Hello all,
I know it feels like forever since I last posted here -- probably since it has been -- and I'd like to give you all a short summery on what has been going on over the last few months.
In April, there was the Student Leadership Conference I talked a lot about last year, but this year it was around the topic of us being "Torchbearers." We learned about how we need to absorb the light that God has provided, as stated in John 8:12 ~ "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" Then we need to understand God's light, so we need to understand what He is saying to us through his Word in the Bible, then we need to be torchbearers and shine God's light throughout the world, as stated in Matthew 5:14-16 ~ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
The next thing I'd like to touch on is Sandblast 2014, the retreat for the high school ministry at my church. Again, I discussed what it is and the general idea of it last year, so feel free to check that out to learn some context. This year, we talked a lot about the difference between serving God, but trying too hard and trying to do everything we can, and serving God by listening and doing what He wants us to do and where He wants us to go to do His work through us.
That's the general gist of the spiritual highlights of the last few months. Now on to what I'd like to cover in this post.
Recently, I've been feeling like God's been putting a lot on my plate and it's become more than I can handle. When I talk to my spiritual mentors about it, they all tell me something along the lines of "Don't worry, God will only give you as much as you can handle." I believe this to be incorrect. I saw a video by a somewhat well-known author, Jefferson Bethke, where he confirmed my thoughts of how God gives us more than we can handle so that we must rely on Him to get through it. If He gave us as much as we can handle, we wouldn't need to rely on God for anything.
So the next time you feel like you're being weighed down by the world and think that God is giving you more than you can handle, that's probably because He is. However, instead of wanting you to struggle, He wants you to ask Him to help you through it instead of relying on your own strength, which is obviously failing if you're at the point where you think it's too much.
I know the "lesson" part was a bit short, and I apologize for that, but I promise I'll try to post more often as opportunities arise.
Thanks everyone for checking back, even though I have been gone for a while (sorry again!). God bless you and the rest of your week!
Verse of the Day: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~Philippians 4:6-7
Prayer request: My relationship with God has been a bit rocky lately, and that's in part because I'm trying to build up my faith on my own, which has been difficult because of various personal problems, so please pray that I rely on God more through these problems and that I pursue Him more and center my life more around Him than myself and my own interests.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
3-24-14: Ask God For Help
Hello everyone!
I'm aware I haven't posted anything in a while, and I apologize. It's just really hard to post anything worthy of being read in the short time blocks I have available.
Christ has been really showing up in my life and many other's as well in the past few months. I took a trip to see my girlfriend in Pennsylvania for New Year's, and I got caught up in delays and cancellations both on the way there and the way back. When it looked like I wouldn't make it there in time for midnight, after praying for transport to figure itself out and that God would help me be with her, less than a half-hour later, my parents were calling me saying they had a way for me to get there on time. God really showed up!
On the way back, I took one bus from a small town near her to Pittsburgh and I was supposed to take another to Cleveland, but the weather caused all buses to be cancelled. Prayed again for God to protect me, help me to stay calm, and to show me or give me a way to get home. An hour later, my dad called me saying he'd booked a ticket online for a train for Amtrak (cross-country train company) that left in 2 hours, and the station was right across the street! Again, God showing His ability to make everything work out if you ask Him to.
Right now, I'm at her place again, and once again, God came through when I had trouble on my trip this time as well. I needed to change trains in Pittsburgh, and there was only one train to the smaller town I needed to get to to be with her. The train I was taking from Chicago to Pittsburgh left a half hour late, and just kept getting later and later. After praying for God to help, when we arrived, I heard that we were 2 hours late. That was a half hour before my second train left.
Later that day, I found out that the train to Pittsburgh was actually supposed to be around 3 hours late, but one of the cargo trains which shares the railway broke down, allowing my train to get to Pittsburgh faster. If it weren't for that train breaking down, I wouldn't have made it! God is incredible.
What I've learned through all of this is that no matter how small the prayer, whether to be safe or to get to a station on time, God will provide if you have faith. God is incredible!
God bless you all!
Prayer request: This isn't for me, but more for my friend. She was a small group leader for the junior girls in my youth group until a few months ago when she left to be a foster mother for some girls in India. I don't recall exactly how long she'll be there, but it is for an extended period of time, so could you all please pray for safety and that she's able to shine God's light and share His glory with the community and the girls she'll be taking care of? Thank you!
