One of the most valuable tools on cell phones is the weather radar feature. With it you have at your instant command a map which in vivid color shows the size and severity of storms anywhere in the country or around the world. Here at the Passion Play we are very aware of the daily weather conditions and forecast for the days ahead, since our Holy Land and Play are outdoors and cover the period from 10am to 10:30pm.
Temperature and humidity are important, as well, since there is a need to stay hydrated and protected from the sun. Many of our visitors as well as employees and volunteers are of the Senior Citizen vintage and we watch carefully for those who might need assistance. It gets pretty warm and humid during June, and even more extreme in July and August and the chance for violent weather is always a possibility in this part of the country. Being on top of a mountain is also a concern when lightening is in the area.
Today has been a gorgeous day, as has the past week, but the next few days are forecast to have an increasing possibility of severe weather as the temperature and humidity climb. The weather radar right now gives no hint of what may develop, but we are "at the ready" for what may pop up and how it may impact our Friday and Saturday performances. Not much we can do, but keep an eye on the sky, check the radar apps on our phones and be prepared to don the ponchos, rain gear and get inside and under cover. Unfortunately for the cast of the Play, once we start the Play, there are no ponchos, rain gear or getting under cover and umbrellas are not part of our costume, so unless there is danger from lightening in the area, the "show must go on". There is a positive to playing in the rain........once you're wet, you can't get any wetter......so,
just stay in character and "play out the string". Stay safe, everyone.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. God Knows
Today a group of Team Effort young people arrived from Mount Vernon, Texas to help here at TGPP. They will get to see all the Passion Play "sites", be able to be part of the cast later in the week and work on a number of projects which we have not been able to complete with our current staff and volunteers.
One of the projects is to clean and power wash all 4000 seats in our Amphitheater. The Passion Play owns only one power washer and wouldn't you know......the group brought a power washer along so the group can now divide up, work on two areas instead of one at the same time and will finish the job in half the time we anticipated. By tomorrow the two primary sections used by our visitors (2000 seats) should be complete and the other two sections can be wrapped up on Wednesday. Yes, God knows our needs, supplies the laborers and supplies the needed supplies. How Great He Is.
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One of the projects is to clean and power wash all 4000 seats in our Amphitheater. The Passion Play owns only one power washer and wouldn't you know......the group brought a power washer along so the group can now divide up, work on two areas instead of one at the same time and will finish the job in half the time we anticipated. By tomorrow the two primary sections used by our visitors (2000 seats) should be complete and the other two sections can be wrapped up on Wednesday. Yes, God knows our needs, supplies the laborers and supplies the needed supplies. How Great He Is.
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Friday, June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. Whose Side Are You On?
There are a lot of things to do at The Great Passion Play as a visitor or as a volunteer in the PP ministry. Being in the cast offers a wide variety of roles; a chance to be a supporter of Jesus Christ as He assembles a band of close disciples and a wider group of supporters and believers in His eternal plan; an opponent or outright enemy of Jesus as a religious leader of the Jews, a Roman official or military person, a doubting or betraying disciple or maybe someone who changes sides a number of times during the performance of the Play.
I have been one of Jesus' disciples, but in the very same performance yelled for His crucifixion, then transformed into a believer by a kind touch and understanding look from Jesus as He carries His cross toward Calgary. I have taken Jesus off the Cross, carried Him to the tomb, wiped His blood off my hands, spit on Him and denied Him as a false prophet and blasphemer. Each night is different in the role I play, the position I take about his credibility, whether He was who He said He was, or just another lunatic claiming to be God. If I had lived during that period of time and been part of the population He impacted, I don't know if I would have been for Him or against Him. Would I have followed Him, opposed Him openly or been indifferent to the whole situation, denied Him like Peter, or betrayed Him, like Judas?
It has been a real experience being a character in the Play, doing so many things to support and advance the Passion Play ministry whether being a Moses-like character in The Holy Land, being part of the maintenance team, the construction team or just picking up trash or the "trail" left by our animals. My study of Jesus, His words, His servant nature and His call for us to be more like Him, have all added to how i look at my past, the way I approach each new experience and personal contact, and the destiny which lies ahead for those who support Him and those who deny Him. I am different from the person I was yesterday, last week, last year and since I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior four days short of 18 years ago. It's fun to play so many "personalities" in the Play, but it's more fun to know whose side I'm on in real life. All for Jesus and for that I am grateful and abundantly blessed.
