The old year has gone and now the near year has come. 2012, what do you have in store for Mr. Bilson? What? Mr. Bilson has some expectations that he'd like to share. You are invited to come along for the ride and find out what those hopes are for 2012. .
What Mr. Bilson wants more than anything else is to have a deeper relationship with Jesus and get a greater revelation of what HIS will and plan is for his life. That means more to him than anything else. He wants to love HIM more and obey and conform more and more to HIS image. He eagerly desires to get deeper in his Word and serve him in tangible ways again. He wants to stay in the overflow of his HOLY SPIRIT and give no provision for the flesh.
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." (Psalm 32:8)
Bilson also eagerly desires more boldness! O give him what the early Christians asked for:
"...enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness." (ACTS 4:29)
There is also a desire in Mr. Bilson to see what God will do at HIS fellowship called THE RIVER! It is great to be around a loving community with a mature relationship in Christ. It is refreshing seeing people grow in freedom and knowledge and love for JESUS! It is time to move past being overly dependent on a Pastor to have a relationship with Jesus. There is only so much a pastor is responsible to do.... Well, that isn't much of an issue at THE RIVER. Sure it is full of imperfect people like MR. BILSON but it is so refreshing to know that their is hope for us all.
He is also looking forward to seeing a couple of new movies. There is the final Dark Knight movie set to be released in 2012. Although Mr. Bilson isn't much for movies about vengeance taking and people resorting to violence to solve their issues but he does love the vein of injustice fighting that comes out of this particular movie. Somewhat like the Dark Knight, Mr. Bilson longs to go to bed knowing that he has somehow contributed to a greater good at the end of the day. He wants to contribute something tangible and something that gives God glory and futhers HIS perfect and pleasing will.
And who doesn't long to be married? It is in all of us: the desire to share your life and the life of Christ with someone else. There is also the desire to pass on your legacy to a new generation who will also spread the kingdom and His news to the ends of the earth. Yes Mr. Bilson doesn't so much long to be married but longs to be married to a WOMAN OF GOD like the one in Proverbs 31. She is out there somewhere. He will have to search and find her.
"Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come." (Psalm 71:18)
Hopefully in 2012, Mr. Bilson will be able to go and do a tour of the other, "Holy Lands." These include the lands that once occupied St. Paul and John. Sure, the bank doesn't have the funds for it but God is able to do anything. It would be great to actually touch and see and feel the places that were only read about in the good Book. One day.... 1 day...
There is also other hopes as well. Mr. Bilson hopes to see less natural disasters occurring in the world. Fukishima was catastrophic. Mr. B also lives in a world prone to violent earthquakes which are long over due in his part of the world. Don't you think it is kinda scary to know that we can go at any minute...
It wouldn't hurt if Mr. Bilson also learned some new tricks on the guitar. It would also be nice if he can get a new one... Sure, he belongs to no band or worship team to exercise his skills but this is no excuse. It's time to take it up a notch and reach new levels but in a free, no pressure, way.
He also hopes to see some kind of solution to this global economic downturn that has affected so many. It has especially had an impact on Mr. Bilson who can't seem to get steady employment. Although Canada has somewhat been and envy of many nations for weathering this storm, it has not been so obvious in the world of Mr. Bilson. But he will cling to the promise that has been true in the past that:
"...God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8)
I'm glad you stayed and joined in to hear the adventures of Mr. Bilson. Do keep him in your prayers. Sure, he has many aspirations and goals and desires but they will never be done without the help of faithful and supportive friends like you and the Creator. Once more, thanks again and see you next time!