Verse of the day: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ~1 Peter 5:7
I'm aware I haven't posted anything in a while, and I apologize. It's just really hard to post anything worthy of being read in the short time blocks I have available.
Christ has been really showing up in my life and many other's as well in the past few months. I took a trip to see my girlfriend in Pennsylvania for New Year's, and I got caught up in delays and cancellations both on the way there and the way back. When it looked like I wouldn't make it there in time for midnight, after praying for transport to figure itself out and that God would help me be with her, less than a half-hour later, my parents were calling me saying they had a way for me to get there on time. God really showed up!
On the way back, I took one bus from a small town near her to Pittsburgh and I was supposed to take another to Cleveland, but the weather caused all buses to be cancelled. Prayed again for God to protect me, help me to stay calm, and to show me or give me a way to get home. An hour later, my dad called me saying he'd booked a ticket online for a train for Amtrak (cross-country train company) that left in 2 hours, and the station was right across the street! Again, God showing His ability to make everything work out if you ask Him to.
Right now, I'm at her place again, and once again, God came through when I had trouble on my trip this time as well. I needed to change trains in Pittsburgh, and there was only one train to the smaller town I needed to get to to be with her. The train I was taking from Chicago to Pittsburgh left a half hour late, and just kept getting later and later. After praying for God to help, when we arrived, I heard that we were 2 hours late. That was a half hour before my second train left.
Later that day, I found out that the train to Pittsburgh was actually supposed to be around 3 hours late, but one of the cargo trains which shares the railway broke down, allowing my train to get to Pittsburgh faster. If it weren't for that train breaking down, I wouldn't have made it! God is incredible.
What I've learned through all of this is that no matter how small the prayer, whether to be safe or to get to a station on time, God will provide if you have faith. God is incredible!
God bless you all!
Prayer request: This isn't for me, but more for my friend. She was a small group leader for the junior girls in my youth group until a few months ago when she left to be a foster mother for some girls in India. I don't recall exactly how long she'll be there, but it is for an extended period of time, so could you all please pray for safety and that she's able to shine God's light and share His glory with the community and the girls she'll be taking care of? Thank you!
Verse of the day: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ~1 Peter 5:7
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
8-14-13: Becoming too big
Hello everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while, and am super late with the news about Sandblast that I promised about a month ago now.
The reason for this is that I've felt that I've been focusing on myself more than I have on God in these posts. I know that the purpose of this blog is to talk about what God is doing in my life, but I've noticed that it's becoming more about what I'm doing in God's presence instead. I will continue to do more posts in the future, but I need to do a self-evaluation about how I am approaching this blog.
Am I really trying to talk about what God is doing with me and how He affects me, or am I just talking about myself in Christian context?
Sorry I've been so scarce, everyone. God bless you all.
Prayer request: Please pray that I can learn to focus on what God is doing and not just be self-centered as much as I've been becoming. That I'd put him first.
Verse of the Day: He must become greater; I must become less.” ~John 3:30
Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while, and am super late with the news about Sandblast that I promised about a month ago now.
The reason for this is that I've felt that I've been focusing on myself more than I have on God in these posts. I know that the purpose of this blog is to talk about what God is doing in my life, but I've noticed that it's becoming more about what I'm doing in God's presence instead. I will continue to do more posts in the future, but I need to do a self-evaluation about how I am approaching this blog.
Am I really trying to talk about what God is doing with me and how He affects me, or am I just talking about myself in Christian context?
Sorry I've been so scarce, everyone. God bless you all.
Prayer request: Please pray that I can learn to focus on what God is doing and not just be self-centered as much as I've been becoming. That I'd put him first.
Verse of the Day: He must become greater; I must become less.” ~John 3:30
Monday, July 8, 2013
7-8-13: #Sandblast13 Coming Up!
Hello everyone!
Sorry I've been gone for a while, summer school is killer!
Well there's only about 4 days left until Sandblast, the summer retreat for Student Impact.
Last year, one of my friends was greatly affected by one of the services and really changed his way of life, and another of my friends became a Christian at Sandblast two years ago. My small group is not that open, but at Sandblast last year, everyone was far more open than I'd ever experienced them being, so I'm really excited to see how Sandblast this year affects me, my small group, and my friends.
I'll let you all know what Sandblast was like and how God showed himself after Sandblast, which would be next Tuesday (July 16).
