may you eagerly await the glory of the King

May you eagerly await the glory of the King,
constantly desiring to be a servant
in the presence of the Master,
aspiring to honor him.

May you live a life of sacrifice,
existing as a kernel of wheat,
the beginning of a plentiful and abundant harvest
of new lives.

And may you meet and encounter Jesus in every circumstance,
not praying for rescue from pain and struggle,
but that whatever happens
you will be drawn to a Savior,
lifted on a cross,
to draw all to himself.

rsb in waco

last night james and i went to meet up with robbie and co. in waco for a concert on the baylor campus. it was great as always, and pictures are available here. james had some good shots and they should be up later today.

may you see through the eyes of Christ

May you see through the eyes of Christ
exchanging your worldly ideas
for a vision of the kingdom –
mercy, justice, humility.

May you wait patiently for the Lord
in both joy and sorrow
knowing his promises to be true.

May you find comfort in a God who walks alongside you
hurting and struggling with you
understanding your heartaches and pains
binding your wounds with skillful hands.

And may you conform your mind and mission to Jesus,
seeking in all things
to draw others close to Him.