I have a reason to Worship

The last few days I have been listening to the song "Desert Song" by Hillsong. It talks about prayer and trusting the Lord. In the last couple of months I have had to trust that God has a plan for me and I can't make my plans because God will always change them. It has been so encouraging to have brothers and sisters whom I pray with and trust alot, to see God use them in my life has challenged me! God is so good and he answers prayer no matter what. I am trusting God with my steps, rather than saying I don't understand or why is this happening. God has my future planned and I am ready for it no matter what happens.

God's Will

I have been thinking about what God's will for my life is and I have come to the conclusion that it is something far bigger than I can imagine. Living in Des Moines this summer has been so rewarding. The trials I have gone through have made me stronger and the ones that are happening now have been growing me. The trials are gonna be worth it because Christ knows what needs to happen. I think that whatever happens will grow me and teach me.

Whirlwinds Of Wisdom

Today I was thinking about how much God teaches us and sometimes we don't realize it. I was thinking how much God breaks us to build us up. He puts us through trials and we can either call on Him for help; or try to do it ourself. I was thinking about my life thus far in knowing Christ. So many things have changed and it hasn't always been fun. I was looking at a faithwalkers video, and the main singer had a question for the group. It went like this:

Who do you want to be in Christ? There were three choices and we needed to make a decision.
1) Those who have decided to follow Christ and never look back
2) Those who have decided to follow Christ and can't stop looking back
3) Those who have not decided

I want to be the person who has decided and never looks back.

That's all for now

Family TIme

This weekend I am returning to my hometown for a family reunion. I am so excited to see my family, but a little wary to go. I am excited to show them how much I have changed. God is so good and he is constantly working in lives around me. I am so excited to camp out and take many photos. Family is super important to me, but I love living for Christ and not being around my hometown very often. I love new experiences and challenges, and am excited to see what happens in the next month. More to come later....

Accomplishments

Today I was thinking about how much my life has changed in three years. In three years, I have put my faith in Christ, moved and made Des Moines my permanent location, finished three years of school, shared the gospel with numerous people (never thought I would do that), coached soccer, and am getting my license. I have been through so much, but Christ has placed me where I am and I am thankful for the priviledge to be a part of His great plan for my life. I am blessed to be surrounded by many people who love me and want what is best for me. I am daily challenged by the Lord to get out of my comfort zone. More to come later....