Doors

I’m excited to say that new things have just begun.

Up to this point I’ve found myself as rather aimless. While I exceedingly enjoy having a surplus of time on my hands this can only go so far. Since natural inclination is to over commit God’s latest lesson of patience has been quite difficult. I was told to stop. Stop committing. Stop looking. Just BE.

Most would find this request entirely appealing, while I see sacrifice. One must consciously wait upon His direction, His hand, and His audible voice. My decisions become void of influence. Even my best efforts of love and surrender are meaningless in this season without the Lords blessing. What a humbling truth to accept.
For this reason I’ve waited till God’s prodding was apparent. Today was one such day.

I’ll try to make this as short as possible…A Chinese student, Yolanda, is a freshman at NNU who will attend for all four years. From a series of God events she and I have become good friends. When planning a future coffee date I mentioned that I would be attending church this coming Sunday. At this comment she quickly replied with, “I want to go with you.” I was shocked to say the least. No previous conversations would incline me to think that she would be even remotely interested in Western Christian settings. I initially, well up to Saturday night, thought this to be a bad plan. My church happens to be very charismatic. We have loud worship and quite often have the service lead by the Holy Spirit, all of which might frighten a foreigner. Out of good faith though, I believed that God established this meeting for a reason.
So this morning Yolanda had her first Western church experience. To be precise, it was her first Christian experience of any kind. In the midst of worship she revealed that the only thing she knew about Jesus was the Last Supper, and that was just the name. What a shock! I had the opportunity to explain the message throughout the service, and continue that same conversation on our ride home.

In this same service the Youth Pastor asked me to consider leading a children’s Sunday School in the coming months. Door Opened. If Yolanda, who wants to come again to Meridian Vineyard, helps me with the service she’ll hear first hand the foundation of Christ’s life. AAAWWW!!!!
You know? Can you grasp the gravity of this situation?!. Just so cool.

Door 1 opened…Now just praying & waiting for the rest, which I know will come.

another day...

...of learning lessons

I so wish to truthfully say that those all-too-important life lessons have been grasped and put into action, but alas I apparently have a long way to go.

As a mere 22 year old I cannot expect to have within me the wisdom of the world, but where is the line? How much can I ask of myself? Can I create a standard of living that would demand a higher level of integrity, focus, and determination?
Thus far I have supremely failed in every attempt.

A short explanation of the situation…
I’ve basically spent the last 2 days doing nothing. Since my class schedule is light for the first time in four years I barely know what to do with myself. This new found freedom has caught me entirely off guard. I came into this year hoping for a higher degree of character- to spend more time with the Lord and not on personal indulgences. Instead, I’ve sat in my room for two days & watched a season worth of Weeds. While I certainly understand the need for escape or a simple pick-me-up this was out of line. I do enjoy the show, but at what price? I came away with the language of a sailor and the perception of a stonier. A bit dramatic, but you get my point.

So this is the question I’m now asking myself. What will it take to shift this behavior?
First off, I’m here writing this blog. I process my feelings through the use of the written word so I must be doing something right. 1 point towards success.

Now, where do I wish to end?
- fully embracing my need for the Bible, not just prayer
- tracking my life through some form of journaling
- reminding myself of how luck I am everyday
- telling my friends how much they really mean to me
- just being genuine. however that may look

Day 1

Where to begin...?

Rather tired so I will make this short.
-the house is beautiful
- the family is so nice
-i'm oficially in Seattle!
-First day was a graet sucsess

More later.

Pre-Beginning: July 5, 2010

This momentous Monday marks the first day of many spent in Seattle. Being a rather presumptuous individual inclines me to prematurely proclaim “success”.

Based on the overwhelming and rather unexpected victory of Peru I now have complete faith in the adventure unraveling before my eyes...

An explination

For most, the title directs or sets the tone of the play. Whether it be rhyme, lyric, or verse the heading creates the rhythm to which it is understood.
It is our intention for the words to be heard, but rarely are they spoken with such sincerity as to appease the authors ear.
We all hope that the soul of the work will be expressed, and thus properly understood. That our "life's blood", or a mere fraction of it, will run thru that which we have created.
For this very reason I choose to confuse, or rather purpose. I hope to offer a sample of greater things to come. A time in which dignity, respect, and honor will be expressed to the highest degree. When a discerning spirit is favored above foolish timidity or quickened temper...Thus Princess & the Pea came to be.