First off let me extend thanks to my pastor and my friends and to all who have shared with me encouragement and prayer in regards to my recent blog. It is interesting sometimes when I read my previous blogs and I look back at the very moment at which I decided to write them... and then I remember what I was going through in life at the time I wrote them, and remember the exact moment where God showed up and helped me out maturing, growing and drawing close to Him. He is so faithful all the time... even in the times of pain, and brokenness.
Let me share my prayer with you since so many of you have shared much with me...
"Father, I thank you so much for this day in which I can live for you. Thank you for being a God who is big enough to create a universe but small enough to know me better than anyone. Thank you for always being there when I needed you. Thank you for catching me if I fall. I pray that you will help me grow closer to You. I pray for my church... Heal those who need healing, comfort those who need comforting... Help us to come together as a church, and as a body just as You have designed it. I pray specifically for everyone that would call our campus there home, I pray that you would bless them and encourage them. I pray that you would bless anyone who walks through these doors. Help this Gresham campus to grow as a family and help us to impact our community the way You impacted us. I pray that you would bless the leadership team of this church and pray that you would help me grow as one of the leaders. I pray that you would give me patience, clarity and understanding as I take on this call that you have given me to be a pastor. I pray protection over my family, and pray that you would encourage and bless my wife. Thank You for everything You are, and everything You do. We love You and we Praise You.
In Your name we pray, Amen."
For those of you struggling with hurt and pain... Hold on, and keep praying for in His name alone will you find healing and comfort.
Blessings,
-Tim
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