...too small a thing...: Three Very Personal Things I Can Share

Scotty Davis

Scotty Davis is a Pastor, Mission Consultant, a Biblical Counselor and a Police Chaplain. Scotty is married to Kathy since 1974 and they have 4 children.
Isaiah 49:6 tells the prophet he is to be a light to the nations, and so should each of us that know the grace of the Lord. This is indeed the greater task to which we should aspire. Isaiah was shortsighted and thought he was only a minister to the Hebrews but God said that task was ...Too Small A Thing... and that He would be a witness to the enitre earth. And so he wrote a book we read 2700 years later.

Three Very Personal Things I Can Share

Blogs are very self revealing. As I write each day my opinions and thoughts are put on the page for your reading pleasure. You by default learn a whole lot about me, my family, and all that i am involved with in life and ministry. So this morning I thought about three significant yet somewhat personal things that I would share with you.

First I want to share my weight. As many of you know Kathy my wife has lost over 80 pounds starting from over a year ago and she looks and feels great. In December I visited the Dr to have a routine exam and my triglycerides were very high and I decided to lose some pounds and eat right. If Kathy could I know with some determination and grit I could too. I started at close to 220 maybe a pound or two over this. I had a goal of 195 still above what the "experts" say I should weigh but a 25 pound goal. I had done pretty well but seemed to get stuck at 201 - 202 pounds. My first personal thing to share is yesterday I was at 197 and 3/4 pounds. I am close. By the time I return from my upcoming trip I may very well make my goal of 195.

Second I want to share about an event last night. Kathy and I went to visit with some other pastors and their wives. These are all pastors in the area and we had no agenda except to talk and share with each other. When you are the pastor you are always the pastor in all situations. Even when you are with friends and family you are the pastor. Kathy is always the pastor's wife and she lives that role well. Going for a social visit with three other pastors and their wives is personal for sure and I believe very good for us. The night was very friendly and and good time as we shared mostly about family and just enjoyed our time together.

The thrid thing may seem insignificant to many of you but for me it seemed to be a big deal. I am known as an early riser and often write at 3 to 4 am. Maybe it is a combination of things including the two previous things I just shared but I slept through the night last night. This is one of the best night's sleep I have had in some time. I got up at 5:55 AM.

Now this may be some of the most boring blog posting you have ever read but to me it is significant. I am ready and rested for the day. I am finishing the blog at 7:20 am which is late for me. I have already eaten breakfast and Kathy and Brittany are off to work. Study time is here. I am going to finish Sunday's Sermon and look over the material for next week's trip. I covet your prayers for both.

Do you have something personal to share? It might encourage someone if you do.