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I have been one of Jesus' disciples, but in the very same performance yelled for His crucifixion, then transformed into a believer by a kind touch and understanding look from Jesus as He carries His cross toward Calgary. I have taken Jesus off the Cross, carried Him to the tomb, wiped His blood off my hands, spit on Him and denied Him as a false prophet and blasphemer. Each night is different in the role I play, the position I take about his credibility, whether He was who He said He was, or just another lunatic claiming to be God. If I had lived during that period of time and been part of the population He impacted, I don't know if I would have been for Him or against Him. Would I have followed Him, opposed Him openly or been indifferent to the whole situation, denied Him like Peter, or betrayed Him, like Judas?
It has been a real experience being a character in the Play, doing so many things to support and advance the Passion Play ministry whether being a Moses-like character in The Holy Land, being part of the maintenance team, the construction team or just picking up trash or the "trail" left by our animals. My study of Jesus, His words, His servant nature and His call for us to be more like Him, have all added to how i look at my past, the way I approach each new experience and personal contact, and the destiny which lies ahead for those who support Him and those who deny Him. I am different from the person I was yesterday, last week, last year and since I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior four days short of 18 years ago. It's fun to play so many "personalities" in the Play, but it's more fun to know whose side I'm on in real life. All for Jesus and for that I am grateful and abundantly blessed.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. Train Your Donkeys Well
Proverbs 22:6 tells us to "train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Noah didn't have access to Proverbs when he raised his children or brought the animals onto the ark, but it makes sense that God thought enough of Noah and his sons that he trusted them to give mankind a mulligan, or do-over, on the repopulation of mankind and the quality of animal Noah selected to repopulate the animal kingdom.
We have a similar responsibility in training our Christ donkeys this year, since our veterans from prior years have retired to Ney's farm in Berryville and are no longer part of the Passion Play. Big Bam and Little Bam were consummate pros with proper training and many years carrying Jesus thru the Eastern Gate into Jerusalem. They had their occasional hissy-fit, but in the main, they were easy to handle. It hasn't been the same story with Michelle, Nancy, and Hillary. Nancy has already been relegated to non-performing status due to a less than professional demeanor and wanting to be a bucking bronco rather than a donkey. She also had a tendency to bite the hand which led her. Hillary has not even been given a chance to audition due to an early reluctance to be reined in. Hillary has been given a chance in the Holy Land to get accustomed to people, but is not deemed ready for The Show, as yet.
So, the duty has been given to Michelle, and WE have had to be trained so that we can train her. The first few weeks were rough with Michelle having the upper hand, Jesus taking some dramatic buck-offs, and the handlers enduring stubbornness, bucking, kicking and being dragged through the cheering crowd. Each night was an adventure. But, Floyd has been training us, so that we can train her and the past few weeks have gone much better.
As I've blogged before, I enjoy the donkeys here at the Passion Play as well as in our neighbor's field in Madison, GA. I have a ton of pictures of my donkey friends, and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work and play with them. If I get to portray Noah in our petting zoo when it gets up and running in a few weeks, I will have more time to train and be trained.
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We have a similar responsibility in training our Christ donkeys this year, since our veterans from prior years have retired to Ney's farm in Berryville and are no longer part of the Passion Play. Big Bam and Little Bam were consummate pros with proper training and many years carrying Jesus thru the Eastern Gate into Jerusalem. They had their occasional hissy-fit, but in the main, they were easy to handle. It hasn't been the same story with Michelle, Nancy, and Hillary. Nancy has already been relegated to non-performing status due to a less than professional demeanor and wanting to be a bucking bronco rather than a donkey. She also had a tendency to bite the hand which led her. Hillary has not even been given a chance to audition due to an early reluctance to be reined in. Hillary has been given a chance in the Holy Land to get accustomed to people, but is not deemed ready for The Show, as yet.
