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. Thankfully, that confusion and frustration have been replaced by anticipation as the picture has become clearer to me.
Most of you will remember the ‘Anticipation’ Heinz ketchup commercial from the 70’s. For those born too late, here it is:
Anticipation is “the feeling of looking forward, usually excitedly or eagerly, to something that is going to happen”. That certainly describes my feelings as I think about what God might just have in store for me, my family, my small group and our church. I can’t wait to share it with you all!
3 comments
Renee says:
August 3, 2010 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5 )
Glad you are back to posting and I look forward with anticipation of what God has in store for us!
Robert Kimball says:
August 2, 2010 at 11:09 am (UTC -5 )
Tom–I agree with your word “anticipation!” To anticipate–to HOPE– that’s what being one with Christ really means. Without that special hope–that special “anticipation,” our life might become rather stagnant or somewhat boring. Man, when Christ gets into your veins, He makes promises and helps you dream BIG DREAMS. With Christ– we “anticipate” each day, most especially, may I say personally, as one gets my age (72-almost 73). Yep, you young “whipper-snapper”–we “old folk” anticipate we’ll be alive tomorrow…we hope so…as God so wishes. Love your enthusiasm for what God has assisted you on during this last year, Tom! Faith and trust in Christ–as He leads you in dreams and guides you in your searching. And as He helps you in your decision-making. Thank God for hope–for anticipation of the future.
GOD BLESS.
Bob
Tom Houser says:
August 2, 2010 at 11:42 am (UTC -5 )
Look at you doing the blog comment! You may be 72/73, but you don’t seem a day over 50 to me! Thanks for all your encouragement over the years Bob…it means more than you know.