Prayer request: Please pray that everyone going to Sandblast sees God and He works in us. Also, please pray that my small group opens up and we get closer as a whole.
Verse of the day: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." ~Matthew 18:22
God bless you all!!!
If anyone wants to know how long it is until #Sandblast13, here's a countdown timer I made earlier: http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=a&iso=20130712T17&year=2013&month=7&day=12&hour=17&min=0&sec=0&p0=821&msg=%23Sandblast13
Sorry I've been gone for a while, summer school is killer!
Well there's only about 4 days left until Sandblast, the summer retreat for Student Impact.
Last year, one of my friends was greatly affected by one of the services and really changed his way of life, and another of my friends became a Christian at Sandblast two years ago. My small group is not that open, but at Sandblast last year, everyone was far more open than I'd ever experienced them being, so I'm really excited to see how Sandblast this year affects me, my small group, and my friends.
I'll let you all know what Sandblast was like and how God showed himself after Sandblast, which would be next Tuesday (July 16).
Prayer request: Please pray that everyone going to Sandblast sees God and He works in us. Also, please pray that my small group opens up and we get closer as a whole.
Verse of the day: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." ~Matthew 18:22
God bless you all!!!
If anyone wants to know how long it is until #Sandblast13, here's a countdown timer I made earlier: http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=a&iso=20130712T17&year=2013&month=7&day=12&hour=17&min=0&sec=0&p0=821&msg=%23Sandblast13
Saturday, July 6, 2013
5-15-13: Keep Studying God's Word
Hello everyone!
I'm not sure about all of you, but at least for me, the school year is almost over...well, regular school year. I'm taking summer school.
At Uprising, the Christian club at my school for anyone who doesn't know that, we were talking about how each of us students could keep our lives focused on God and how we can remember to pray, worship, etc, as there will be less of a schedule for most of us.
That got me thinking...how can I read my Bible and pray more? I listen to a ton of Christian music of almost any genre, and while that keeps me thinking about God throughout my day, it isn't like reading my Bible and LEARNING about God or praying and TALKING with God as much.
My first thoughts were perhaps have my morning alarm on my iPod have a message of a verse each day, or I discovered a month or so ago that one of the students at Uprising actually lives in my neighborhood (COOL!) so maybe the two of us could meet up now and then, maybe start up a Bible study, just brainstorming ideas.
My next thought was what gets me hyped up for God most? Is it church? Talking with friends about God? Learning about God? It's actually none of those. In fact, one of the biggest causes for me to get even more excited about God is knowing how many people I'm impacting...which I guess can get linked to talking with friends, kinda. For example, my view count: USA - 706; Russia - 45; Germany - 42; Canada - 7; Thailand - 6 (no idea how Thailand got in the top 5!); United Kingdom - 5; Dominican Republic, Philippines, Taiwan - 3; China (well known for their anti-Christian culture, 4%), New Zealand - 2; India (Christianity is a VERY minimal part of the population, only 2.3%), Sweden - 1; for a grand total of 865 views internationally.
Discovering how widespread one blog that started only 6 months, and seeing more of my friends at church when they didn't even think about being a Christian a few months ago...I love it. Seeing people grow in their faith...that's what gets me motivated.
God bless you all!
My prayer request: please pray for me and everyone else having difficulty consistently communicating with God and for those who do now, pray that when summer comes when they don't have so much of a schedule, that they'll find a way to modify their schedule to still be able to study His Word. I pray this for all of you as well.
I'm not sure about all of you, but at least for me, the school year is almost over...well, regular school year. I'm taking summer school.
At Uprising, the Christian club at my school for anyone who doesn't know that, we were talking about how each of us students could keep our lives focused on God and how we can remember to pray, worship, etc, as there will be less of a schedule for most of us.
That got me thinking...how can I read my Bible and pray more? I listen to a ton of Christian music of almost any genre, and while that keeps me thinking about God throughout my day, it isn't like reading my Bible and LEARNING about God or praying and TALKING with God as much.
My first thoughts were perhaps have my morning alarm on my iPod have a message of a verse each day, or I discovered a month or so ago that one of the students at Uprising actually lives in my neighborhood (COOL!) so maybe the two of us could meet up now and then, maybe start up a Bible study, just brainstorming ideas.
