GOOD BETTER BEST NEVER LET IT REST
TILL THE GOOD IS BETTER AND THE BETTER IS BEST!
That
was the saying of my Junior and Senior High Principal. He was promoted
to High School along with my graduating Junior High class. He said it
so often for six years we could not help but catch it. There comes a
point in life when it is relatively easy to discern right and wrong.
Lie, or not. Steal, or not. Cheat, or not. Choosing between the good,
the better, and the best is not always easy.
I
am currently serving as the Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church of
Downey, CA on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. I am formatting JumpStart
on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Saturdays are for doing JumpStart Mentor
Training at a growing number of churches. Karen and I will share
JumpStart at the ABC/USA Biennial in Portland the end of June.
ABCOFLASH is hosting a JumpStart workshop in October. This past week I
had breakfast with a great young man who works at a Christian College
with 60,000 online students. He educated me on the process for teaching
an online class. ABCOFLASH is working on a JumpStart pilot program in
their churches. TM is sharing JumpStart with churches undergoing
assessments. Four more translations are in process.
There
is not a "bad" thing in this mix. In January my prayer was, "Lord,
what will I do?" Now my prayer is, "Lord, what should I do and what
should I not do?" What a difference a few months make!
I
do not remember when I was busier or happier. Karen is learning "If it
is Wednesday, it must be Downey!" If it is Saturday, there is no
telling where we are!
So
here is a sincere prayer request for my JumpStart family. Ask God to
give me wisdom and discernment. I want to preach, teach, pray, write,
and train in the places of God's choosing. My desire is to be faithful
and useful to His Kingdom. I want to obey and say with the Apostle
Paul, "Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the
ministry God has given you. As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to
God." 2 Timothy 4:5-6
Paul uses the Greek word spendo. To
pour out, as an offering. I want to pour out whatever God gives me
wherever God wants me! Please pray that He opens and closes the doors,
and that I am discerning and obedient to follow, and make the most of
all He has given me! I covet your prayers, and your financial support.
They are both a blessing. I love you all, and will keep you posted
on what God is doing!
Gratefully,
Paul
