Mark 10:9 "Therefore what God has joined together, let no man
separate."
I am going to share with you all something I don't like sharing. I
want a wife. That's it plain and simple or, so it sounds. I've never had a
girlfriend before or any thing like that. I've tried and was told that I wasn't
their type. I found out later that I was told that because women often want
the bad boys. Of which I can't, because of my conscience, even try to
become. Some people that I am close with told me that there is a lady out
there for me but, this only brought me into depression because I didn't
believe it. For I have heard that so many times it got to be monotones. I then
just asked God if such a woman exists. He told me she does and I rejoiced
and since I didn't know Her name I call her Stardust. That happened when I
was 19. I am now 24 and still waiting with no prospects in sight. Know that I
am not purposely looking for her. It's just something that I am anticipating.
However, I got discouraged at the age of 21. I knew that God said
she exists but, I got discouraged. That discouragement sent me down a
spiral that I wish that no one would ever go down. I did things I regret and
forever will regret. Yet God met me there and lifted me up from " My pit of
despair." I say "my pit" because I put myself there. I need reminding of His
promise and He gave to me in His word, though I forget where it was. It
simply said "do you not know that God is faithful?" I needed that. He made
sure I wouldn't forget those words too. Because here I am 24 and getting
discouraged again. I am hearing of people getting together and people back
home getting married. It honestly is hard to hear those things.
However, I am not going to get discouraged because I know that it
paralyzes and stops me and anyone who gets discouraged to stop doing
the work we are called to. God gave Mark 10:9 as an encouragement.
Because from where He stands, I am already married. So this verse is my
confirmation verse and a verse to look to when this poison of
discouragement gets into me because it is only a matter of time before I it
comes again. Thank you for listening to a tired old story and I hope it helped
you some how.
Praise God for Stardust and His words of comfort and
encouragement.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Where would I be?
Romans 8:1 " There is therefore now no condemnation for those
who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according
to the Spirit."
A thought I do not like to entertain is the thought of where I would be without Jesus. I don't like to think of it because of how grim it would be. Ultimately, I would be in Hell, burning forever! With no hope, love, mercy, or grace. However, on our temporal plain of existence. I could've been I murderer, taking lives from people and maybe even sending people to Hell. I could've been a thief, stealing from others and making their lives miserable. Maybe even to the point where they commit suicide. I could've been fornicator, treating women as a form of entertainment and pleasure. Having children but, leaving them fatherless. Destroying families and causing those children to do the same. Families need a father and a mother to show the children how a family should be. To be a living the example of love. I could've done so much harm in this world and laughed at it.
However, this is not the case. God gave me a family that lives that example of what a family should be like. They showed me love at every turn and because of them I have Jesus in my life. God called me to Himself before I was born by working in my parents' lives. I praise God for my family and the example of love they have shown me.
Now if you don't have that, don't think you are not reachable. Each of us have different backgrounds and stories and that is the beauty of it. All that we have done and went through cannot separate us from God and His love. He wants us to come to Him but, He will not force us to come. We must choose Him. If you have chosen Him, REJOICE!!! Because " There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." Heaven has never seemed
so close.
I will never forget the day I first believed, I was a little child and my Dad told me of the way. My Dad and Mom told all of their children of Jesus and that He is the Saviour. More importantly he told us that we are sinners and we need Jesus to be saved from Hell. Thank you Dad, I love you.
Praise God for "all" that happens, for He is glorified through our lives.
who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according
to the Spirit."
A thought I do not like to entertain is the thought of where I would be without Jesus. I don't like to think of it because of how grim it would be. Ultimately, I would be in Hell, burning forever! With no hope, love, mercy, or grace. However, on our temporal plain of existence. I could've been I murderer, taking lives from people and maybe even sending people to Hell. I could've been a thief, stealing from others and making their lives miserable. Maybe even to the point where they commit suicide. I could've been fornicator, treating women as a form of entertainment and pleasure. Having children but, leaving them fatherless. Destroying families and causing those children to do the same. Families need a father and a mother to show the children how a family should be. To be a living the example of love. I could've done so much harm in this world and laughed at it.
