Two Special Times: Morning and Evening

By Dan Carlson, on July 3rd, 2007

I thought I’d share a few words from John Wesley this morning. The message is from “A Guide to Prayer for All God’s People”

Be serious and frequent in the examination of your heart and life…..Every evening review your carriage through the day; what you have done or thought that was unbecoming your character; whether your heart has been instant on religion and indifferent to the world? Have a special care of two portions of time, namely morning and evening; the morning to forethink what you have to do, and the evening to examine whether you have done what you ought.

Let every action have reference to your whole life, and not to a part only. Let all your subordinate ends be suitable to the great end of your living. Exercise yourself unto godliness.

Have a great day before the 4th, and have a safe holiday tomorrow, especially those who will be spending the day protecting so that the rest of us can enjoy our freedoms.

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My Last Day With The EPPD

By Dan Carlson, on January 26th, 2007

One of my most consistent spiritual fitness exercises is to read, reflect and pray. Since February of 2002 I have used A Guide to Prayer for All God’s People as my primary piece of spiritual exercise equipment. It was a gift from a very good friend of mine, Pastor Scott. The book is broken down into weekly sections that give a variety of short readings, some prayers and some scripture from the bible. All based on a common idea or theme.

As I sit here this morning, in the quiet, with my coffee in a favorite mug, reflecting on my past career and looking to the future, this week’s message couldn’t be more appropriate: “The Call of God”. The opening prayer:

Almighty God…..I pledge my life to your service. Speak to me of my duty and faithfulness. Show me my noble task and strengthen me to walk in it. Amen.

I truly believe that we are all called to serve in our own unique ways. I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve the Eden Prairie community for the past 25 years. I have also been blessed with the future opportunity to serve those who Protect and Serve through a spiritual fitness ministry, hopefully for the next 25 years. I ask for the strength and wisdom to do so.

Well it’s time to head off to work. I won’t be picking up my final check, it’s already in the bank by direct deposit, I checked first thing this morning (Thanks Tracey and Kathy!). My first, and really my only official responsibility today will be to stop at EP Fire Station 1 for my last Friday morning free breakfast as Police Chief. I’m sure they will miss me there. But don’t worry, next Friday will mark my first EPFD Friday morning free breakfast as the Retired Police Chief! (I’ll bring the donuts!)

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