Susan's Blog: In Pursuit of a Blue Jay

Monday, February 06, 2006

In Pursuit of a Blue Jay

One of my favorite places to visit is the Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton.

It’s a lovely place to walk around…and escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy day. Been a while since I’ve been there...but decided to stop by today…with my trusty camera in hand.

There are always many beautiful sights and sounds to capture your attention. From plants and flowers, to waterfalls and ponds, to birds and butterflies…all amidst the gardens.

But upon hearing the squawk of a Blue Jay…I went in pursuit…in effort to snap his photo. They are such perky, sassy and smart little birds…I just love them. They always make me smile…and I feel like I’m going to have a good day when I happen upon one.

So I was ever so pleased when I got several good pictures of this young fellow. His colors were bright and bold…and he seemed much younger than others I have seen.

Hope you too enjoy…this wonderful creature from God’s creation.

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My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Monday, February 06, 2006

In Pursuit of a Blue Jay

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