Red Bull

Friday, January 29th, 2010

God calls us to “Consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds”. I was spurred in a big way on Wednesday while sitting in Weaver Funeral Home listening to family and friends describe the life of George Springer. The minister described his life as a life well lived. He LOVED with all his heart…He ENJOYED life to hilt…He left a rich LEGACY!

George loved his wife for over 60 years. The primary reason he held on so long was her. She was the apple of his eye. He loved his kids, his grandkids, his friends and family with all his heart. He lived with a smile that reflected a heart full of joy. His life birthed a library full of inspiring stories.

How do you live that kind of life? George walked with Jesus. He tasted the “living water” that satisfies the deepest longings of the soul. He tasted the “bread of life” that energizes us to live strong even through tough times. He followed the “light of the world” that led him through the maze of life and filled his soul with the hope of a home in heaven that is beyond comprehension in its beauty!

Unless you’re into horses “spurs” aren’t something we deal with daily. Maybe a good word for the culture we live in would be “caffeinate or energize”. Let us consider how we may “caffeinate…energize…red bull” one another on toward love and good deeds!

The life of George Springer was red bull to my soul and I didn’t have the privilege of meeting him. You never know how your life might “red bull” someone.

My prayer today: “Lord help my little life be red bull to someone’s soul helping them LOVE BIG and do good for YOUR glory!”

Have a great one LOVING BIG!
Your brother,
Jon

Jon McDugle is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville, Indiana (map). He can be reached by email at jon@firstbaptistdanville.com. Learn more about our church, our staff and don't forget to subscribe to Jon's weekly blog posts by rss or email.

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