Cool breezes are blowing

As we set out on our walk this morning, I realized quickly that I should have worn a jacket! It was actually quite cold. As I look at the temps of the place where we last lived, I see they are still over 100 degrees F and I look at the temps of where we're headed, it's still in the mid-90's. So, I'm trying to tell myself that this cold weather is a blessing and I should enjoy it while it lasts! But somehow it doesn't work like that; I am just a miserable person when I'm cold. Really though, today is unbelievably gorgeous with temps in the 60's and bright sunshine. I do want to enjoy it while it lasts because I know cold rain & snow are coming. Starting this Tuesday, we will be embarking on a busy fall tour. We will be home together once in awhile during the week which is a special treat. Mostly though, we will be flying separately, to churches all over the country. The task seems daunting; to engage & excite people about places they've never heard of & people who are worlds away from anything they can imagine. To motivate people who are extremely busy with their lives, financially stretched and weary of trying to get ahead and always feeling behind. Why can I expect that anyone would be interested in what I have to say?? Honestly, it blows my mind when I see people who become passionate about what I'm passionate about. I am completely flabbergasted when I receive a large check for my ministry and I know the sender struggles to make ends meet in his own life. It all comes down to one thing: God is up to something big in the part of the world where we live; his spirit is stirring up the hearts of believers in this country and my job is simply to present what I've seen & heard firsthand and let God do the rest. I need to get out of the way. He must increase and I must decrease! So, I give the Holy Spirit permission to use me as he'd like. May my messages not be so scripted that there is little room left for him to say what he wants! Ahhh, here we go once again on this thing called TOUR, the thing we love & the thing we hate. Trusting that our simple thoughts & words will bring much glory to God and fruit for his kingdom. That will make it all worthwhile! I plan to enjoy the cool fall breezes, the apple orchards & pumpkin patches & spice candles.