Shhhhh…

shhhh Sometimes we talk to God too much.  Sometimes we are so busy talking that we don’t take the time to listen.  Sometimes we talk so much we don’t hear His still small voice.  Sometimes we are so busy talking that we don’t notice all the work He is doing around us.

Sometimes we just need to be quiet.

Be silent before the Lord, all humanity, for he is springing into action from his holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)

Lord, help me to speak to You less than I listen and watch for You.  Help me to see You springing into action all around me.  Remind me that You will fight for me if I will just let You (Exodus 14:13-14). 

God, quiet my heart and remove my fear and frustration.  Quiet my mind and remake my plans.  Quiet my eyes and help me only to see You.  Quiet my ears to hear only the heartbeat You gave me.

Help me to be silent before You.  Completely silent.

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The Race

Please Come Back…

Ever feel like you’ve walked away from God one too many times?  Maybe you’ve avoided spending time with Him for far too long, and wonder if He’s disappointed in you, frustrated with you or just plain given up on you. He might be disappointed.  He may be frustrated.  But He has not given up…He will [...]

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The Prize

Unified Simplicity – Part 2

There are six verses in Acts 2:42-47.  In those six verses, two huge things stuck out to me: Unified: There are seven references that reveal the great unity that existed in this church.  ‘Everyone’ was filled with awe.  ‘All’ the believers were together and had ‘everything’ in common.  They gave to ‘anyone’ as they had [...]

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The Prize

Unified Simplicity

I believe the description of the 1st century church found in Acts 2:42-47 prescribes what the 21st century church should be like.  These verses from Acts can be summed up in 15 words, as shown in the graphic to the right.  Those 15 words paint a picture of the church God has firmly planted in [...]

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The Prize

Acts 2:42-47

My last post described the journey I’ve been on for the past year.  It was a journey without a clear destination.  It was a journey with many, many ups and downs.  It was a journey through many books, a lot of Scripture, and tons of conversations with God and people.  It was a journey that [...]

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A Different Church

As I mentioned in my last post, the last year or so has been an interesting one for me.  What started out hazy has become clear.  What started out as frustrating has become exciting.  Before I tell you about this clear, exciting picture, let me tell you a little about my journey. 9/2009 – I [...]

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The Prize

Anticipation

OK, it is August 1st and I’m back on-line.  It has been almost two months since I last posted a blog entry.  For my first few posts, I plan to share with you all the journey God has had me on for almost a year now.  The journey has been confusing and frustrating at times.  [...]

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Welcome to Run in Such a Way, a blog written by Tom Houser of Grace Point Community Church. This blog is part reflection and part instruction. It reflects my own race toward the prize, and I hope it provides instruction and resources to help you run yours.

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