I Want

Posted by james in Personal on Jun 17, 2011 | 4 responses | Leave a comment


Ok, I agree with my wife and kids. I may be a bit hard to shop for.  It’s not that I have risen above materialism, but I can’t really think of much that I desire from the mall. So for those curious about my “wants” on this my 58th birthday, here is a partial list (off the top of my head) –

I want my children and grandchildren to know how much God loves them and how beautiful and gifted they are.

I want everyone in my family – near and far – to become more radically committed to Jesus and his mission of love in the world. This includes me.

I want to pray with someone today as they say yes to Jesus and enter the family of God.

I want churches in Orlando, Birmingham, Starkville, Oxford, Tallahassee, Charlotte, Hattiesburg, Lexington, Nashville, Knoxville and Tampa to begin transforming hospitality ministries to the Chinese scholars God is bringing to their communities.

I want to laugh more.

I want to be a better lover of people.

I want peace and deliverance from pain and worry for my dear mom and other family members.

I want my “son” Runner (China) to find the love of his life and continue to grow as a mighty man of God.

I want to go to heaven, and to hear the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

I want to dance… probably just in heaven.

And I want my fellow June 17-birthday-buddies to have a wonderful day.

  • Rivers Rutherford, my favorite country music writer/performer and dear brother in Christ
  • Mitch Schrenk, my Orlando buddy and a source of great encouragement and laughter
  • Larissa Lam Chiu, my sister in California that is one of my favorite worship leaders/song-writers

Thanks for all the birthday greetings. Pray that all my wishes will be fulfilled.

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4 Responses to “I Want”

  1. Kathy Hayes says:
    June 17, 2011 at 9:50 am

    You inspire me!

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  2. Jim and Karen says:
    June 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Blessings on your birthday! We didn’t get together this past winter in Sarasota, so please you and Carolyn plan to come this year! Jim sends his love, brother!

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  3. Jim Graham says:
    June 18, 2011 at 5:41 am

    What you want is what we should all want. Blessings to you dear James and safe travel on your current jaunt across the South.

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  4. terry says:
    June 18, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I can think of no more worthy desires for a more worthy brother…does this mean you have an Ipad 2:-) Luv U Happy Birthday!! TSB

    Reply

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