December 20, 2009

Dear ones,

I’m sitting in my rejoicing chair by the blazing Christmas tree this morning writing to you.

I was awakened this a.m. by God with the thought racing through my brain, “How precious are your thoughts unto me, how vast is the sum of them. If I should count them, they would out number the sand on the sea. When I awake I am still with you. Psalms 139:17-18” I realized just how many times and how many God thoughts go into a human’s life from conception to death with this pulsating, passionate, loving theme of redemption of the man.

I bought a chess set last night over the web, not an expensive one, but a nice one. It’s hand carved wood, sugar maple, walnut and boxwood. I can’t wait for it to arrive on my front porch! I think much can be learned from the game of chess. My sons, Trey and Robbie, are going to teach me how to play. All the way from the seating in a comfortable chair in a thoughtful position to the proper lighting, to the moves, speak to me about the manner in which life is carried forward before God.

And the moves! God always moves in deliberate, pre-planned moves to advance his children to bring Him maximum glory like the Ultimate Chess Master. I’m really looking forward to learning from the Master.

Your friend and brother,
Tim