Exhausted

I'm tired. I have been soo exhausted all week long. Sometimes I have such a hard time focusing on God because of how tired I am. I realized tonight that I need to do as much as I can to focus on Him instead of thinking about how tired I am and how much more important He is than how tired I feel. I also think I am suffering from horrible senioritis which for those of you who don't know what that is.....it's like the horrible feeling you get when you're a senior in high school and how bad you want to get out of school. And I still got a long ways to go yet. But be praying for me please. I will be praying for you as well. Good night and God bless!

Just a Thought.

I just got back from Mosaic tonight, where I had the privelge to see people that I haven't seen in months and months. Now I'm just sitting here about to go to bed but have such a peace over me that makes me feel so calm and silent after a long, productive day. I gotta say that right now I'm listening to The Glorious Unseen. The music these guys write is very truely straight from the heart and straight to God. Not some stuff that seems like it's got that "worldly" factor in it. They really cry out to God in their music and it's so soft and calm and really has a good way of closing out the day. But, I must go to bed. Good night to the two other bloggers that follow me.

Isaiah 42 8-17

8 "I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you."
Song of Praise to the Lord 10Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.
11 Let the desert and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops.
12 Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands.
13 The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies.
14 "For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant.
15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers into islands and dry up the pools.
16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
17 But those who trust in idols, who say to images, 'You are our gods,' will be turned back in utter shame.

Always late nights.

I have to say that today was a really good day. A day that I felt really relaxed from all the stress of school, college searches, job searches, all the crazy things that life brings us. Took the afternoon after school to head up to Guitar Center and add some more fun toys to my ever growing pedalboard. The Pro-Co Rat and the Ernie Ball V2 JR. Kind of like birthday presents for myself since my 18th birthday is on Sunday. And how am I spending that day you ask? Well, I'm running sound for church in the morning ( oh how I love running sound :) ) and then driving 4 and 1/2 hours to Greenville, Illinois to Greenville College for a visit. Cornerstone University was a great experience. The college campus was awesome and the people there were probably the nicest people I've ever met. But, the downfall came. The music department did not quite meet my expectations. But apparently thats the same feelings of the proffessors there too. Greenville is this weekend and it should be one great experience while I'm there. 10 recording studios in one single building!!!!! And the spiritual encounter there just felt so right when I was there in the summer. So check back with me next week to find out where I have decided to go for school. Pray that God would lead me in the direction for which he thinks is best for me. A whole lot of rambling going on in this blog so maybe that means I'm getting tired. Well, off to bed then. Till then, Be Blessed and see you soon!

Exciting Weekend.

As I'm gearing up for my small, short trip to Grand Rapids for a college visit this weekend, tonight was worth the time to stay home. A time to do nothing for once after being really stressed and busy this week and reflect on the past couple of weeks and reflect on God. I feel refreshed after this week. Enlightened. It's crazy to think about the future ahead of me and to think that one year from this exact time, I will probably be sitting in a college dorm room with a whole new set of friends. Kinda crazy I think. God has really opened up my eyes this week to show me that I really am growing up. I'll be moving on and instead of trying to graduate high school, I'll be learning and setting myself in place for a career for the rest of my life. People really are right when they say that time flies. 4 years ago, I wouldn't even think of myself being where I am today. It's amazing how God can work in someone so much that it would make them stop and think that they haven't even realized it until now. And lately, I have been so stressed and unfocused on things because I feel like I'm running out of time every time the clock ticks. Tonight was just one of those much needed nights that give you a chance to sit back and reflect on what I am really doing. It's also crazy to think that your encounters with God can be at the strangest of times. Tonight was one of those times.

I'm Back!

Hey everyone! I apologize for the leave of absense that I have been on the past week. Look for the new post coming very, very soon! God Bless!

God Questions

This morning Wes Bell added the next installment to our series at Harvest Chapel called "God Questions." We talked about eternity this morning and I have to say that from looking at my notes on todays sermon, the one thing that really stands out to me a whole lot more than the others thats speaks such truth would be from Ecc. 7:2. "Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart." Isn't that crazy to think that our destiny as humans that God created is death? Definately not something you thought would be true huh? James 4:14 says "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." Also crazy! We think of these people that live to 100 years or longer and say, "thats a long time." Apparently not. And to think that we sin all the time makes you think, "where am I going when I die?" Heaven or Hell? They are both very real places. Hell is defined as a place of justice, suffering, accumulation of our sins. Now again, this is no place where it's like "yeah lets party! we can do anything we want here!" Suffering for eternity? Two words that you really don't like together. Is it a place you want to be? I would hope not. And then theres Heaven. And why is Heaven our hope? Because we get a new body (2 Cor. 5:4), custom built house (John 14:1-3), get to talk with Bible Heroes (personal favorite of mine), and see our loved ones (also a favorite). What could be better? WE GET TO SEE GOD!! No more falling or failing. It will be.....perfection. Now remember that I'm just kind of going off todays notes this morning so.......

How not to get to Heaven-
1.) Trust your good works
2.) Trust your traditions and religions
3.) Trust your backgrounds and nationality

How to get to Heaven-
Romans 8:8-10 " Salvations that comes from trusting Christ - which is the message we preach - is already within easy reach. In fact, the Scriptures say, "The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart." For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved."

Now, really quick question for you, are you willing to risk the difference between going to Heaven or Hell?

And it all starts here.

Hey everyone, say hello to my new blog. I will keep this updated mostly everyday or as much as I can. Feel free to check it out and drop me a message. Right now it is 1:00 a.m. on October 4. I have just gotten home from hanging out at the church with some buds from youth group. I got to play Rock Band for the first time today, and guess what I played......the drums. Oh man it was almost embarrassing to watch me play drums on Rock Band due to the fact that I can't play drums. Reflecting on the night, I was amazed to see 50+ kids show up after a high school football game to just chill and watch movies, volleyball, Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Good time of fellowship with some good friends and a good time. This night made up for my "blah" night of work before hand. Came home in a good mood and now just listening to some tunes and tomorrow goin to get my mother a birthday gift. Should be a great weekend and the Little 10 Tournemant starts Monday for my boys on the soccer team. Go SOMONAUK!