When we planned this series months ago I expected it to be good, but I didn’t think I’d be enjoying it this much. Let me explain. I like talking with people and hearing stories about what God is doing in their life, but often I will hear one of the cliches we’re talking about it this series. I’ll hear things like, “I know God wants me to be happy,” or “I just need to give it to the Lord.” And while there is a nugget of truth in these cliches, at times people will use these as excuses or rationale for their behavior. I then have to, as lovingly as possible, explain why God may not want them happy or why just giving it to the Lord won’t work. Bob is speaking this weekend on this cliche, “Just give it to the Lord,” and I can tell you this message is “in his sweet spot” (to use another cliche).
I do want to mention the Relevance Conf that Eagle Brook hosted last week. In short, it was an incredible day! Over 700 people from 96 different churches and organizations gathering to get better together. The worship was phenominal, Bob’s teaching on leadership gave great advice to church leaders, and our volunteers are the best. I love it when people take the day off of work to volunteer and when I ask them why, they say they want to help the kingdom grow any way they can. Have I mentioned I love this church?
Finally, I’ll ask that you pray for the leadership of EB. This week we’re going on our yearly retreat with the church board to talk about what God may have in store for EB in the future. While we’ll have some time to just hang out and have some fun together (bocce ball, “Mafia,” and a bonfire), pray that God will speak to us, and guide our time as we look to Him for direction.
