Ponderings

If it is really true that 90% of our success is mindset. 

And, if it is really true that we are wired to have personality and behavioral tendencies from conception.

And, if it is really true that God is in control and loves us and gives us exactly the experiences and circumstances that He knows are best for us to be able to bring Him glory with our lives.

Then, there is an amazing internal and eternal work going on in the lives of Dave and Debbie Hensleigh.

I reminds me of a time back in 1977, when we had just confirmed that Luke was in utero and I was understanding spiritual growth in a new and transforming way.  I am very aware of a work of the Spirit in the deepest recesses of my heart.  I look the same on the outside, but on the inside, I am different. 

I think differently.  I know myself in a more defined and clear way.  I see freshly that God has made me and claimed me and designed me for His own specific reasons.  On purpose for a purpose.  Just as I have believed and known up to this point–now I am growing more convinced daily.

From my distant and removed perspective, I see the same happening with Dave.  

Tonight, after interactions at work, watching Lifechurch’s first movie message, and watching my very first Beth Moore Bible study, several things are crystal clear to me.  Mostly, that God is not done with us.  This time is good for us to see and consider and clarify.  He is in control.  He has the plan.  We want no other.

Pondering is good for the soul.  These are good days of pondering.  Tonight, this is what has floated to the surface of my pondering….”If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.”