21 Days . . .

Three weeks from today (September 4), I have the joy of checking back into my role as Senior Pastor of Spring Lake Wesleyan Church. That means that I am 80 days into this Sabbatical with just 21 left.

At 80% completed lots of memories come to my mind . . .

• A host of solitude experiences – some significant, some pretty routine, but lots of moments alone to think, reflect, smile, and rest
• Experiences with God - mostly just sort of "normal" times with a friend
• About 70% of the days, thus far, have been spent with Gwen – they have been rich to this journey
• Lots of hours in reading and writing and processing books and teachings
• Times of travel – something I enjoy – times that have enhanced the Sabbatical

Most of all – my gratitude for so many prayers and my certainty of the need for significant prayer as this experience draws to a close. Would you please send up a few prayers related to:

• The use of these final days – best experiences and connections with God and others
• The debriefing process – integrating God and life lessons into real life
• Identifying and clarifying new rhythms and pathways for the journey beyond
• Clarity in understanding this next season of life and ministry
• The ability to stay on Sabbatical until the final day
• The adjustments for Gwen and me as we return to regular life

I haven’t been able to do this without your prayers – I can’t finish without them either. Thanks in advance for finishing strong with us