our Father via a believer?)

2) Opening up time that can be better spent serving others, or even simply opening up time in which I am available to serve, should others need it of me (it's easier for me to focus on this one because it is more immediate)

And, for me (and for everyone else who's human, I imagine), it is indeed a sacrifice. A sacrifice of will, and of discipline, and of a loss of what I call "fun"...


If I won't do it for my own sake, I hope I'll do it for others'...