God's Adventures

I remember years ago, I went to a Southern Baptist center in Kansas City, Kansas to help distribute food and Christmas gifts to needy families.  At the time, I didn't understand the joy of serving the Lord.  I thought to "get credit" for serving God, it would have to be doing something I hated.  I picked the most miserable job I could think of - in the deep freeze hauling out frozen turkeys.  I was absolutely miserable.  ("Lord, are you impressed with my suffering the frigid cold for You?")  It wasn't even His assignment for me.  What they needed was someone to help lead Christmas music on a guitar.  That is fun!  He wanted me to have joy in serving Him!

I know that there are many times our service to our Lord is not fun.  I know many people serving Him in tasks that are way less than "fun."  I'd like to believe that I would be up for any assignment God would give me now - no longer to try a futile attempt to "impress" God with my sacrifice.  He already made the ultimate sacrifice - He sent His Son to die on the cross and take away our sin.  I want to serve Him because He loves me so much.

I am amazed that God would have me serve Him at Promised Land Ranch.  Linda just called and asked if I would come out Friday - she's going to try out two new horses at the ranch.  They will arrive at 9:30am.  I am so excited!  How grateful I am that God would give me an assignment that is so fun.  There truly is joy in serving Him!