Another Day

It is Monday and another day of my life has gone by. At the same time I face another day of life, and I praise God for it. So what was accomplished with yesterday-- the day that is forever gone? Did it make an eternal difference for anyone beside myself? I hope so! It started with waking my wife of 41 years and our two grandchildren for church. That doesn't seem like a big deal, but I could have let them sleep in, as a lot of people do, and not go to church at all. The results of this Sunday morning ritual is seen in most of my family as they do the same thing each Sunday morning with their family. Yesterday, New Life Bible Church worshipped with somewhere around 250 in attendance. Plus, New Life Church in Beloit and Family Bible Fellowship in Rockford could easily add another 100+ for the record. My oldest son (Jason) and his wife (Marcee), my son-in-law (Tim) and his wife, my oldest daughter (Shelly), serve along side of me in these ministries to our communities. Families are finding Jesus in their living, and lives are being changed for the better. As I step back from the business of the day ahead, I thank God that He has used me to make this difference for eternity for so many people. Today should be a slower day than yesterday. I pray for my granddaughter, Ashley. She traveled all night last night and today starts a three month study with Taylor University near Dublin, Ireland. I also pray for others in my circle of influence to find Jesus in their lives. Maybe some today, Lord God. Let this be a productive day in my life for your kingdom!