giants

I looked up the word giant and came across the following definitions:

a. A person or thing of great size.

b. A person or thing of extraordinary power, significance, or importance

God showed me so much about giants when I was at school. He showed me, they only have great power when I give them the power. Right before leaving school, I made a promise to myself not to give any giant that comes my way any power. It takes a lot of prayer and a lot of trust in God. I still have to work on things from time to time, but every step of the way I’m asking God to keep me focused on Him and the plans He has for my life. Will giants come? Yes? We don’t have to give them any power though.

Young Adult Section: Blaze

In this world, you are told how to dress, talk, where to go to school, if you are cool or not. The list goes on and on. When you look at the mirror, would you say you reflect the world? Or God?

My Prayer 

Lord, thank you for another day of life. Thank you for the blessings you give us when we don’t deserve them. Thank you for forgiving us day after day. Thank you for being our Savior as well as our friend. Thank you for our families and our friends. Thank you for everything that you have done for us. In your loving name, Jesus. Amen.

love, peace, and courage

Time

I’m writing you on the last Friday of school and a day before graduation. The last month of school has been full…completely full. It has been so full to the point where I asked God, “Lord, how will I have time to do everything that I need to do?”

This last month our Pastor and a LIFE alumnus co-preached an evangelism series. Four nights a week, the students, our Pastor, and Staff, heading to our sister church to share the gospel. Mind you, we still had class, homework, tests, book reports, visitations, etc.

This past month we learned about Health Evangelism and did a Health Expo at a local Wal-Mart. We learned about Faith and Works, Preaching, How to hold an Evangelism Series and we ended with a class on the Sanctuary. Our last assignment was preaching a 10 minute sermon. It’s funny, I was so nervous at first, but after awhile I really enjoyed it!

This last month, I asked God to give me the time to do everything that was expected of me. This last month has not been easy for me at all or for my classmates. We were tired, stressed, some of us were sick, we were excited about learning all these new treasures, and deeply convicted by what we learned as well. We had to sit back and think about our lives and what changes God was asking us to make. I was so inspired by my classmates, because as we are so different, we are all sincerely here at LIFE for a reason. We all seek to know God more and share Him with others. We encouraged each other every step of the way and we have become a family. I’m also thankful for my family and friends, all the people who read my emails, and all those who donated to my education. They have all made my experience at LIFE something I will never forget. I’m so grateful to know that so many people are praying for me. The key thing I learned this month from God was, what was important to me and how I spend my time.

Please continue to keep my classmates and I in prayer as some of us are still waiting for God to lead us to our next assignment. Most of us will be traveling to our destinations this Sunday, please keep us all in your prayers.

Young Adult Section: Blaze

Two things: No matter how busy you are, please always place God first in your life. Never think you are too small, to do something so big.

My Prayer 

Lord, thank you for another day of life. Lord, for some of us this month has been so busy. We didn’t know if we would be able to find the time to get everything done. Sadly Lord, we didn’t always put you first. God I’m asking today that we use our time wisely and that we place you first, always. Forgive us Father for the things that don’t please you. Thank you Lord, for all of your blessings. Thank you for one more day that we can know you more.  

In your loving name, Jesus. Amen.

love, peace, and courage