Monday, February 21, 2011

Breathing...is a privilege.

Not being able to breathe through my nose drives me nuts. I've had a cold for about a week, and each time I get a cold I'm reminded what a privilege it is to be able to breathe through my nose. I thank Jesus for when I'm able to breathe through my nose. When I can't breathe through my nose, everything's a bit off. I think at least some of you have an idea of what I mean. I have to concentrate a bit more on breathing when my nose is stuffed up. When my nose functions properly, I breathe without realizing I'm breathing--it's effortless. 

It reminds me of how it is with Christ. If I breathe in the way He's made natural (living life focused on Him, seeking Him, reading the Bible every day, studying His Word, talking with Him throughout the day [praying], listening to Him, obeying Him), then it's not an effort and I don't notice I'm breathing. But, if my "nose is stuffed up" (not in the Word as I should be, not talking with Christ as much, not seeking Him as much, not focused on Him), then it's not as easy to breathe and I have to work at it a bit more, and things are a bit off.

I like breathing naturally a lot better.

Mexico part 5

Yesterday we had our 1st drama practice for the mission team. I wasn't sure how many would actually be on the drama team, and was pleased we had a good number. As I shared with the team, I have some ideas for the human videos/lip syncs, but I need everyone's help to finalize ideas and figure out what works and what doesn't. Our team does well with that, which is a blessing. And, boy, are we goofballs. Sometimes I don't know how we manage to get things done because we have lots of fun, but somehow we get things done.

Our schedule for while we're in Mexico is becoming a bit more concrete, and we're learning more and more details about the trip. For next month's meeting, it looks like we may get to share it with the missionary we're working with, Roger Tomlinson. That will be cool.