So, the duty has been given to Michelle, and WE have had to be trained so that we can train her. The first few weeks were rough with Michelle having the upper hand, Jesus taking some dramatic buck-offs, and the handlers enduring stubbornness, bucking, kicking and being dragged through the cheering crowd. Each night was an adventure. But, Floyd has been training us, so that we can train her and the past few weeks have gone much better.
As I've blogged before, I enjoy the donkeys here at the Passion Play as well as in our neighbor's field in Madison, GA. I have a ton of pictures of my donkey friends, and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work and play with them. If I get to portray Noah in our petting zoo when it gets up and running in a few weeks, I will have more time to train and be trained.
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Saturday, June 17, 2017
June 17, 2017. EureKa Springs, AR. Count To Ten
Earlier today I had to walk away from a powder keg..........myself. One-It was time to be quiet.........get off by myself and not say or do anything I might later regret. Two-Fortunately, it had rained just after I got up and I wasn't able to clean the amphitheater until after the powder keg was about to blow. So, off to the amphitheater I went and the usual clean-up routine.
Three-No "key and lock" experience, no great finds, except for two pennies and best of all not even one kernel of popcorn to pick up (for the second day in a row). Four-What I found, though, was quiet, a release from the tensions which sent me to the amphitheater, and a better attitude to face my fellow workers and guests coming to the Passion Play. It was a good day.
Five-I met some wonderful people. Six-There were a number of chances to help others without getting any recognition for what I had done. Seven-A tip given to me ended up in the Passion Play donation box. Eight-It wasn't as hot as we were told it would be. Nine-I've been able to relax and put my feet up for the last hour-and-a-half.
Ten-The Holy Spirit spoke and I listened. I was slow to speak to those who made me so angry.........and........the anger is gone. It really was a good day and this evening's Play will make it even better. Thank you, Lord.
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Three-No "key and lock" experience, no great finds, except for two pennies and best of all not even one kernel of popcorn to pick up (for the second day in a row). Four-What I found, though, was quiet, a release from the tensions which sent me to the amphitheater, and a better attitude to face my fellow workers and guests coming to the Passion Play. It was a good day.
Five-I met some wonderful people. Six-There were a number of chances to help others without getting any recognition for what I had done. Seven-A tip given to me ended up in the Passion Play donation box. Eight-It wasn't as hot as we were told it would be. Nine-I've been able to relax and put my feet up for the last hour-and-a-half.
Ten-The Holy Spirit spoke and I listened. I was slow to speak to those who made me so angry.........and........the anger is gone. It really was a good day and this evening's Play will make it even better. Thank you, Lord.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. A Goalie in A Dart Game
Not a very pleasant sounding title, but it does describe how I have been looking and feeling the past few weeks as the chiggers have reappeared. I thought I had found the ultimate remedy by spraying my legs, socks and shoes each morning with Deep Woods Off and washing with Lye Soap, but the little buggers have managed to penetrate the defense and still pelt me with a ton of bites and the itch which comes with them.
Someone suggested dabbing each bite with a Qtip dipped in bleach, but I have opted for another suggestion, Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla Fragrance Body Spray. The first ingredient on the label is alcohol and it does sting a bit, but I sure smell good and I don't have to worry about having white spots all over my colored clothing. I also don't have as great an urge to scratch as I have had in the past. As I have written before, I am willing to try just about anything to outwit these little pests.
My body does look pretty bad from the latest crop of attackers, but virtually every bite is in a place not visible to the public. It amazes me that this nuisance can get to such remote body parts without being felt or seen until they have done their damage. The welts and sores from the past seasons have disappeared and there are no lasting scars to remind me of how uncomfortable they made me feel at the time of assault. Just writing about them is making me itch, so it's time to hit the shower, lather up the lye soap, powder with Lotrimin, and spray on the Vanilla foo-foo................I can't believe it. I just woke up from a nap of about a half hour. If I can fall asleep while writing about such a subject, I hope you stay awake while reading about it. Anyway...........to the shower.
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Someone suggested dabbing each bite with a Qtip dipped in bleach, but I have opted for another suggestion, Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla Fragrance Body Spray. The first ingredient on the label is alcohol and it does sting a bit, but I sure smell good and I don't have to worry about having white spots all over my colored clothing. I also don't have as great an urge to scratch as I have had in the past. As I have written before, I am willing to try just about anything to outwit these little pests.
