Go-To Guy...

As I watch my son grow, see the decisions he makes, and watch him face difficulties of various kinds, I notice that he has a go-to guy. Me. When he is happy and excited, he comes to me and wants to share it with me. When he is hurt, be it physical or emotional, he comes to me for comfort. When he is stressed or frustrated about something, he comes and asks me to fix it or help him. When he wants something, he asks me to get it for him. He turns to me for almost everything. Why? Because he has learned that I care for him. He has learned that if I can and it is permissible, I will do anything for him. Sometimes he gets mad at me, but he soon realizes that he wants me in his life and that I provide for him. He has learned that I love him and want the best for him.

It got me thinking, "Who is my go-to person?" Is it a friend? My wife? My dad? No, I have learned that Jesus is my go-to person. He has been there for me when all others have turned away. When I thought I was on my own, He has been there. When I have been mad at almost everyone, He has been there. When I have needed guidance, He has been there. When I have faced trials, troubles, temptations, difficulties, heartache, and sorrow, He has been there. Jesus is faithful to me. He cares for me. He has taught me, even through discipline, that He loves me.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, because He cares about you. - 1 Peter 5:6,7

Thank you Jesus, for caring about me. Thanks for being my go-to guy.

In Christ,
jon walton

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Ministered To...

This past Sunday, and for about a week now, our whole family has been sick. Sunday though, it hit us all pretty hard. Missy stayed in bed all day, Isaiah just laid on the couch and watched movies, and I went to church long enough to help set up and get though Kidstuf with what was planned. Right after that, I went home and crashed. We were all feeling pretty bad. Then God did something amazing. One of my youth texted me and said, "Hey, we are bringing you supper at 5:00." I was moved. I texted back, "You don't have to do that." The reply was "Too late, already got it started. See you then!"

I always think its kinda funny when I hear people say, "That's the pastor's job." Or, "That's not something I am gifted in." You may not be called to preach, but can you cook? You may not be able to cook, but could you send a card? Can you make a phone call? Send a text? You may not be able to get off work to sit with someone in a hospital, but could you pray for them? We are all called to minister to each other.

That warm meal and knowing that someone cared enough to fix it with out me asking meant a lot to our family. Thanks so much. You know who you are. I won't say who it was, but I have no doubt that God will bless them. Even ministers need to be ministered to. We can all minister to each other. Its just using what God has blessed you with to bless others. How can you help?

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Who Will Love Me For Me?

I think the song speaks for itself without me adding anything.