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.
2 comments:
i love you so, Jason, and my heart yearns for you to know the peace, love, joy, and hope that Jesus freely gives. and you'll come to know all these things and more as the Holy Spirit gives you understanding by His grace...
remember this: He called you by name to become His child. it's never an accident or an unplanned thing when someone becomes a follower of Christ. He knows each and every one, and has a plan for each and every one--a good plan!! He loves you so, and is waiting with eager, open arms to pour out His blessings upon you if you'll take them.
so wonderful... i wish you could take this class with me that i'm taking right now... it's wonderful. maybe i can share with you what i learn as the Lord grants me understanding.=)
all my love
Hey! Jason! You posted! I don't follow you, and perhaps I should, but I was reminded that you actually HAVE a blog even if you don't write in it frequently.
Anyway, I'm glad that the Lord touched your heart in that way. I'm also glad that you're learning to accept where you are in life right now--admirable, and godly. I, like you, tend to want to whine about my singleness or whatever when I know deep down it's probably a time of growth and it's ultimately good for me. :)
Prayers are with you, friend.
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