Beware- it’s a little long…..
My life has always been full of questions. Questions that reflect about every aspect of life. Why is the grass green? How do you really forgive and forget? What is it that makes me enjoy running so much? Everything has a question, when I just sit and ponder.
Here I am, back at T Bar M, where 4 years of my summers have been spent at literally day and night. A place that has truly taught me to be not only a man after Christ, but has shown me how to live that life for my Jesus.
Sunday 9-16-07
This is where the story begins. Driving back to New Braunfels, because I have received a call to help out during the week for a group. The windows rolled down, a beautiful day, with a rush of cool and crisp air zooming by my face and listening to Queen (fun times). Life is great! All of a sudden my truck shuts off going 70 mph. I pull straight to the shoulder to avoid being cremated by semi trucks. Here I am now, 2 1/2 hours away from home and 2 hours to camp. What to do? I just think to myself, “Lord, really? Come on now!” I proceed to call my dad who had left Friday to go to our ranch, who in my thoughts would be hours away. I call and tell him my new exciting adventure in life and how much I needed him to help me out. Folks- my dad, by the grace of the Lord Almighty, was only 45 minutes away! Isn’t God so great?
Well, here we are on the side of I-10 and trying to solve the problem. We hook up “Little Ride” to my dads’ truck and start off back to Sealy, Texas. We arrive at O’Reilys and buy some parts- no luck. Well, then we go and drive about 30 minutes back to Katy, Tx. and rent a Tow Dolly to pull my truck. Finally, we get that done and now were on the way home and its 3:30pm. I just sit and think that this wasn’t my plan- what’s new in my plans not working.
Tired of this, I am ready to blow up this truck (no anger) just tired. This “adventure” is greater than words can express. Express! Now, that’s a word! How many times/opportunities have you and I had to express ourselves in either a positive or negative way when things don’t go according to our plans? I mean after all, aren’t we suppose to reflect the attitude of Christ in all situations–even in those “secret” places where no one knows?? So, my expression for this was actually- not lying- smiles and laughter.
My brother- well being the goofy kid he is, just makes me laugh hard. Then there is my dad who is a mechanic and who couldn’t really solve the problem which leads to a little frustration. When that happens, I can’t help but laugh. It’s so funny! To ride back home and realize how much lately the Lord has changed my attitude and heart about circumstances, could probably be one of the most refreshing things to feel.
Going on the World Race, I have answered this call.. Yes Lord! I will go! My truck problem, well we fixed it and now I am 4 1/2 hours away from home and not having a vehicle because I have decided to sell it. I have read scripture and I perceive it in a way to leave everything behind to follow Christ- well I believe that this is just one step of many to do. (Radical you think?? I believe its just being real) You see friends, the Lord will always provide when you take that step of faith and trust that he is the only way. I know where I am at; I have the best community that anyone can ask for. I am well taken care of and God is letting me know that to rely on my fellow brother and sisters is such a gift. They are the body of Christ- WE are the BODY! Think about that.
Okay, I have rambled a bit, but I was sitting the other night at our blob pool at camp, lifeguarding and just watching the boys laugh and blob each other, with no worries in life. How much do we desire that life of just joy and satisfaction? Guess what? We can have that life….just ask Him- it may not be through wealth or the materialistic life (though I believe that God does bless people with that and to use it for His glory)-but just the everlasting joy…. the best we can have…our true happiness. I have answered His call… have you?
My prayer for you and I: Jesus, You are the only way, blob us into an unknown world full of darkness to make an everlasting impact for your kingdom!
Bought by the Blood —Robby
