Thursday, September 18, 2008
A night that changed the day
So today began very early with little rest and so much to do. I made it to class a little early to class so I tried to gather my thoughts and get ready for the day, but for whatever reason I was feeling horrible, I was leaning over in class thinking I was going to pass out. It was horrible. Then I had a break from 1-630, so I went and got some Jamba Juice and started in on my hw. The day was getting better. Then I went into Old Testament and overwhelmed with information. Dr. Watson is a brilliant mind and I struggle to always follow along. But it was good. All I could think of was getting home to my wife, and going to bed. But something happened on my way home, I put on a podcast like I always do, I am addicted to listening to other speakers, if you speak I listen... And it was one of my favorite Pastor, Francis Chan from Cornerstone Simi Valley... And oh my gosh, I was completly renewed in strength, and felt God speaking to me saying we need to do something in Riverside! I dunno what it was or what I am suppose to do, but espicially in High School and College students, my heart goes out to them... My heart breaks for them when I think of what they are going through and have no hope, because no one has shared the absolute love of Christ. I wish desparately that I could portray Christ better so that people would know him... Right now the words of this blog cant even describe how my heart is breaking for these students! So now I am at home, listenting, praying, thinking of how I can make myself accessible to God for changing these students lives. It has to happen... We only have two options, and for me to know that I am not doing everything in my being to show people Christ is unacceptable...Maybe that is why I am not able to sleep these past 2 weeks, because I am being self absorbed with the youth group we have right now, maybe we need a complete change in the way we think and our society knows Christians... We need to be ready to do what it takes to follow Christ and love people!!!
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I hear ya David. Sometimes... when I see the things going on in these kids lives... all I want to do is reach out and fix it and make it better for them. What we are doing in frontside, I believe to be a powerful thing. And as you grow in your ability to lead and minister, combined with the team effort that Sandals strives for in every area of its ministry, Kids lives will be changed. Your leadership and how God moves through you are in my prayers.
Hey dave, I am so excited to read this blog, and even more excited to hear that you are listening to the promtings of the holy spirit. Just this week at Joshua I am learning more and more what the church should look like and how american churches have got so many things wrong. We look at the bible in the context of "what can I get out of this scripture" intead of "how can I glorify God". Americans have done such a great job of tailoring the scriptures to fit our lifestyles. But God is so good and patient with us, and He is faithful to convict us in areas we are lacking. I am right there with you; I think we need a complete change in the way we think and the way society views christians. I am excited to see all Christ is doing in your life...
I love you guys, and you and taylor are in my prayers, miss ya!
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