My next thought was what gets me hyped up for God most? Is it church? Talking with friends about God? Learning about God? It's actually none of those. In fact, one of the biggest causes for me to get even more excited about God is knowing how many people I'm impacting...which I guess can get linked to talking with friends, kinda. For example, my view count: USA - 706; Russia - 45; Germany - 42; Canada - 7; Thailand - 6 (no idea how Thailand got in the top 5!); United Kingdom - 5; Dominican Republic, Philippines, Taiwan - 3; China (well known for their anti-Christian culture, 4%), New Zealand - 2; India (Christianity is a VERY minimal part of the population, only 2.3%), Sweden - 1; for a grand total of 865 views internationally.
Discovering how widespread one blog that started only 6 months, and seeing more of my friends at church when they didn't even think about being a Christian a few months ago...I love it. Seeing people grow in their faith...that's what gets me motivated.
God bless you all!
My prayer request: please pray for me and everyone else having difficulty consistently communicating with God and for those who do now, pray that when summer comes when they don't have so much of a schedule, that they'll find a way to modify their schedule to still be able to study His Word. I pray this for all of you as well.
Verse of the day: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~Galatians 6:9
5-6-13: Little Comments Make Big Impacts
Hi guys, girls, men and women!
This weekend has been a mix of feelings: happiness, sadness, pain (literally), and excitement.
I'll start out with the worst, pain. Friday I messed up my knee, NO idea how, but it seriously hurts and it's hard to walk without pain. The doctor's guess is that it dislocated and a nerve got caught in the joint, then it repositioned and the nerve is stuck. Just praying for that to stop, it hurts a ton!
Sadness is always a bad thing, but sometimes it has a good outcome or cause. In this case, at Student Impact and youth group, we had to say goodbye to the seniors this weekend. Their last OFFICIAL weekend was this week. I know many will still come, but it's just not the same. Plus there's only one more youth group before summer, and after that they'll be gone :(
A happy part of that, though, is related to that. It's because several of the seniors are going off to colleges, such as Hope, Moody, etc., to learn how to spread God's Word better and one of them, a good friend of mine, is thinking about joining a friend in South Africa serving with a group called YWAM (Youth With A Mission), which is a short-term missionary non-profit organization. I'm really proud of her. She's come a long way since I first met her, which was only last year. She's been a real inspiration to me, and yesterday when I told her that, I was so happy when she said I've helped her, too.
And finally, excited. A friend from college is getting out next week and I cannot WAIT for him to be home! He's made a major impact on my faith and helped me a ton. He was at Impact yesterday, so it was great to talk to him again. Plus, in about a month, I get out of school, so we'll be able to hang out more after that! It's been a hard year, and I'm certain that God has worked through him to help me. He has certainly helped me see God when it was hard for me to do it alone.
Though the highlights of my weekend are two texts I got, one this morning, one yesterday. The one from yesterday was from the girl I was talking about considering YWAM. She and I have been trying to meet up for lunch for the longest time, and she said that since we won't be having youth group after church over the summer that it's likely we could do something then! She also went on a mission trip and I'm thanking God for calling her to go on the trip, as I know that she would grow a ton from it, and I can't wait to finally hear about it.
The other text is from my college friend this morning, completely out-of-the-blue. I don't know why he texted me, but I'm so glad he did. "Just wanted to say that I am really thankful for your friendship Scott. Hope you have an awesome week at school." Wow...I don't know why he said it, but I'm so glad he did. As I said, he's been a major impact, and it makes me so happy to hear that from him. :)
Needless to say, this weekend was kind of a rollercoaster emotionally, but still filled with happiness.
Thank you! God bless you all, I pray you all have a great week!
Verse of the day: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ~Hebrews 10:24-25
Prayer request: Just please pray for my knee to heal quickly and that I can stay strong through this last month of school, as hard as it may get...especially with finals, as it's so easy to slack off at the end of the year.
This weekend has been a mix of feelings: happiness, sadness, pain (literally), and excitement.
I'll start out with the worst, pain. Friday I messed up my knee, NO idea how, but it seriously hurts and it's hard to walk without pain. The doctor's guess is that it dislocated and a nerve got caught in the joint, then it repositioned and the nerve is stuck. Just praying for that to stop, it hurts a ton!
