Father's day was wonderful as God led Yeter and I towards Oxford to spend the day with my family. Although I was extremely tired from working the midnight shift Yeter kindly jumped in the drivers seat and drove both ways. Sunday night after returning home I crashed hard and Monday morning I barely even realized that I lost a full day of sleep.
Tuesday was the last day of school and Corrine was excited to begin her very first day of summer vacation. I cannot believe that she has now completed her junior year and will soon be a BIG SENIOR! Later today Corrine and I will be going to DMV and she will be taking the written driving exam and if all goes as planned she will be driving me home.
Our men's Bible study went well this week although I found it difficult to focus due to the fact that I had to report to work immediately after we finished. This week's chapter was titled Living a Balanced Life which began by saying "This World Is Not Our Real Home!" and once again I found the entire chapter to be a great wealth of knowledge. Nathan announced that he has accepted a new position with MBC which will require him to relocate his family to South Western DC. I am both excited and sad to learn of his move only because I believe he will be leaving our Bible study group. Tonight shortly after arriving at work I shared some very exciting unexpected biblical conversation with a sister in Christ. God continues to jump into my life when I least expect it and each time He brings new understanding to His word.
Todd and I have been doing well with our workouts and I continue to look forward to our time together. I am concerned about the weeks ahead because travel plans will force us to spend many weeks apart. Although Todd has a very strong foundation I fear that he may fall short and allow his recent success to slip away. I will continue to pray that God will give him the strength and guide him toward the ultimate goal that he has chosen for himself.
Last night was the first meeting for Yeter's Bible study group and although we did not get to talk about it in detail she seemed really excited. I look forward to spending time with her later this evening and hearing more about it.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Hitting the wall
Hitting the wall is a term that I have come up with while working the midnight shift that describes they way your body feels once you cross the notorious 3 o'clock hour. Unfortunately since I started working nights again last week these feelings have found their way into my every day life. Those close to me may have noticed that I am easily irritable and overly negative, sadly enough I have been really depressed. I am saddened that I have allowed these feelings to become part of my life and I will continue to pray for the strength to find happiness in every situation.
Bible study continues to go extremely well and the entire group seems to be growing together. This week's chapter was titled Maintaining Moral Purity which hit very close to home. To be more specific I had more of the chapter highlighted with my yellow marker than not. Each of us was able to share our own personal stories and feelings pertaining to the chapter and I really feel like everyone benefited. As a birthday surprise Todd brought fat free pudding cups for everyone and managed to get two candles in mine. Although I have never been a fan of celebrating my own birthday it was very nice of the group to join together singing "Happy Birthday". I am still amazed on how much a small group can really change your life.
Today is Moms birthday and after talking with her I believe she had a really nice time with my sister and nephews. Sunday is Fathers day I would really like to surprise everyone by showing up to spend the day with Mom, Dad, Wendie, and the boys. Sadly enough the night schedule and my Hitting the wall emotions are making it very difficult to find time. I will continue to pray about it and I am certain that God will provide the correct path.
Do to a doctor's appointment on Wednesday we were forced to cancel our interview for the El Salvador Mission trip at the last moment. I was later saddened to learn that all the slots had been filled and we would not be able to make the trip. Although I completely understand why we missed the boat I am still left with many unpleasant emotions. I will continue to pray that God will provide another mission trip and lead Yeter and I both to bring Glory to His name.
Next Wednesday marks the first day of Yeter's small group which will be hosted at Todd and Julie's house. We are both very excited and I have great expectations about the spiritual direction coming down the pipeline in Yeter's life.
In closing I would like to point out that it is only 9:20pm which means that I have 8 hours and 40 minutes to go, but who's counting.
:(
In Jesus Name
Amen
Bible study continues to go extremely well and the entire group seems to be growing together. This week's chapter was titled Maintaining Moral Purity which hit very close to home. To be more specific I had more of the chapter highlighted with my yellow marker than not. Each of us was able to share our own personal stories and feelings pertaining to the chapter and I really feel like everyone benefited. As a birthday surprise Todd brought fat free pudding cups for everyone and managed to get two candles in mine. Although I have never been a fan of celebrating my own birthday it was very nice of the group to join together singing "Happy Birthday". I am still amazed on how much a small group can really change your life.
