Monday, October 13, 2008

It's Time To Party!

Yesterday, Dar and I along with Pastor Ron and his wife Pat traveled down to Wheeling, West Virginia to celebrate the 60th birthday of my friend John Rasz who at the same party was also being acknowledged for his 2oth anniversary as Wheeling Vineyard's Pastor. It was a major trip down nostalgia road for me. There were so many people there that were a significant part of my walk with the Lord. It was quite the blessing to see them all in one place. I have to admit that I was a bit overwhelmed at first because I have not seen some of them for over 20 years. The feeling that I had when I got home was one of gratitude. I wouldn't trade those relationships for any others in the world. The Lord has a master plan for all of us. The fact that you have people that appreciate you is his handy work. He wanted love and friendship for all of us and so we were made in his image to give of ourselves and receive from others this expression of friendship

Community and being together is necessary for us all to function as God created us. Thank you Lord for John's party as a wonderful reminder of the joy of having friends and fellowship.

I highly recommend parties!