I am writing this in the middle of a day, a day where I have so many things going on around me. A day where I can look to the fact that God has blessed me with an amazing wife, a beautiful son, and an amazing daughter. This doesn't mean that my entire network of friends and family are not part of that blessing, just that there are to many to name. On this day I have a friend, whom I used to work with going through an intense battle with Ovarian Cancer, and is staring down the possibility of leaving her toddler son and husband as a result of her illness. The stark reality that plagues them is one that I have experienced, but not as close as they are. (NOTE: The faith of my friend is a story of courage I know that she can only have because the strength God has given her.) On this day I am looking back on my life and am so thankful for where God has allowed me to be in-spite of myself, my selfishness, and my indiscretions of a Holy, and All Powerful God. On this day I wrestle with life and the possibilites before me, the future that I see and the events that I am hoping come to fruition. On this day I see a world around me that is yearning for it's creator, the upheaval and unrest are almost sickening to my stomach. On this day people are so willing to fight for "Social-Justice", for their "Political ideals", for their "lifestyle", that they are often willing to knock down anyone who stands in the way of their passions. On this day I struggle with being the person God has called me to be.
A close friend recently stated on Facebook this status, "If Christians were as concerned about the Kingdom of God, as they were of Earthly kingdoms, the world would be a different place."
 WOW, Holy Crap!!!!
 I just called called out without being called out. See on this day I feel like I am waking up, not to becoming inactive in this world in any way, shape, or form, but becoming involved in a way that attracts those around me to HIM. I know that in my own political wonderings I can lead people away, frustrate them, be overly gregarious, and all the while not thinking anything of it. I recently shut down my facebook page, and I hope it is for a looong time. I just saw myself getting caught up, willing to say what I thought without regard to other peoples feelings. One this day I struggle to allow God to live through me 24/7. On this day I see how who I am really has an affect on those around me and who they become, especially my Children. On this day I wonder how much of my life has been a benefit, a praise to God, and on the other hand a waste, and a total slap in the face to God. On this day missionaries and people all over the globe are sacrificing their lives of luxury to attack this world plagued with sin, to grow the Kingdom. On this day I ask myself what I am doing to help them.

I could continue for another 100 pages and trust me that would bore even me. So let me wrap up my point ON THIS DAY....
On this day - God made it, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
On this day - God is healing those who are sick, consoling those who have lost someone, and is a father to the fatherless.
On this day - The enemy is no more powerful than that which God allows him to be.
On this day - God's will and plan for our lives still goes on in-spite of who we are.
On this day - God's creation is still as lovely to him as the day he created it.
On this day - We can choose to live for God or against God.
On this day - I will press on, focused on the prize, and run the race...with endurance and strength.
On this day - I will mark as my banner, my battle cry to cary the cause of Christ to everyone I come in contact with.
On this day - I am thankful for where I have been, sorry for where I have failed God, and am reassured of His presence every time I take a breath.

Thank you God I love you more than you will ever.....errrr....you know...you are God. AMEN
B.E. Chancey