My body does look pretty bad from the latest crop of attackers, but virtually every bite is in a place not visible to the public. It amazes me that this nuisance can get to such remote body parts without being felt or seen until they have done their damage. The welts and sores from the past seasons have disappeared and there are no lasting scars to remind me of how uncomfortable they made me feel at the time of assault. Just writing about them is making me itch, so it's time to hit the shower, lather up the lye soap, powder with Lotrimin, and spray on the Vanilla foo-foo................I can't believe it. I just woke up from a nap of about a half hour. If I can fall asleep while writing about such a subject, I hope you stay awake while reading about it. Anyway...........to the shower.
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
June 11, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. OOPS
The Great Passion Play is live drama with a recorded voice and music track. We've had bloopers in the 225 performances I've been part of, and there are stories of "memorable" events which have happened over the 49+ years the Play has been performed, but last night might qualify as THE Blooper Performance, or right up with the best (or worst) of all time.
Names won't be mentioned, to protect the innocent (or guilty). For me it started with the blowing of the Shofar at the beginning of the performance. I really blew the blowing, a less than kosher offering, and it wasn't my last faux pas. I won't elaborate. Our sheep, who are usually extremely reliable in their three "runs" on the set, became lost sheep, running to places they never run, leaving excessive evidence of their having been there, and leading our little shepherds on what might be described as numerous wild "goose" chases, Mutton busting in the rodeo has nothing on us.
Fortunately, no sheep were permanently lost.
It continued, with any number of incidents, none requiring hospitalization, although Scott, our Christ figure, did take one pretty painful lash at the flogging pole which may have drawn some actual blood. Lines on the tape had no one delivering them and people were in places they shouldn't have been Because of my last blog about not wishing my time away, I resisted the urge to wish that the performance would end sooner, but when it did end.....I, and many others, were glad it had ended.
One of our audience members last night is a veteran of Christian drama in Arkansas and around the country, and told Kent that while there were some "flubs" (which she thought were minor), the performance was very good and we were being too critical and self-deprecating. There will be a lot of "notes" from our room managers and play directors before we "hit the boards" on Tuesday, but hopefully they will just get us to keep our focus on presenting the message of Jesus to our guests and continue to serve them and Him through this ministry. WalkThe Talk. The show MUST go on. Thank You, Lord, for the opportunity.
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Names won't be mentioned, to protect the innocent (or guilty). For me it started with the blowing of the Shofar at the beginning of the performance. I really blew the blowing, a less than kosher offering, and it wasn't my last faux pas. I won't elaborate. Our sheep, who are usually extremely reliable in their three "runs" on the set, became lost sheep, running to places they never run, leaving excessive evidence of their having been there, and leading our little shepherds on what might be described as numerous wild "goose" chases, Mutton busting in the rodeo has nothing on us.
Fortunately, no sheep were permanently lost.
It continued, with any number of incidents, none requiring hospitalization, although Scott, our Christ figure, did take one pretty painful lash at the flogging pole which may have drawn some actual blood. Lines on the tape had no one delivering them and people were in places they shouldn't have been Because of my last blog about not wishing my time away, I resisted the urge to wish that the performance would end sooner, but when it did end.....I, and many others, were glad it had ended.
One of our audience members last night is a veteran of Christian drama in Arkansas and around the country, and told Kent that while there were some "flubs" (which she thought were minor), the performance was very good and we were being too critical and self-deprecating. There will be a lot of "notes" from our room managers and play directors before we "hit the boards" on Tuesday, but hopefully they will just get us to keep our focus on presenting the message of Jesus to our guests and continue to serve them and Him through this ministry. WalkThe Talk. The show MUST go on. Thank You, Lord, for the opportunity.
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. Don't Wish Your Time Away
At various stages of life we encounter situations which may be unpleasant or difficult to handle. So often we hear the expression, "I wish the time would pass more quickly", or "I wish I could be somewhere other than here". We think that, if only we could speed up the clock or change the current circumstance, things would instantly be better, and our life would improve.
