What’s up Kairos Fans,
This week has been a blast! I am so honored that so many of you are choosing Kairos for your special events. This has an extra neat meaning for me because the word “Kairos” means a “special” time or a special moment in time. It is an honor to be a part of your special moments in time!
This past week I had the opportunity to eat an overpriced burger at a new burger place. I was excited to try something new and more than interested to see what they would do to make their burgers top notch ... after getting my meal served to me I was a little disappointed because although it was a good burger, there was nothing that stood out or made me think that there was anything marvelous or wonderful about it... This frustration is usually a good thing for me in the food arena because it makes me want to come up with something of my own that is top notch ... the Special this week is a Greek inspired burger that I believe you will enjoy. It starts with a handmade 100% ground angus burger that is covered in all the flavors of the Mediterranean ... Feta Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Olive Oil... I hope you will let me know what you think. It is served alongside our made from scratch fries that are filled with crispy delicious goodness!
The Fish also has a Greek Inspiration... Fresh Grilled Tilapia covered with our savory lemon butter sauce and capers. The Veggie is a new favorite that I have grown to love, grilled Green Tomatoes, and the Soups are Cream of Potato or my favorite spicy soup recipe, Buffalo Chicken Soup... this one is served with diced celery and blue cheese crumbles... its mmm mmm good for sure! The Kwick Hitter menu includes Cheeseburger Baked Ziti, Granny’s Poppyseed Chicken Kasserole, and Momma’s Cheesy Chciken Baked Ziti! I hope to see you in here this week over lunch, and also remember that we Kater for those of you who don’t have the opportunity to get out for lunch.
This week I have been reminded of some things that God taught me a long time ago but that I needed a fresh perspective on ... what do I do when I make a mistake, mess up, sin, hurt someone’s feeling’s etc. ??
I used to blame everybody else for everything that went wrong in my world, until Jesus taught me that if I want to be successful in life and be used by Him to help build His Kingdom, then I have to take full responsibility for my life and for my actions.
Once I made this choice it was as if a weight had been lifted off of me and I was able to face life with a new perspective, as someone who had experienced redemption and forgiveness. I know that we are taught over and over that Jesus forgives our sins, and He does, but in order for that to take place we have to look them squarely in the face and acknowledge them.
"I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord [continually unfolding the past till all is told]--then You [instantly] forgave me the guilt and iniquity of my sin." Psalm 32:5 (Amplified Bible)
I think sometimes we want to go through the act of confessing our sins, but not really taking responsibility for them. At least that was the case for me.
I wanted to confess it and get it over with, but I learned that in order to change I had to give up excuses and come to God clearly and openly, and take responsibility ... which was and is often very difficult. It may sound hard, but it is the way we find healing and redemption. I can't ask God to forgive me for something I haven't first acknowledged as wrong. And I can't go forward in life if I am carrying all that stuff with me.
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.1 John 1:8-10 (NKJV)
I have to Accept Responsibility for my Life. Period. That is the only way to go forward. I can’t blame people, places, or circumstances. One neat thing that I believe God has been trying to teach me is that He actually allows certain things to come my way as a means of molding me into what He wants me to be ... that is a neat though but scary at the same time... for me anyways. It makes me think of the scripture that says “Thank God and be Grateful in everything, for this is God’s will for you”
Even when things aren’t going the way I want them to and the circumstances of life seem to drowning me... that is a hard thing to do, but if I really believe that He is in control of my life, then I have to find a way to be thankful and grateful.
May we all be a people who will accept responsibility for our own lives, and trust that God has a plan even when everything around us is not going according to plan ....
Thank you for supporting Kairos! God Bless you and have a wonderful week!
James K Jones
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