Treasured Call

Treasured moments with the call of fall,

Turkey, stuffing, pies and football.

To some a first, to some a last,

Time gone outliving the past.

Tales told of moments lived,

Thanks, is the best gift we give.

(Psa 107:8) Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

What is it that we can give to the One who gave it all?

Happy Thanksgiving, Pastor D

Wreckless

Wreckless is obviously a play on words, and for good reason. Many of us are walking through this life desiring to do or be something great. This is not an unworthy pursuit. Better to go for it than to be got by it, better to apprehend than to be apprehended. We have one shot at the life we are given and we need to make the most of it. The question to ask is, "Do I want to live this life with "reckless" abandon or "wreckless" abandon?" To be reckless is to be utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action, to do things without caution to be careless. Marinate in that definition for a minute. Come on, are we really wanting to live a careless life, a life unconcerned about consequences to our actions. Is this the utopian bliss we crave. Think about it. If we all did this, gave in to our base desires with utter disregard as to how it would affect others around us, you and I both know chaos would ensue. Imagine the driver of a vehicle unconcerned and not caring whether the light was green or red, the drunk driver getting behind the wheel? What happens? You and I both know the answer. A wreck or many wrecks happen. How many stories have you heard with these same scenarios? How many wrecks have you seen or even been in? Time nor your tolerance of the written word would permit for alot of examples about reckless attitudes and actions. Notice in the definition stated previously that reckless is unconcerned about consequences presupposing that irregardless of what is done, there will be consequences. When I mention wreckless, I don't mean that there won't be obstacles or even accidents along the road of life. I am just saying that we can take precaution without relinquishing the joy that comes from living life to its fullest and enjoying the benefits afforded on this side of eternity. Heres an awesome quote and life lesson: "...if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care-- then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. (Php 2:1-4) I just thought I would hit you with this in order for us to give us something to think about. Let us not live recklessly but wrecklessly so we we can wreck-less. Marinate. PD

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