IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME

This is the first weekday I've had off since September.  It's been a long grind.

I just noticed that my visit counter on my BREAD OF LIFE devotional blog hit 60,000.  WOW!  That really blesses me.  That means that my daily devotionals are being read by someone around the world.  I've seen hits from Russia, Europe, Asia, Alaska and all parts of the US.  That is so awesome!!  Not because I wrote them, but because God inspired them and His word is getting out.
Thank You Lord for using me in this small way!!

Went to church last night.  Had a Taize service.  It's a worship tradition which began many years ago in the ecumenical monastic community of Taize, France.  It is designed for contemplation, meditative readings, prayer and music.  My wife and I sat quietly and soaked it in.  I sat most of the service with eyes closed, taking in the words sung and spoken.  The quiet was a welcome change from the cacophony of noise I experience each day at work.  I felt spiritually refreshed when I left.  We live 40 minutes from church, but wouldn't go anywhere else.  It is a small Presbyterian congregation with a Born Again head minister who is a wonderful blessing.

Not sure when I will be on here again.  I trust everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving and will have a deeply meaningful Christmas holiday.  God is good and wishes to bless you.  Surrender your will to the One who created you.

Your brother in Christ and friend,
RL Keller