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posted by adam on 10.04.2006 at 6:47 am

Today is the one year anniversary of a very difficult decision I made. A decision that changed my life. It’s also my birthday.

So today I’m thinking about destiny and purpose and God’s will. I’m thinking about was was, what could have been, what is and what will be. Today I’m hopeful for the future and learning to live with the past. I’m taking one more step in the journey. I’m pressing on, somewhat like Paul I hope, (Philippians 3).

I’m reminded of a verse today that I had to learn as a kid. I hated this verse when I was younger. It’s simplicity and optimism annoyed me. But today it seems appropriate: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” That sounds like a good idea.

After all, we only have today.

posted by adam on 10.04.2006 at 6:47 am

6 responses to “today”

Happy Birthday, Adam….. :-)

left by Jenni on 10.04.2006 at 8:05 am

Happy Birthday Adam!
I tend to favor Pumba’s philosophy: “Always put your behind in the past.”

left by jebbarr on 10.04.2006 at 1:12 pm

Happy Birthday, my friend. May the years ahead be full of grace. May the God of peace be with you. And may you never forget that you’ll always be older than me and that I’ll always have more hair on my head. :)

left by Trey on 10.04.2006 at 3:43 pm

1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17

12. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever, Amen.

My confession.

I must walk in the this, live by it, be broken, be healed. God is able. He enables.

Blessed be the Lord, for He is MERCIFUL! May my desires, be His. What a wretch I am without Him. His work in us is perfect!

May this year be filled with God’s blessing on you and your family!

left by Andy Bennett on 10.04.2006 at 4:23 pm

Adam,
Haven’t talked to you in a long time but I thought you would like to know that you had a great influence on our kids. Robert has joined the army and Allana has turned into a young women that would make you and Katie very proud.
We miss you and wish you were still here but you leaving has taken our rose colored glasses off and made us think of the church as more than just a building.
We love you and pray for you often. Call when you get a chance.
Alan Wooley

left by Alan Wooley on 10.04.2006 at 9:17 pm

I haven’t checked my blog all day–I am more…I don’t know…excited, encouraged, blessed…pick a word…by these comments than I can express.

Thanks to each of you for your kind words.

left by adam on 10.04.2006 at 10:34 pm

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