This morning was "See You at the Pole". An annual national emphasis where students gather publicly at their school's flag pole and pray. Gail and I stood on the edge of the crowd at Cinco Ranch Junior High with several other proud parents as we watched our children openly pray for their school, fellow students, teachers and principles. They worshipped God, singing at the top of their lungs, singing praises to their Lord. In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul tells Timothy, "...do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord...". I was so proud of our students as they stood in the public arena as an expression of God's love and concern for all at their school.

In today's S.O.A.P. up passage, 2 Timothy 2:3-7, we are encouraged to learn from the examples of others, like soldiers, athletes and farmers ... maybe even students. As I read this passage I thought, "What do these have in common?" In verse 7 it says that we should "reflect" or "consider", it is the Greek work noieo (noy-eh'-o) which means to exercise your mind, think about it for a minute or two and listen to what God might be saying through their examples. ... So what do you think? Is it their faith, courage, discipline, focus? What insight has the Lord given you into this passage? I would love for you to post your response on my Sacred Journey blog. Until tomorrow ... Let's LIVE OUT LOUD like our students and live a life that shouts His love!