Next Step

Yesterday marked one year that I have been at Holiday Inn Express, Olive Branch, MS. In that time I have worked every shift around the clock and every day of the week. I have moved into management and enjoy my job, however I am wondering what the next step will be. I am know that moving up further will mean a change of locations since that is the nature of the industry. I know that God has big things in store and I am ready to get out of the routine into great things, yet I am waiting on God. I am happy with where we live and would love to have a job working much closer to home- like New Albany but I am not sure where to look first so I am just waiting. I am excited about what God is in store for our ministry and I am ready for  all of His abundance. I feel that we are on the edge of great abundance in every area of our life, spiritual, physcical, emotional and financial. We know God has called us to to do great things and that will require great resources that only God can provide. Meanwhile I know that I must take things one day at a time. i have never been that good at waiting but waiting I must...

I am Determined!

The past few days have been busy with work, school and then revival. I am so glad that I am off work for two days and glad that it is Sunday. Last night we had a wonderful time in God's house wrapping up three nights of revival with Bro. Jeremy Sheldon. Afterwards we had some fellowship with the people of God. Now we are getting ready for a great Sunday Service at 2pm. I am enjoying just doing what I love to do- playing the piano. We have plans for doing great things in this church as we work with the pastor, but there is no pressure to come in and do everything at once. We are just getting to know the people and just helping in anyway we can. I will be leading a Youth Rally at the end of May and it is gonna be great. Also looking forward to being part of the ministy team for Apostolic Family Fellowship Camp in June- It is a new and wonderful season that it blooming for us and for once we are taking things slow enough to see the beautiful unfolding of God's plan. I know that in the day in which we live it is so important that we make our steps secure and certain. This race is not to the swift, but to the one who endures to the end. In the words of a great old gospel song - " I am Determined to hold out til the end!"

A Simple Southern Day

Well today has been another day of just rolling with the flow. Pretty good start to the day although noisy as usual with three kids, a dog and a cat. Had the roof of the trailer cleaned and then sealed today which is a good thing but a very loud project. Meanwhile, I fixed a good lunch of Cabbage, Smoked Sausage, Yellow squash with Onions and Sarah fixed the corn bread. I like the finer foods in life as much as the next guy but it really is hard to beat that simple, southern, country kind of cooking. Afterwards I rolled my way to the shower and then made it on in to the hotel for an exciting Thursday night at work. Actually it is slow, not dead just slow. Now getting things in order for the weekend here and looking forward to a few days off to rest and hopefully enjoy nice weather. The weekend shall include gardening and yard work- I could use a really cheap mower if anyone has one let me know- I gotta get those weeds cut before they overtake us! Give me a holler if ya can help out with that!

Today We Sailed On

Today has not been a very eventful day, but it has been a good day. Sometimes we ride on the high waves of the seas of life and other days we struggle to keep the wind in the sails but on a day like today it is good to know that we simply sailed on. Today we have been kept in perfect peace if we have kept our minds on Jesus. If we have trusted fully in the Master, then joy has been in our hearts regardless of what is going on around us. The longer I live the more I believe that there is no greater thrill then just to know that God has kept us for another day. Even on the days that don't seem like a big deal, we are living in the blessings of the Lord. I look around and think, "I wish I had a better job, more money, more time..." yet I also know that I am blessed to have a job and the strength to work, I have more than enough to provide for my families need and every moment I have is a gift that is precious. Treasure the seemingly quiet days in life and remember that if you are in the valley, there you will find peace and according to Psalms 23- your soul will be restored.
Well, I suppose that is all for now.

Just a quick note

I have had a scripture on my mind all afternoon that I want to share with everyone. There are times when you just feel weary. Your body, your mind, and your spirit are just drained from the struggles of every day life. Maybe there is not anything that is going wrong, and your world is not falling apart but then you still just want to fall down and rest. Perhaps you get overwhelmed at moments and just need to scream or cry. The Bible says in Psalms 120:1- "I cried unto the Lord and he heard me." Just remember that it is okay to turn to the Lord and cry sometimes- he will hear you! And I am thankful that He gives rest to the weary. Sometimes we just need to fall into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and let Him comfort us and give us rest.

Everything Changes

It can be an exciting thing to live and work for the Lord. It can also be difficult as well. The one thing that I am learning is that when you move into a new season in the life you are called to live, some things and some people may not have the same place in your life. It is not always about letting go but rather moving into a new position in your life. The people that are your "best friends" may become more distant and your may not feel as close. This is not because you have any thing against them or due to any problem in the relationship. Sometimes you have to go into new territory where God has not called these other people to walk with you. The thing that is great is that God will always bring those new relationships that will give you the support that you need. I have come to realize that certain friends that I cared about are just simply not part of my life now and that I must accept them as what they were and be greatful for their place in my life. You can not hold on to people when it is time for them to move along. I guess what I am saying is that if someone who you care about wants to go- Let them go. It may hurt for a minute but holding them too long will cause more hurt in the long run. Family, you can not change, and they will always be a part of your life but the role they have in your daily life may change and that is okay it is about growing and moving from one place to another in your life. Enough about all that. I feel that something is about to change in my life and I don't feel that is bad but rather that it is another part of the process of moving to where God wants us to be- But the unknown can be a little scary. I am just going to trust the Lord and follow the leading of the Holy Ghost . Today is my Monday, so ya'll have a good 'un!

The Best is Yet to Come...

It has been a great day. Enjoyed the beautiful weather and a beautiful atmosphere in the house of the Lord today. I was blessed with the opportunity to minister the word of God at our new church home, New Beginnings today... Forgetting those things which are behind and pressing on toward the prize! God has great things in store for His children when we learn to let go of yesterday and reach for what He has in store for our future. I once heard it said that when your memories are bigger than your dreams, you are in trouble. We should learn to thank God for what He has brought us through and look forward to the wonderful plans that He holds for our future. The promises of God are yes and amen! I believe that in the midst of the signs of the end times all around us, there is still a great out pouring of the Holy Ghost being poured out just as was prophised by the Prophet Joel. With our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony, so let the redeemed of the Lord say so! Share the love of God with someone today and let your light so shine among men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven! I pray that each of you has a wonderful night and a great week!