...for faithfullness

Oy...I can't believe it's been eight months since I've posted something, as if nothing has happened since then.
So much has changed, in my life and in the world I live in. At the moment I'm single, unemployed, and living with my parents. I'm not taking any classes this semester. I'm no longer in counseling, nor am I pursuing it. Meanwhile, most of my friends have either gotten married or gone off to school. I'm tempted to whine and complain, I'm tempted to despair over how hopeless my situation seems. Fortunately, I serve a God who never changes; indeed, He is faithful to the end.

He doesn't see this time as a waste, but as an opportunity to grow and to serve. For example, last week God used me to help a friend move his parents to Tennessee; and while it may have been a relatively short trip it was so satisfying to help such Godly people iin their time of need. As if that wasn't enough He even used the twenty hour drive (and my ipod) as an means to study His Word and sing praises to his name. Tonight I got to further that by attending a concert by Hillsong United, one of my all time favorite worship bands. It was amazing...incredible...magical, even. Seeing so many believers gathered in one place, pouring themselves out to God made my heart tremble. It's probably the closest I'll get to heaven while I'm still alive and breathing. As if that wasn't enough, so many gave their lives to Christ tonight...including the girl sitting next to me. For the remainder of the night I had to fight the urge to wrap her up in a great big hug.

I'm not trying to plug Hillsong but express my admiration and appreciation for our God, who is truly greater than anything the world has to offer. Experiencing Him is like experiencing the world's greatest high...I don't know why anybody does drugs with a God as fullfilling as He.

Of course, it won't always be this wonderful. I can only hope that when the storms hit I will be as faithful as He. My prayer is that I will embrace this time off and continue looking for opportunities to glorify God. These changes (any changes for that matter), while intimidating, can lead to so much good for the Kingdom...and isn't that why we're here? I need to stop focusing on what I've only seemed to have lost and start exploring the options God has been kind enough to give me.

It really is an honor to serve you, Lord. Thank you.