It has been too long since I have been able to write on this on-line journal and I am feeling a little down that I haven't done a better job keeping up with all of this. To say the least, the last two weeks have been extremely busy for all of us and we have had many hours of ministry opportunities that has not only left us extremely filled with our cups running over but also very tired. The boys and girls in both Tillman's Corner and Gulfport treated us with unbelievable shows and represented both themselves and our Lord in a huge way. Thank you so much for your dedication.
This week we have been in Lithia Florida and have seen more rain in the last 4 days than we have seen all summer long. Although the weather has been stormy in the afternoons we have been truly blessed with an awesome group of boys and girls who have met and exceeded all of our expectations. Next week we head to South Carolina and can't wait to get Raul Hernandez back from Youth camp. We all miss you Jeff. Maddie, everyone sends their love. Chris and Daniel hope your summer is going well. Chris sorry about the World Cup.
Today we had a little bit of a come to Jesus meeting. The strain of being on the road for as long as we are can sometimes cause even the most loving people to lose their patience so I decided to shift our focus to what it is we love about what we do and and what we love about each other. Tonight everyone wrote a note of affirmation to each other and I am blown away by what an encouraging word will do to lighten the load of a brother and sister.
The verse I can't shake today is "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden down and I will give you rest." That part I LOVE. Rest is something that we sometimes could use a bit more of. However the second part of that verse is what we all sometimes struggle with. "Take my yoke upon thee and learn from me now for I am gentle and low in heart. Here you'll find rest for your weary soul for my load is easy and my burden is light" Taking on that yoke is something we must daily surrender to. I can visualize that picture of being not in control of my life but being dependent upon God to direct my path. I used to think of this as God steering the yoke like a guy driving a mule team but I more and more see this yoke as me coming along side of my Lord and Savior and learning from Him how to walk and surrendering to His wisdom and experience. It is only when we stop fighting that steadiness that only comes from the Father that we can find rest when walk and work along side of the Savior. When we do we can truly experience the load as being easy and the burden's of life as being light.
To all of our friends and family members please forgive my tardiness and please don't stop praying for each member of our team as we continue on mission for God.
Musically His,
Phillip
This week we have been in Lithia Florida and have seen more rain in the last 4 days than we have seen all summer long. Although the weather has been stormy in the afternoons we have been truly blessed with an awesome group of boys and girls who have met and exceeded all of our expectations. Next week we head to South Carolina and can't wait to get Raul Hernandez back from Youth camp. We all miss you Jeff. Maddie, everyone sends their love. Chris and Daniel hope your summer is going well. Chris sorry about the World Cup.
Today we had a little bit of a come to Jesus meeting. The strain of being on the road for as long as we are can sometimes cause even the most loving people to lose their patience so I decided to shift our focus to what it is we love about what we do and and what we love about each other. Tonight everyone wrote a note of affirmation to each other and I am blown away by what an encouraging word will do to lighten the load of a brother and sister.
The verse I can't shake today is "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden down and I will give you rest." That part I LOVE. Rest is something that we sometimes could use a bit more of. However the second part of that verse is what we all sometimes struggle with. "Take my yoke upon thee and learn from me now for I am gentle and low in heart. Here you'll find rest for your weary soul for my load is easy and my burden is light" Taking on that yoke is something we must daily surrender to. I can visualize that picture of being not in control of my life but being dependent upon God to direct my path. I used to think of this as God steering the yoke like a guy driving a mule team but I more and more see this yoke as me coming along side of my Lord and Savior and learning from Him how to walk and surrendering to His wisdom and experience. It is only when we stop fighting that steadiness that only comes from the Father that we can find rest when walk and work along side of the Savior. When we do we can truly experience the load as being easy and the burden's of life as being light.
To all of our friends and family members please forgive my tardiness and please don't stop praying for each member of our team as we continue on mission for God.
Musically His,
Phillip
posted by Frack at
7:08 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home