However, this is not the case. God gave me a family that lives that example of what a family should be like. They showed me love at every turn and because of them I have Jesus in my life. God called me to Himself before I was born by working in my parents' lives. I praise God for my family and the example of love they have shown me.
Now if you don't have that, don't think you are not reachable. Each of us have different backgrounds and stories and that is the beauty of it. All that we have done and went through cannot separate us from God and His love. He wants us to come to Him but, He will not force us to come. We must choose Him. If you have chosen Him, REJOICE!!! Because " There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." Heaven has never seemed
so close.
I will never forget the day I first believed, I was a little child and my Dad told me of the way. My Dad and Mom told all of their children of Jesus and that He is the Saviour. More importantly he told us that we are sinners and we need Jesus to be saved from Hell. Thank you Dad, I love you.
Praise God for "all" that happens, for He is glorified through our lives.
Monday, December 2, 2013
And Even More Life
Hello again everyone. Sam here with a little update. We did our last kid's club for a while but they will be back next year. Until then, we will be doing a few other things. One thing we will be doing is volunteer work at a hospital slash mentally disabled care facility. I honestly am very uneasy in a hospital. I just don't like them but, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. We might also be doing more out reaches in Antigua, or maybe even Guatemala City. We have a team from Florida here now and they are going to help with the hospital and even maybe the out reaches. Please pray for us all, the battle is very real here and all of us can feel it.
Sometimes I feel like a soldier on the frontlines, It is hard to be away from family. Especially now, since I was always there during Christmas. However, God has me here for a reason and I am glad to be here.
Praise be to God for all that He does and more. Merry Christmas :)
Last Kid's club
Us all packed in the car!
Sometimes I feel like a soldier on the frontlines, It is hard to be away from family. Especially now, since I was always there during Christmas. However, God has me here for a reason and I am glad to be here.
Praise be to God for all that He does and more. Merry Christmas :)
And my first Thanksgiving away from home!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
More life
The last few days, there has been a tech fast. I am glad for it as well. If you can take your ear buds out for a little while, I can guarantee that you can find peace in the quiet. Also seeking the Lord and His word will be more wonderful. Thanksgiving is going to be weird not being home for that since I have never been without my family on the holidays. Christmas is going to be weird too. I also won't be home for a few birthdays and that is hard for me. However, life isn't about me. I am here for a reason and even though I miss my family and friends, I am glad to be here. Here is a picture of my intern team.
(left to right) Zeke, Kensie, Rachel, and I :)
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Life Here
So, This time I'm going to tell what is happening here. A few weeks
ago, there was a pastor's conference and that went very well, even though we
were all running around doing everything that happens behind the scenes. No
body sees us doing what we do but, that doesn't matter because I know one
who does and that's all that matters. We all had fun throughout the process
but, it was strenuous. After the conference we cleaned up all the rooms and
got a few others things done. Now, there isn't much work to be done but, there
is still some things to do. Since there isn't much, we went out into town to pass
out bibles and tracks. People take them gladly but, I don't know if what we are
doing is actually helping. However, that is not for me to know, God knows what
goes on and all I have to do is trust He will reach those people. He is capable of
doing more than that though. Later my team and I just went around town and
talked, looked in shops, and talked with some people. It was nice to be out in
town even though I personaly don't like going out. I acually like staying home
and doing things there, not that I am afraid to go out, I just feel I can do more
good at home. It's hard to believe that a month and a half has gone by. It will be
hard to leave here but, it is going to happen so no reason to fight it. This
doesn't apply to every situation though. There are things that should be fought
for.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Praise God for all He does.