But, I have seen situations go from bad to worse when we think we can sidestep the predicament or think the grass on the other side of the fence is greener. Karen and I have made plans only to see the need to change or abandoned them entirely. When we look too far into the "future" we are generally ignoring the present reality in anticipation of something we think will be better. But, life is short, the unexpected becomes reality, and as we get older We miss so much of today for the wish to have tomorrow come more quickly. We cannot speed up the clock, and to think we can is an exercise in futility and cheapens the present for an uncertain "later".
Accept the moment, trust that there is a reason for it, and that God has it all under control and will see us through in the proper time with the best possible result for us. Without God, we are adrift, bouncing from one hope to another, lost in a lost world and susceptible to worldly influences and an unsatisfactory outcome. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and sometimes the first one to the "finish line" isn't the winner and there is no prize waiting for us when we get there. Don't wish your time away........we'll get There when we get There.......and, God will be There to greet us. Sounds good to me.
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But, I have seen situations go from bad to worse when we think we can sidestep the predicament or think the grass on the other side of the fence is greener. Karen and I have made plans only to see the need to change or abandoned them entirely. When we look too far into the "future" we are generally ignoring the present reality in anticipation of something we think will be better. But, life is short, the unexpected becomes reality, and as we get older We miss so much of today for the wish to have tomorrow come more quickly. We cannot speed up the clock, and to think we can is an exercise in futility and cheapens the present for an uncertain "later".
Accept the moment, trust that there is a reason for it, and that God has it all under control and will see us through in the proper time with the best possible result for us. Without God, we are adrift, bouncing from one hope to another, lost in a lost world and susceptible to worldly influences and an unsatisfactory outcome. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and sometimes the first one to the "finish line" isn't the winner and there is no prize waiting for us when we get there. Don't wish your time away........we'll get There when we get There.......and, God will be There to greet us. Sounds good to me.
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Monday, June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. Writer's Block
Normally, when I sit down to blog, I have a subject in mind or an interesting event to relate, but tonight I seem to have come up short. James, Isy and JP had planned a trip to California to visit friends and family and then were heading to Arizona for a big Harvest America concert/ evangelism event at University of Phoenix Stadium. We drove to the airport yesterday, but on the way they were texted that their flight to Dallas had been cancelled, so after getting to the airport to see if there might be another possible way to get to California, we were back in the car headed back this way, to try again today.
We made the same drive again this morning, and even though their flight was delayed, they finally made it to Dallas, but at the moment I have their car back here in Eureka Springs, not sure if they made it to California or are still in Dallas. I know that they had to change reservations for hotels and transportation, and plans for meeting friends and family, and if they are still in Dallas they will be changing stuff round again, so I'm down the list to be contacted. I'm sad that they "lost" a day of their vacation, but they were pretty upbeat compared to some of the others who were "inconvenienced" by the severe weather. There's only so much we can do in these situations and, unfortunately, the rules are the rules and refunds, adjustments, and customer service do not favor the customer and often create additional expense and frustration for that customer. I hope their trip turns the corner and things work out in their favor from Dallas onward.
As for this blog, I guess I came up with something after all. The four of us had a pleasant 150 miles of driving to and from XNA, and my 50 miles solo drive back here took me past the Shortstop in Garfield where I enjoyed a super hamburger, curly fries and a kid-size soft serve ice cream cone which rivals any I have ever had in my many years of ice cream addiction.
Guys, enjoy your In-and-Out Burgers and your time away from The Passion Play. You deserve the break and i'll anticipate another blog topic up the road, when you return.
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We made the same drive again this morning, and even though their flight was delayed, they finally made it to Dallas, but at the moment I have their car back here in Eureka Springs, not sure if they made it to California or are still in Dallas. I know that they had to change reservations for hotels and transportation, and plans for meeting friends and family, and if they are still in Dallas they will be changing stuff round again, so I'm down the list to be contacted. I'm sad that they "lost" a day of their vacation, but they were pretty upbeat compared to some of the others who were "inconvenienced" by the severe weather. There's only so much we can do in these situations and, unfortunately, the rules are the rules and refunds, adjustments, and customer service do not favor the customer and often create additional expense and frustration for that customer. I hope their trip turns the corner and things work out in their favor from Dallas onward.
