Deadwood

"There is a lot of deadwood around here."

Here is a multiple choice question.

Does the above question refer to:

A. The people from your local church

B. The place where you work

C. The people that attended your last family reunion

D. The effects of Hurricane Gustav

If you answered "A" you probably need to have Him light a fire under your congregation

If you answered "B" you may need to change jobs

If you answered "C" I can't help you out

If you answered "D" you are right.

There is a lot of deadwood in the neighborhoods of greater Baton Rouge.

We spent all day cutting trees that averaged 24" in diameter. We worked in 97 degree heat with a heat index to match. The work was grueling and the pace was demanding. In spite of all of those factors we were grateful to work in His kingdom.

In the wilting heat we labored to assist people who had no other alternative but to pray for someone to come and help.

The families that we helped today were speechless when we left. They tried to think of words to express their appreciation, but all they could say was, "we don't know how to thank you, we don't know what we would have done without you."

My response was simple. "We're here to help."

I am sitting in the area where we ate dinner reflecting on the day. Earlier one of the team members said this, "I felt the prayers of people today."

Thanks for praying for the people of Baton Rouge and thanks for praying for us.

Tomorrow we rise to work another day.