Hosanna in the highest!!

Again, I stand in the presence of God, in awe.

This month has been the toughest times of my life. Everything single thing I'm doing in my life is new- college, work, youth leader, small group leader, worship ministry leader, and new relationships. These past few weeks, all I've been doing is complaining how overwhelmed I am. I have not been seeking the Lord and I didn't desire to. My selfish prayers were that God would provide me with people to push me and to support me and that I would be more willing to serve Him. Even in my self driven prayers, God provides and He listens. He is truly, faithful. I serve a God who loves me, unconditionally. When I felt like I crashed and hit the ground, Jesus Christ gave me the strength, courage, boldness, love, care, and faith to keep moving. He believes in me like no one else does.  I was walking/running this morning and I felt the Spirit of God giving me the extra boost to keep on running. I will not look for and dwell up on the +/- words of the earth but I will live by the words of my King. Thank you, Lord.

First day of 2009

Obey the Lord.

Pastor Chris gave a sermon about obedience last night, in New Year's service.

My prayer was that 2009 will be a year of obedience. I'm already struggling...

I woke up this morning and wished that I was somewhat different, only because it was a new year; however, I realized that nothing will change me but myself. Of course God has his own ways, but I'm still never going to change if I'm not willing. So... I am willing and my prayer is that I may build perseverance.