The journey begins for me today. I'm heading somewhere and leaving the cell phone behind. To be honest, I don't know what it'll be like without it. I never am. I've chosen the Book I'm taking. Just one. I'm going to find a quiet place and read it. The rest of the time I'm going to be praying "without ceasing". Praying for my wife who'll be praying for me at the same time...that we can find the deepest harmony in our marriage...that she'll enjoy this season of "expectancy"...that she'll love Jesus more in the weeks ahead than ever before...that she'll have intimacy with Him that brings wonderful surprises on a daily basis. I'm praying for my little boys and girls, that as they go about their days at school, their hearts would radiate Christ with a heat that surpasses these August afternoons. I'm praying for my church...that the people will sense the Spirit of God moving in their lives, not to bless them, but to give them endless opportunities to bless Him...that they will sense a deep longing for Jesus that is being satisfied on a daily basis...to glimpse Him in all of His glory, and by doing so, they'll desire governors on their life, to live it in moderation in all things except in the worship of His name...I'm praying for my Life Group that I so dearly love even after one night of being together...that we would forge a relationship with one another that encourages a passionate relationship with the only One we need. I want to see You, Jesus. Pry thes eyes of mine away from the waves, so I won't be afraid to step out of the boat and walk to You...my Savior. It's time to go...I hope I never come back...at least not the way I've been...to return a better husband, father, pastor, friend, child of the King...longing to be poured out...used up...emptied of me and filled with Jesus.