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The Rev. David
Simmons
Our Pastor |
Just Thinking ... |
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May 8, 2008 |
On Saturday, Peggy and I drove to Clemson to move
Caleb out of his dorm room. He finished his last
exam on Saturday afternoon and we all came home
together. It is hard for me to believe that Caleb
has finished his first year of college. It seems
like only yesterday we moved him into his dorm
room last July. He has been through one football
season, made good grades and established great
relationships over the past year. We are extremely
proud of all of his accomplishments.
Next Sunday is Mother's Day, but it is also Caleb's
birthday. He will be 19. I am proud of all those
important days in his life. I remember the early
morning of May 11th when he was born. I remember
the morning when I baptized him and he was reborn
in the Kingdom of God, (He was so short he had to
stand on a pot so his head would be above the
water.) I remember the day he got his driver's
license and when we got him his first car. I
remember the day he hit his first home run in
little league baseball and the day he made 17
tackles in a little league football game. I could
go on and on about all the important days and
events in Caleb's life that God has allowed us to
be a part. It is extreme honor to be allowed to
participate in Caleb's life and have an influence
on him. Happy Birthday, Son, and thanks for all
you have become to bring joy to our lives.
All of this reminiscing has got me to Just Thinking!
Wonder if God is as proud of me as I am of Caleb.
I know he knows all about me. He remembers all my
special days and even all my unsuccessful days. He
not only remembers the day I was born, but He
remembers the time and hour I was conceived. He
has a purpose and a plan for my life. I hope that
one day I can hear Him say, "Well done, good and
faithhful servant! You have been faithful with a
few things; I will put you in charge of many
things. Come and share your Master's happiness!"
Not only do I hope He says that about me, but I
hope He will say that about our church. We have
been faithful, we have been good servants to his
purpose and plan for our lives. God knows the day
He birthed our church and we need to bring job to
Him. Let's make God proud.
I Love You,
David
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