I make a lot of mistakes. My mom would say that they're mainly physical, but she's a nurse, so she's very keen to my injuries. I would say a majority of my mistakes are done mentally. I forget things. I actually just remembered, as I have been typing this, that I was supposed to find a way to sell my books back to school a couple weeks ago. I'll have to follow-up with that as soon as I fill you guys in on the adventure. Lots of times as I remember things that were forgotten, I often feel the need to hit myself on the back of the head. I'm not sure that this ever happened to me as a child, so it's most likely not because of my upbringing, but I've seen it in a lot of movies.
I was recently convicted about something and I felt as if I had gotten hit over the back of the head by the Holy Spirit. A lot of my friends are joining staff with Cru, so I have a lot of conversations with people who are trying to raise financial support in order to go where they feel God is calling them. I often take some time to talk to these friends about not being so focused on the future of their ministry that they miss the opportunity to partake in ministry as they are raising support. I was reminded of that as I was listening to a sermon yesterday, and I started to feel a slight sting on the back of my head.
I wouldn't say that I've been missing opportunities for ministry, but I realized that I've been so focused on finding a job and a place to live that sometimes my heart isn't all in for what God is bringing to me today. Every day is supposed to be lived in and of that day, and I continually catch myself living for what God is bringing in the future. I appreciated a little reminder that God uses us every day. He doesn't just wait to use us in the good times. He doesn't wait til we're on some sort of pedestal, but He uses us all along the way.
HOUSE UPDATE
Dylan moved down last week. We've had some amazing and crazy adventures since he came down, including scuba diving with and catching a 11-14 foot Tiger Shark! I was very glad I made it out of the water. We're both currently residing in Kristen Machado's beach house. Emily, the girl with the heart of a champion, is living here as well, and Megan Green, she's a Texas girl. I never would've thought I would come down here, being blessed by the company of Dylan, and living with a bunch of women, but it's been great! They are all very wonderful and make sure we're fed and well taken care of, which I'm sure our mothers in Wisconsin will be happy to know.
We've been looking for a place to live downtown. Dylan doesn't have a vehicle and isn't sure he wants to get one, and I still feel called to be downtown in order to be closer to the homeless people and college students where I was feeling so many ministry opportunities. We have been following up with a few craigslist opportunities, so we're really hoping that one of them works out soon.
JOB UPDATE
I have still been networking and attempting to find an engineering job, but I still haven't found anything. With the arrival of Dylan and the hopeful opportunity to be living in a house together soon, I have decided it's time to start making a little bit of money, so I followed up with a few craigslist ads today that I'm waiting to hear back from.
I truly believe that God wants me here. I still don't know whether it's for ministry or for a career, but I will continue to walk forward so that I walk right along with His plan. Just as I told you about the vision I had where God was the size of the Hulk, I will continue to walk forward with my eyes on His back, knowing that I'm following the Man who knows the perfect plan for my life.
Dylan picked up a bunch of applications for restaurants a few days ago, and we returned them today. He is also following up with some craigslist ads, so I'm sure he'll find something soon.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Praise God for bring Dylan down and providing us with a home with two warm beds and air-conditioning!
We would love to have a place to live downtown. The girls are great and they have been a huge blessing, but we think it is time to give them their house back and get to serving the Lord downtown.
Jobs. I'm not sure where God wants us to be, but pray that He leads us to a place where we can serve Him the most.
Thanks! Love you all!!!
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