Friday, January 14, 2011

I Am a Wuss

Being home sick has confirmed something I never wanted to admit in all my years. I AM A WUSS!!!

When I tell my body to stop expelling air in copious amounts at various times it only accelerates the action and amounts (coughing).When I say I will be better tomorrow and I don't need to go to the doctor I wake up feeling the same (headache, stuffy nose,coughing my head off).

I definitely will attest that I can only make my body listen just so far. I feel like the words of Paul to Timothy in the age of gladiators and events at the Colosseum. Events which emulated the physical prowess and discipline of the mortal flesh. Accentuating pleasure over the eternal issues concerning the spirit.

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 out of the KJ version of Christian Scriptures as modern writers are prone to say.

Well I will win as I am saying to my body get well or I will discard you for a better model. Sure hope it listens for today. That will help me get prepared for Sunday. I am there in spirit but not yet in body

Mattheew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” This NIV rendering is where I am today.
It is not where I want to be on Sunday. I want to worship and lead worship with my worshiping family.

If I don't win just call me a wuss. Where I will be it won't matter anymore.

God Bless you and give abundant grace and peace is my prayer and blessing for you.

1 comment:

Mustang Mike said...

Pastor,
I am trying to locate a Mr. Harry McCleary of Owensboro, Ky. I don't know if you know him or maybe can find a phone number for him, but I hope you can help. He has restored Model "A" Fords. He bought mine a couple of years ago and called me. I never got his phone number. Can you help? My email is msipect2@yahoo.com if you know anything about Mr. McCleary. Thank you. Mike