Today is Moms birthday and after talking with her I believe she had a really nice time with my sister and nephews. Sunday is Fathers day I would really like to surprise everyone by showing up to spend the day with Mom, Dad, Wendie, and the boys. Sadly enough the night schedule and my Hitting the wall emotions are making it very difficult to find time. I will continue to pray about it and I am certain that God will provide the correct path.
Do to a doctor's appointment on Wednesday we were forced to cancel our interview for the El Salvador Mission trip at the last moment. I was later saddened to learn that all the slots had been filled and we would not be able to make the trip. Although I completely understand why we missed the boat I am still left with many unpleasant emotions. I will continue to pray that God will provide another mission trip and lead Yeter and I both to bring Glory to His name.
Next Wednesday marks the first day of Yeter's small group which will be hosted at Todd and Julie's house. We are both very excited and I have great expectations about the spiritual direction coming down the pipeline in Yeter's life.
In closing I would like to point out that it is only 9:20pm which means that I have 8 hours and 40 minutes to go, but who's counting.
:(
In Jesus Name
Amen
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Reputation
Another week has passed and I find it hard to believe how quickly the days continue to fly by. There is so much I want to do and so many things that I want to accomplish I am having a really difficult time following Psalm 46:10 which says “Be still, and know that I am God”. Each and every day I feel like I am racing 100 miles per hour and yet I feel like there is not enough time. The thought of being still actually scares me and I will have to rely on prayer to bring change in my life. For as long as I can remember I have always lived this fast pace lifestyle the main difference today is the simply fact that my priorities now belong to God.
This week Yeter lost her uncle who passed due to a heart condition and her mother is left with one less sibling. His death has brought many emotions in my own mind because he was not a Believer. I continue to pray for the rest of Yeter’s family who also do not believe in Christ. His death has also given me encouragement to continue to share Gods word with everyone who crosses my path in hopes that they will one day find the beauty that now fills my life.
Yeter was invited into a women’s Bible study group by a few of the ladies that have husbands in my men’s Bible study. Both of us were really excited that God reached out to her with this invitation and we anxiously await their first meeting in July. Our men’s Bible study continues to grow deeper every week. It has only been a month since we started and already I cannot imagine trying to tackle life without being involved.
Last nights discussion was on chapter two Building a Good Reputation. For most of my life I have lived for the moment and disregarded other people feelings and emotions to satisfy my own agenda. For most of my life I have been extremely judgmental and very quick to form opinions. Reading this chapter has allowed me to realize that these are not things that I want to be remembered by and they are certainly not Godly. Caring, forgiving, loving, and generosity are just a few of the things that come to mind when I think about how I would like to be remembered. Last night in closing I led the prayer which was a big step for me, this was the first time in my life I have prayed openly with other adults. Everyday my relationship grows deeper with Christ and I look forward to bringing glory to His name.
In Jesus Name
Amen
This week Yeter lost her uncle who passed due to a heart condition and her mother is left with one less sibling. His death has brought many emotions in my own mind because he was not a Believer. I continue to pray for the rest of Yeter’s family who also do not believe in Christ. His death has also given me encouragement to continue to share Gods word with everyone who crosses my path in hopes that they will one day find the beauty that now fills my life.
Yeter was invited into a women’s Bible study group by a few of the ladies that have husbands in my men’s Bible study. Both of us were really excited that God reached out to her with this invitation and we anxiously await their first meeting in July. Our men’s Bible study continues to grow deeper every week. It has only been a month since we started and already I cannot imagine trying to tackle life without being involved.
Last nights discussion was on chapter two Building a Good Reputation. For most of my life I have lived for the moment and disregarded other people feelings and emotions to satisfy my own agenda. For most of my life I have been extremely judgmental and very quick to form opinions. Reading this chapter has allowed me to realize that these are not things that I want to be remembered by and they are certainly not Godly. Caring, forgiving, loving, and generosity are just a few of the things that come to mind when I think about how I would like to be remembered. Last night in closing I led the prayer which was a big step for me, this was the first time in my life I have prayed openly with other adults. Everyday my relationship grows deeper with Christ and I look forward to bringing glory to His name.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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