To be any less of a man

WEll, today I finally fixed the fan light in our kitchen. It was having a problem in that it was buzzing with one light and that one would usually burn out pretty quick.

I had to take out the whole housing and replace each of the light sockets. Not too difficult of a task, given that I HATE WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY. It could shock me you know. BzzzzBzzz.....

This task has brought up to me my lack of "handy maniliness" gene. I'm not too good at doing some of the things around the house. Like I said in a previous post, God blessed us with money so I can pay others to do it for me.

One good think I actually accomplished pretty simply was replacing the doorbell on the outside. Our old one was cracked, but still worked. new one glows... Cool.

One thing I am still dreading is replacing the floor in the kitchen. I have a friend that will help me with it, but frankly, I don't want to do it. I'd rather pay someone to come in and do it.

So, I need to go back to my Christian roots, find out who I really am. I like the statements that Neil Anderson puts out in his Books.

I am accepted... I am God's child. As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. I have been justified. I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. I am a member of Christ's body. I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. I am complete in Christ. I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. I am secure... I am free from condemnation. I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God. I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. I am hidden with Christ in God. I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. I am a citizen of heaven. I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. I am significant... I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life. I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. I am God's temple. I am a minister of reconciliation for God. I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. I am God's workmanship. I may approach God with freedom and confidence. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

The whole thing in a much prettier format can be found here.

It doesn't matter if I can lay a floor or not. I'm still valuable in God's eyes...

BTW, Pastor Gene from our church taught me taught. He's a great pastor, but unfortunately, we are getting rid of him due to budget cuts..

Later,