Sadness is always a bad thing, but sometimes it has a good outcome or cause. In this case, at Student Impact and youth group, we had to say goodbye to the seniors this weekend. Their last OFFICIAL weekend was this week. I know many will still come, but it's just not the same. Plus there's only one more youth group before summer, and after that they'll be gone :(
A happy part of that, though, is related to that. It's because several of the seniors are going off to colleges, such as Hope, Moody, etc., to learn how to spread God's Word better and one of them, a good friend of mine, is thinking about joining a friend in South Africa serving with a group called YWAM (Youth With A Mission), which is a short-term missionary non-profit organization. I'm really proud of her. She's come a long way since I first met her, which was only last year. She's been a real inspiration to me, and yesterday when I told her that, I was so happy when she said I've helped her, too.
And finally, excited. A friend from college is getting out next week and I cannot WAIT for him to be home! He's made a major impact on my faith and helped me a ton. He was at Impact yesterday, so it was great to talk to him again. Plus, in about a month, I get out of school, so we'll be able to hang out more after that! It's been a hard year, and I'm certain that God has worked through him to help me. He has certainly helped me see God when it was hard for me to do it alone.
Though the highlights of my weekend are two texts I got, one this morning, one yesterday. The one from yesterday was from the girl I was talking about considering YWAM. She and I have been trying to meet up for lunch for the longest time, and she said that since we won't be having youth group after church over the summer that it's likely we could do something then! She also went on a mission trip and I'm thanking God for calling her to go on the trip, as I know that she would grow a ton from it, and I can't wait to finally hear about it.
The other text is from my college friend this morning, completely out-of-the-blue. I don't know why he texted me, but I'm so glad he did. "Just wanted to say that I am really thankful for your friendship Scott. Hope you have an awesome week at school." Wow...I don't know why he said it, but I'm so glad he did. As I said, he's been a major impact, and it makes me so happy to hear that from him. :)
Needless to say, this weekend was kind of a rollercoaster emotionally, but still filled with happiness.
Thank you! God bless you all, I pray you all have a great week!
Verse of the day: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ~Hebrews 10:24-25
Prayer request: Just please pray for my knee to heal quickly and that I can stay strong through this last month of school, as hard as it may get...especially with finals, as it's so easy to slack off at the end of the year.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
6-11-13: Back To The DR
Hi all,
I know I haven't posted lately, and I apologize for that. I just have been having trouble focusing on God lately due to school ending and summer school beginning and being super tired from all-nighters. Though thankfully, He's showing me himself through my Dominican friends, whom lately I've been talking more with on Facebook. Their love for God is helping me to remember what God did for me in the DR and just how magnificent He is. Since that, I've been reading my Bible and reflecting when I can't sleep. I can thank God for using my friends to reach me, and if any of you ever feel distant from God, be silent and just listen. Maybe he's trying to talk to you in a way you don't expect.
Speaking of the Dominican Republic, I'm happy to announce that the June Dominican Republic team is leaving in about 4 days! I'm super hyped up because I know a few people on the team and I know that they're the right people to go. Several have background in serving, several speak Spanish, some both...and thanks to a Dominican staff member from our church, some of them already know a person the team will be working with.
Prayer request: Please pray that God will work in the hearts of everyone on the team and that the team will work in the hearts of those they are helping. Also pray that they stay safe and hopefully don't suffer as many dehydration-"casualties" as we did...nearly everyone...so they'd be able to serve to the best of their ability.
Thank you, and God bless you all!
I know I haven't posted lately, and I apologize for that. I just have been having trouble focusing on God lately due to school ending and summer school beginning and being super tired from all-nighters. Though thankfully, He's showing me himself through my Dominican friends, whom lately I've been talking more with on Facebook. Their love for God is helping me to remember what God did for me in the DR and just how magnificent He is. Since that, I've been reading my Bible and reflecting when I can't sleep. I can thank God for using my friends to reach me, and if any of you ever feel distant from God, be silent and just listen. Maybe he's trying to talk to you in a way you don't expect.
Speaking of the Dominican Republic, I'm happy to announce that the June Dominican Republic team is leaving in about 4 days! I'm super hyped up because I know a few people on the team and I know that they're the right people to go. Several have background in serving, several speak Spanish, some both...and thanks to a Dominican staff member from our church, some of them already know a person the team will be working with.
Prayer request: Please pray that God will work in the hearts of everyone on the team and that the team will work in the hearts of those they are helping. Also pray that they stay safe and hopefully don't suffer as many dehydration-"casualties" as we did...nearly everyone...so they'd be able to serve to the best of their ability.
