Sometimes I am asked where I find the time to go to Potato Creek, the Riverwalk, or anywhere else and take pictures.  Today was a good example of my typical response.  I began the day early cleaning the building to help get it ready for Sunday, knowing that I would only get it partially done before the first “BAM: Be A Man” meeting of guys at the church that would take place.  It was a good group of guys out for the breakfast, fellowship, and study.  I followed the meeting with more cleaning to finish the weekend prep before heading home.  If you’ve followed these daily pages, you may notice that each one this week started early at the building.  My focus point today was flexibility.  That is what allows me to do the work that needs done when it needs done and also to get away for times with God in the beauty of His creation.

As I do maintenance and janitorial work to provide a living for my family and I while pursuing Him and directing a prayer ministry, I recognize God’s hand in taking care of my needs while giving great flexibility to do the ministry He has called me to.  Sometimes I forget, but God has surrounded me with people who are willing to  cover various tasks for me when I get to travel on behalf of the prayer ministry.  They do it because they believe in me and the work God has called me to.  While rarely noticed, they are a big part of the Impact Prayer Ministry team.  I thank God that He has surrounded me with such people who give me the flexibility to maintain a job and a ministry.

The weatherman is calling for a winter storm.  So, after a trip with the family to Sam’s Club for a few things, I spent time during the afternoon putting together the snowblower I bought a couple weeks ago to replace the one that had been stolen.  As I put it together and realized how nice it was, as long as I was inside out of the rain, I decided to pull out the  pellet grill and have some smoked chicken for dinner — not bad when the weather allows for grilling on January 9 in northern Indiana!  As the day came to a close they downgraded the forecast to less likelihood of a significant snow, but I still have to be up early in the morning to clear walks of whatever snow and/or ice may come.  So my flexibility says it is time to call it a day and be as prepared as possible for what the next one may bring.

When the mighty oak waves its branches and shows its flexibility, it can stand a great amount of wind.  When it dies and loses its flexibility, it can be brought down by what would seem to be a small gust.  I pray that God keeps you and I growing and flexible.