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October 05, 2005

Offsite, Inside

Haha, just found out that I got nominated for "New Employee of the Year" for our company's upcoming offsite. I really don't think I deserve it (but apparently, at least 5 others do)... but have to admit that it does feel kinda nice to be recognized, and have some co-workers say nice things about me. Praise God! =)

I notice a buzz in the air at work... I guess everyone's looking forward to the offsite (read: we're getting paid to party for a few days at some swanky place), and also means the holiday season is around the corner!

Right now... I'd trade it all for a few days of uninterrupted rest and peace...=) I think I'd like to travel somewhere far that I've never been to before by myself (unless I meet that "someone special" by then, of course ;))...
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As some of you know, I'm taking a Perspectives class which has been an awesome class so far. Our guest speaker (Steve Hoke) last night was an insightful and passionate speaker – I wish you guys could have been there! =)

Some of the takeaway points from the evening:

"Missions is not the ultimate purpose of the church.
Worship is.
Missions exists because worship doesn't."

"When we worship God the way we ought, that's when the other nations will listen."

(Tongue-in-cheek) "Evangelize by whatever means necessary… then if all else fails, use words."

As I drove to work today, I passed by a little girl who was walking with her mom to school. She turned to her mom and flashed this huge, whole-hearted, joyful smile – the kind that would melt your heart, especially if you were the parent (I imagine).

What was the difference between this little girl's genuine smiles and my own half-hearted ones? Is it because she's just too young and naive to "know better"? Or could it be that she's so thankful and joyous to be in her parent's presence that nothing else matters?

I imagine that's how God desires for us to look/feel when we look up towards Him in our prayer, worship, and serving... =)

Father God, I pray that I find joy and thanksgiving in all the blessings and tribulations you give me.

Posted by stevelee at October 5, 2005 08:50 PM

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