The Church
ago, there was a pastor's conference and that went very well, even though we
were all running around doing everything that happens behind the scenes. No
body sees us doing what we do but, that doesn't matter because I know one
who does and that's all that matters. We all had fun throughout the process
but, it was strenuous. After the conference we cleaned up all the rooms and
got a few others things done. Now, there isn't much work to be done but, there
is still some things to do. Since there isn't much, we went out into town to pass
out bibles and tracks. People take them gladly but, I don't know if what we are
doing is actually helping. However, that is not for me to know, God knows what
goes on and all I have to do is trust He will reach those people. He is capable of
doing more than that though. Later my team and I just went around town and
talked, looked in shops, and talked with some people. It was nice to be out in
town even though I personaly don't like going out. I acually like staying home
and doing things there, not that I am afraid to go out, I just feel I can do more
good at home. It's hard to believe that a month and a half has gone by. It will be
hard to leave here but, it is going to happen so no reason to fight it. This
doesn't apply to every situation though. There are things that should be fought
for.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Praise God for all He does.
The Church
We helped make the thing from the ground up!
First Church Service
A few people that came to help with the Pastor's conference.
Great people and they were fun to be with!
Bilingual teaching at the conference.
More of the team that helped us with the conference.
Still great people!
Having fun making dough! He's a really fun guy too!
I am missing my family and friends back home but, people like these make this fun and the army of God great!
Praise God for His soldiers who are willing to do the work joyfully.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Listen
Proverbs 23:19 "Hear, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way."
I've pondered this verse for a while now and by thinking about it, it showed me how unwilling I am to not listen. To go with what I think should be done instead of listening to others and what they have to say. I wasn't extreme about my way but, wasn't listening either. Then there's the part about guiding my heart in the way. Honestly, when I first read it. I thought is said "the right way" not "the way". I have always heard it said that Jesus is "the way". I believe this as well. So once the correction was made it made more sense to me. So, I am to listen more and read more about "the way" (Jesus).
That is what I am going to do.
Praise God for His word.
Things are going good by the way. I do miss my family back home and it brings me to tears when I think of them. I love them very much and all they have taught me always comes to mind throughout every day. I praise God for my family. It's difficult not being with them. However, I am a soldier and will press on for the glory of God!
I've pondered this verse for a while now and by thinking about it, it showed me how unwilling I am to not listen. To go with what I think should be done instead of listening to others and what they have to say. I wasn't extreme about my way but, wasn't listening either. Then there's the part about guiding my heart in the way. Honestly, when I first read it. I thought is said "the right way" not "the way". I have always heard it said that Jesus is "the way". I believe this as well. So once the correction was made it made more sense to me. So, I am to listen more and read more about "the way" (Jesus).
That is what I am going to do.
Praise God for His word.
Things are going good by the way. I do miss my family back home and it brings me to tears when I think of them. I love them very much and all they have taught me always comes to mind throughout every day. I praise God for my family. It's difficult not being with them. However, I am a soldier and will press on for the glory of God!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Life
Romans 6:8-10 8"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God."
Many people want eternal life, or youth, but are unwilling to go to God for it. Some say " I don't want to be bogged down by all the rules and traditions" or " I don't want to have to change the way I live." These are sad reasons to not want to live forever. Some of them just say that God doesn't exist which is not true, He does exist and the evidence is very convincing! When I die or the Lord takes me home, I will live forever! How awesome is that! All you who read this ask yourself if the same is true of you. If yes, Praise God! However, if you can't say that it is true of you then all you have to do is ask Jesus into your heart. He is waiting to come in but, He will never force His way on you. I ask you to ask Him in, because I want to see you in Heaven :) I want the whole world to come to heaven.
I'm going to pray for those who don't yet have Jesus.
Praise God for life eternal!
Many people want eternal life, or youth, but are unwilling to go to God for it. Some say " I don't want to be bogged down by all the rules and traditions" or " I don't want to have to change the way I live." These are sad reasons to not want to live forever. Some of them just say that God doesn't exist which is not true, He does exist and the evidence is very convincing! When I die or the Lord takes me home, I will live forever! How awesome is that! All you who read this ask yourself if the same is true of you. If yes, Praise God! However, if you can't say that it is true of you then all you have to do is ask Jesus into your heart. He is waiting to come in but, He will never force His way on you. I ask you to ask Him in, because I want to see you in Heaven :) I want the whole world to come to heaven.
I'm going to pray for those who don't yet have Jesus.
Praise God for life eternal!
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