Daniel's Fast Day 15

Today is day 15 for my Daniel Fast and day last for those who have been on a fast for the week at church. Tonight is a celebration of what God has done in our lives so I hope you plan to be there!

Numbers don't mean a lot to some people but - for those who like them - since January 1 I am down 14 pounds on the Daniel Fast - not why I did it but a nice side note. Down 24 since last fall. Carolyn is so excited she wants me to stay on the fast till Easter. Jaclyn till her wedding in June - lol.

Unity and the family continue to be in my prayers. Today I was thinking about the paid staff and the lay leadership teams at Mt. Oak. How can we be more excited and committed to Christ? How can we be more of one accord as the sisters and brothers at Pentecost? How can we - collectively - reach the community for Christ in a more effective manner? What would draw us together?

1 Peter 3:8-12 - 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For,"Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

See you tonight at the celebration as the churchwide fast ends!