Thank you, and God bless you all!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
5-23-13: God's Word Is Spreading...
Hey all!
I have some news that could only be done by God's will.
I've been getting more and more international views, recently being added to the list are Moldova (a smaller country neighboring Romania and Ukraine) and Brazil. Today, there were over 30 views by people in Brazil, pushing my blog view count to 1,001!!! That means that in the last 6 months, since 6 December, 2012, I've gained nearly as many views as my poetry blog, which I created 2 June, 2012.
There is no way but by God's work that I've been able to reach so many people so quickly, and I feel so blessed to be able to do this for all of you. I thank you all for helping to spread the word about my blog and about God's Word.
Today's prayer request: Please pray that the numbers continue to grow and that God would continue to use me to show His love.
Verse of the Day: But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. ~1 Peter 3:14-15
God bless you all, and keep sharing about God!
I have some news that could only be done by God's will.
I've been getting more and more international views, recently being added to the list are Moldova (a smaller country neighboring Romania and Ukraine) and Brazil. Today, there were over 30 views by people in Brazil, pushing my blog view count to 1,001!!! That means that in the last 6 months, since 6 December, 2012, I've gained nearly as many views as my poetry blog, which I created 2 June, 2012.
There is no way but by God's work that I've been able to reach so many people so quickly, and I feel so blessed to be able to do this for all of you. I thank you all for helping to spread the word about my blog and about God's Word.
Today's prayer request: Please pray that the numbers continue to grow and that God would continue to use me to show His love.
Verse of the Day: But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. ~1 Peter 3:14-15
God bless you all, and keep sharing about God!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
5-19-13: Last House Group of the Year
Hi all,
Today marked another sad point, and a happy point, at Student Impact.
The sad part is because today was the last house group, our youth group, of the year until the school year returns in the fall. However, it was happy...and CRAZY, because the 8th graders, but freshmen by Impact standards, joined us today!!!
Of course we do have to be a bit mean to them...just a bit. What we like to call "freshmen initiation." For us, that's asking them random weird questions and throwing them in a pool. MUAHAHAHA!!!
Our ministry's worship leader joined us! ------>
Prayer request: Please pray that we all focus on God throughout the summer while we aren't together. Also pray that we keep in touch over the summer to keep encouraging each other to study God's word and pray.
And today's verse goes directly with the prayer request: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." ~Proverbs 27:17
Today marked another sad point, and a happy point, at Student Impact.
Of course we do have to be a bit mean to them...just a bit. What we like to call "freshmen initiation." For us, that's asking them random weird questions and throwing them in a pool. MUAHAHAHA!!!
Our ministry's worship leader joined us! ------>
Prayer request: Please pray that we all focus on God throughout the summer while we aren't together. Also pray that we keep in touch over the summer to keep encouraging each other to study God's word and pray.
And today's verse goes directly with the prayer request: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." ~Proverbs 27:17
Thursday, May 9, 2013
5-9-13: God Is Always Visible
Hello brothers and sisters-in-Christ,
So I often hear about people who are weak, or having trouble strengthening their faith say that it's "because I don't see God in my life." Well have any of you ever thought of this: nature?
I love thunderstorms. They're a perfect example of what I'm talking about. The lightning strikes and flash floods and deafening thunder show His mighty power, and yet the bolts of lightning as they flash through the air, lighting up clouds, plants, and buildings alike...it's His amazing beauty.
But maybe it's not raining. Maybe it's early morning and there's fog everywhere, wildlife prancing and scurrying in the tall grass for an early breakfast. It's all meant to be admired.
Prayer request: This one isn't so much for me alone, as for everyone wishing to know God better and please pray that we all see God in our everyday lives.
So I often hear about people who are weak, or having trouble strengthening their faith say that it's "because I don't see God in my life." Well have any of you ever thought of this: nature?I love thunderstorms. They're a perfect example of what I'm talking about. The lightning strikes and flash floods and deafening thunder show His mighty power, and yet the bolts of lightning as they flash through the air, lighting up clouds, plants, and buildings alike...it's His amazing beauty.
You see, God is no longer a physical person here among us. He has no physical body here, but he shows us himself instead through His wonderful Creation: us, weather, nature, wildlife.
Prayer request: This one isn't so much for me alone, as for everyone wishing to know God better and please pray that we all see God in our everyday lives.
Verse of the day: He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. ~Ecclesiastes 3:11
God bless you all!
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