As for this blog, I guess I came up with something after all. The four of us had a pleasant 150 miles of driving to and from XNA, and my 50 miles solo drive back here took me past the Shortstop in Garfield where I enjoyed a super hamburger, curly fries and a kid-size soft serve ice cream cone which rivals any I have ever had in my many years of ice cream addiction.
Guys, enjoy your In-and-Out Burgers and your time away from The Passion Play. You deserve the break and i'll anticipate another blog topic up the road, when you return.
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Friday, June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017. Eureka Springs, AR. The Best Laid Plans........Part 2
My plan for today was to blog about one of my ongoing "thorns".......chiggers. But, in the course of the day my plans changed......or more accurately, God had a better topic for me. And that topic is a continuation of my last blog, and the reality of God's control over our lives and the events of our day.
After the play last night, I was beat. Every part of my body hurt, with my feet being the worst. An Epsom Salts soak helped a great deal, and knowing the kids from the Mississippi mission trip were going to clean the amphitheater this morning was a great relief. I slept straight thru the night, starting my devotionals at 6:30. I didn't have very much enthusiasm for the day ahead, and was even thinking of "calling in sick". Instead, I went on auto-pilot and did my "chores" and when it looked like there were no people for Dick's In-depth Tabernacle Teaching, I had an easy out and could have had the next two hours "off". But something(?) told me there were people who needed to hear his presentation and I offered a group of 14 a chance to hear his presentation even though they hadn't purchased tickets. Maybe someone in that group needed the teaching. Perhaps I needed to hear something new in his presentation. Or maybe, Dick needed to field a question which would challenge him in his life.
What happened the rest of the day was an opportunity to step back from the challenges and frustrations of limited staff and limited resources and watch God resolve each situation in a way only He could. Time slowed down, people were moved from place to place with efficiency, there was cooperation, kind words and an unhurried and unharried atmosphere. It was fun to be part of the process, speak to kids who behaved, have time to visit with a Vietnam Veteran with health issues similar to mine, tell my testimony to four women who initially only wanted to have pictures taken with "Moses", listen to a host of issues which people needed God to "fix" and just enjoy being where I am, help where needed, laugh, praise God for the beautiful weather, and let God soften my heart and still give me the time sit and relax (and blog) before tonight's performance. It has been a wonderful day and a far cry from the one I thought I would be facing.
God is Good. How great it is to know He has plans for us all, plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future. I have no idea what the next moment will bring, but I know that God does and that I can rely on Him, trust Him and thank Him, in advance, for what is yet to come. Yes.....
Thank You, Lord.
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After the play last night, I was beat. Every part of my body hurt, with my feet being the worst. An Epsom Salts soak helped a great deal, and knowing the kids from the Mississippi mission trip were going to clean the amphitheater this morning was a great relief. I slept straight thru the night, starting my devotionals at 6:30. I didn't have very much enthusiasm for the day ahead, and was even thinking of "calling in sick". Instead, I went on auto-pilot and did my "chores" and when it looked like there were no people for Dick's In-depth Tabernacle Teaching, I had an easy out and could have had the next two hours "off". But something(?) told me there were people who needed to hear his presentation and I offered a group of 14 a chance to hear his presentation even though they hadn't purchased tickets. Maybe someone in that group needed the teaching. Perhaps I needed to hear something new in his presentation. Or maybe, Dick needed to field a question which would challenge him in his life.
What happened the rest of the day was an opportunity to step back from the challenges and frustrations of limited staff and limited resources and watch God resolve each situation in a way only He could. Time slowed down, people were moved from place to place with efficiency, there was cooperation, kind words and an unhurried and unharried atmosphere. It was fun to be part of the process, speak to kids who behaved, have time to visit with a Vietnam Veteran with health issues similar to mine, tell my testimony to four women who initially only wanted to have pictures taken with "Moses", listen to a host of issues which people needed God to "fix" and just enjoy being where I am, help where needed, laugh, praise God for the beautiful weather, and let God soften my heart and still give me the time sit and relax (and blog) before tonight's performance. It has been a wonderful day and a far cry from the one I thought I would be facing.
God is Good. How great it is to know He has plans for us all, plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future. I have no idea what the next moment will bring, but I know that God does and that I can rely on Him, trust Him and thank Him, in advance, for what is yet to come. Yes.....
Thank You, Lord.
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