Digging in my spurs…….
The photo above is of spurs, if you don’t know what they are, cowboys and cowgirls, and I guess anyone who rides horses, use them to get the horses attention, and to get the horse focused on the mission at hand. When these sharp wheels jab a horse, he is reminded that someone else is in charge of the show. It appears that a horse can get it’s mind focused in the wrong place!
God can use his spiritual spurs to give us a little wake up call too! But, actually I want to do the prodding today. I had a wonderful morning and it led me to these thoughts! I stopped in Atlanta this morning on a several day swing down through Georgia and North East, Florida doing pro calls. My first stop was at the offices of In Touch, Dr. Charles Stanley’s worldwide ministry. I’m very proud to say that I was there to see the layouts for Charles new book of his photography, called, “I love To Tell The Story….” I’m extremely honored that Charles has asked me to write the foreword for his book. Driving down to Macon, my next stop, I thought a lot about just how much God has blessed my life and career.
If we commit our lives to Him and ask Him to guide us the blessings that follow are nothing short of amazing! He wants so very much to bless us, and if we place ourselves in the right place, He certainly will. Now the prodding, if you are not experiencing the glorious blessings of a walk with Him, brother it’s time to get with the program. God does not want you to be perfect, you can’t earn His love, or blessings! He wants you to be yielded. He wants you to want to do His will, and seek His will. If you seek Him, He will not hide from you! He will reveal Himself and His will for your life to you! So I hope that was a gentle prodding, but a prodding none the less!
In Him,
the pilgrim
*Photo Notes: Both images with iPhone 4s and Simply HDR app. Shot in a Longhorn Steakhouse during a lunch stop, does the fun never cease!!!???
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Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged – Ronald Reagan. I think at this time we all need to be prodded, not only for God’s continued blessings for each of His children, but also that He would intercede and change the direction of this country.
Amen, Ian, I’m in St Augustine, will try to call you tomorrow (Friday)!
Bill, a friend in our photo club at church pointed me toward your blog and I am loving it. This post boils down to the simple adage that most of us have heard, but consistently forget. Seek “The Blesser” and not the blessing! In so doing we receive so much more. Thanks for your posts!
Thanks for your reminder Mike!