I told myself that I would take the holidays off of blogging even though I really hadn't done much blogging yet anyway, and that break turned into an over a month hiatus.

But then again, the reason for the break is actually quite an awesome one! Since my last blog we have moved into a new location and have had 3 Sunday meetings there.  And all I can say is WOW!! God is really doing some pretty awesome things. I have had an opportunity to meet some new people who have been absolutely wonderful.  My hope and prayer is that every new guest that walks through the doors of our church understands fully just how much of an honor and privilege it is for us to be able to minister to them. I'm not sure if I can ever really fully express that, but I just had to say it. All the hard work and preparation that we try and do each week is paid back in full with interest when we get to see the smiles on our guests faces. That makes everything worth while.

I also have to say that when God is the one who leads, it is a much more exciting adventure than when we try and lead. I've spent much of my Christian walk trying to tell God what I wanted to do and I can honestly say that there is just no comparison to actually yielding to Him and fully surrendering to Him and then standing back and watching Him do what only He can do. I'm really not so sure why we are so hesitant to allow God, who is not only all powerful but also all knowing, full and complete control of everything. I mean we always say the right words "oh God, have your will in my life blah blah blah", but in reality, I'm not even sure we believe it as we are saying it. And yet, how many times has God proven Himself faithful to you in your life? How many times has He let you down? I'm not asking how many times those who call themselves Christians have let you down, I'm asking how many times has HE let you down. I think if you are honest, you would have to say never.

And thus, the battle between yielding complete control of our lives to God and hanging onto whatever perceived control we think we have wages on and on. I'm not sure of what the future holds. Of this, I can be sure. All I can say is that whatever it may be, as long as God is the one at the helm of it, then it couldn't have worked out any better.

I can't make any lofty promises about myself. I know that I'm bound to let someone down at some time. I'm sure I'll disappoint people or not live up to their expectations. But one thing I know, I will do everything that I can to just let God lead and stay out of His way at Light Point Community Church. And if you would like to know what it is like to have a life that is completely surrendered to God, come on down and join us.

I can't even imagine what could happen if we had a whole church whose people were completely sold out to God. But I'm certainly anxious to try. Want to join us?

Steve