I Am Overflowing.

            I apologize for not posting in a while, I really should share more because I'm bursting at the seems, but I wanted to have something to say that was not word vomit. passionate word vomit, but still not a lesson that you haven't been told eight thousand times. So let me start off by saying this, God is good. I find myself thinking too much, thinking about sins, my own and those of others. Thinking about how I can overcome them, but thinking so deeply that I just create fog and confusion. I am realizing very quickly that above all things I must seek Jesus. When I am seeking Jesus doubts fade, worries burn away and fears run away. Sins quickly become unappealing when the light of my King reveals the ugly monster that seems so inviting behind the veil of darkness. My countenance glows because the cup of my heart overflows with the shining truths of Gods love. The deeper I seek Jesus the more and more and more I see the glorious, meticulous work of his hands in my life and the lives of those around me.

            In other news! Shaun and I got the opportunity to teach a Wednesday night kids group about what God thinks about your physical appearance, It went pretty awesome from what we heard, but I was pretty nervous since Ive never done anything like that before and the kids were ages 4 to 12 which is kind of a huge variation in maturity levels! We were ecstatic to be used by God though. Also, I am directing an off the wall presentation of the book of Jude on April 22 I believe which I find to be a huge privilege and responsibility especially since this is what I will be leaving the church here as my last impression before I go home so I would love If you could keep that In your prayers! I miss you all so much and count the days until I return!

Champion Others, Seek Jesus.

                                                                                                                                 

Expectations assignment

This is one of the assignments from off the wall I wanted to share with my church family to maybe show you a little bit better how I am growing and where I am.

Expectations

                Expectations is a funny word as I think about it in relation to my thoughts about the waning time I have left to soak in at off the wall. I say this because I hope as I learn, grow deeper, think more thoroughly and love more unconditionally that my expectations change. That they would always change to fit the plan you have, to reach the bar and grasp the concepts you created. That being said, my expectations (as of now) are to not only be pushed but learn how best to push myself, to build an iron, bible based foundation, and to love more unconditionally than I could have imagined.

                    I want to be pushed while I am here among this community to do the things that they normally would not. This I know will be difficult because I am not sure anyone else really wants to be pushed the way I do because of the small amount of time I have left. However I will push myself as I take in more and more biblical truths which can be easily shared with me by those around me who have a much deeper biblical knowledge. Honestly, how could I not push myself knowing more and more about a God like ours, how can I not get excited and stay in my seat. My mind must be always kept on the things of heaven in order for this to truly happen!

                     The Bible and the truths it contains should be my book of laws encouragement, hope, and wisdom. I want to know so deeply exactly where I stand. That I will not shake in the of strongest winds and harshest of quakes. It should be my answer for absolutely everything. I want to be able to discuss theology and even to preach if God asks me too. When asked about the things of the Kingdom I want to be incredibly knowledgeable. When even the unsaved asked they will see I am not following blindly but have indeed seen and know the power of God.

                     The point I am striving for is to walk into a room, see a crowd of people, and instantly place them all above myself without question or judgment. I want to be a champion for others because I have the Champion of Champions lifting me up always. To love others even when the do not love me, or bother me, or suck up all my energy. I want to love in an unfeeling manner.

                      These are my expectations as of now. I know and honestly hope they change. However, I most certainly must start somewhere and set goals, a bar to reach. A bar that I hope will be constantly raised out of my reach that I may always have something to strive for. When I leave, I want people to say that I am humble follower of the true God.