didn't know quite where to put this but anywho.....I just figured that I update people where I'm at with God. I'm considering going to the uk for a mission trip next summer. Not really concrete cause I'm kinda questioning how I'm going to get there in terms of finances. But regardless, God is an awesome God. If He wants me to go, I will get there regardless. But the following summer or after that trip, I'm going to the holy land. I'm going to Israel to witness there. I know many people know about Christ there but they need encouragement. Especially with what is going on. Many people came up to me that I might end up not coming home if I go to Israel. I smile and say, yes I will. I will be home with God. Some people talk to me and say that I have come along way since falls creek. I can't deny this fire that burns in me. I willingly pour out myself only to be filled back up with God's spirit. It's time for me to do something for the kingdom and give glory back to Him. Actually start making a difference in this fallen world and show people that I am for real when I commit to something worthwhile.
----------------- Just when they think they got all the answers, I change the questions.
Just curious - usually when one goes on a mission trip, there is a concrete plan in place. And are you going alone or with others?
You said - It's time for me to do something for the kingdom and give glory back to Him. Actually start making a difference in this fallen world and show people that I am for real when I commit to something worthwhile.
- - Be careful to listen to the Holy Spirit regarding this and not take on too much in your own strength.
As for the mission trip I will be going with a group and as for listening to the holy spirit, yes that is true. And I feel a calling in my life from God to be shown what it is like to be willing to be used by Him. Even though I could be used by God at anytime or any moment, going on this mission trip just maybe the biggest chance I have to see if I have what it takes to make it to that next level in my walk with God. I want to be that servant of God to where I can be trusted with many things. When I can talk to anyone and know their situation and know where they are coming from. I will be able to witness to them and help them out in anyway I can. I just simply want to serve God. It doesn't matter what where and how. If there is a need, I want to be in the midst of it, bring glory to God while I do it. I know you care d rob, but even if my human strength shall fail me, God's strength will not. I'm not relying on my strength but His pa**ion to not see one perish but to come running to Him crying "Abba!" I just simply want to serve the one who sent His servants to put on a walk through drama so that I might come to know Him. I am ready and willing to be the feet and hands of God.
----------------- Just when they think they got all the answers, I change the questions.
And I feel a calling in my life from God to be shown what it is like to be willing to be used by Him.
- - How?
going on this mission trip just maybe the biggest chance I have to see if I have what it takes to make it to that next level in my walk with God. I want to be that servant of God to where I can be trusted with many things.
- - It sounds like you are an NFL player in preseason trying to make the team. It is not about you having what it takes. It is about you getting out of the way so that Christ can work through you.
Also, if you want to be trusted with many things - make sure you are doing it with the little every day things.
I know you care d rob, but even if my human strength shall fail me, God's strength will not.
- - I understand that - and I do care. But you don't want to put yourself in a situation where God has to do a major miracle to pull you out of the fire.
You have been a member here before me. And you have been in some tough situations if I recall correctly. That's why I am commenting on this.
God will tell you when He is ready to send you somewhere.
I'm not suggesting that you don't go on the trip - but to ensure God is calling the shots. And from the way you are expressing yourself on this, along with the issues you have had in the past - I wonder if God is indeed calling the shots here.
Quote: Originally posted by D Rob on September 01 2009
And I feel a calling in my life from God to be shown what it is like to be willing to be used by Him.
- - How?
God is really showing himself to me by being mentored by the pastor at the the church I go to. If I am to follow into ministry, I must be willing to learn the very essence of God's being. Thus the closer I get to him, the more I feel that calling to be truly used by him.
going on this mission trip just maybe the biggest chance I have to see if I have what it takes to make it to that next level in my walk with God. I want to be that servant of God to where I can be trusted with many things.
- - It sounds like you are an NFL player in preseason trying to make the team. It is not about you having what it takes. It is about you getting out of the way so that Christ can work through you.
Also, if you want to be trusted with many things - make sure you are doing it with the little every day things.
The small things I can truly handle. I know it. Anything I can't handle I toss it up to God and not worry about it so much more. If I worry and fret about something so trivial then I will fare no better than when peter started to walk on the water but started to sink. I would have taken my eyes off God and start to sink in my despair of what is going to happen to me now???
I know you care d rob, but even if my human strength shall fail me, God's strength will not.
- - I understand that - and I do care. But you don't want to put yourself in a situation where God has to do a major miracle to pull you out of the fire.
You have been a member here before me. And you have been in some tough situations if I recall correctly. That's why I am commenting on this.
God will tell you when He is ready to send you somewhere.
I'm not suggesting that you don't go on the trip - but to ensure God is calling the shots. And from the way you are expressing yourself on this, along with the issues you have had in the past - I wonder if God is indeed calling the shots here.
I have been praying over this constantly since my return from falls creek. Is it that I am doing this for myself or for God??? I just want to know what it is like to be trusted with something of this nature and use it for God's glory. I mean I helped out in many ways around the church before. If that isn't small things then I dunno what is. Why did I do though? Cause it needed to be done and I was willing to be used. Is that all God wants??? A willing spirit and heart to do His work, no matter the task??? I mean my track record on here is sketchy to best put it, but my heart is all in for lack of better terms. So many times I may have been on the verge of a breakthrough with God but I slipped away from him. Never again. Never will I doubt God when I know he's in control. Never run with things get tough going. Actually I will run. Right into God's arms. But I'm not hyping myself up. The holy spirit is encouraging me that God has great plans for me. But I MUST stay focus on God and God alone. Never mind what I want to see done, see to that God's work is accomplished by giving him dominion over my everyday things. I hope to be built up by God and what his will is for my life. And can't wait to see what he shows me when I go on the mission trip next summer.
----------------- Just when they think they got all the answers, I change the questions.
For one pray that I get the support of my church family and that I get enough money for the trip. Two, for those going that they listen to what God is telling them and for safe pa**age to and from the trip. Three, for the holy spirit to move ahead of us so that the harvest will be ready. Or the fact that we are able to plan seeds of faith into so many people that those behind us will harvest a great multitude of people to the kingdom. Pray for encouragement for those going that they let themselves be used by God to fulfill his purpose and not our own agenda. That God speaks through us and that none of us lose focus of why we are there. Thanks for your prayers. God bless....
Well as some of you know, I was to go to the UK next summer and then Israel the summer afterwards. God just changed that. He wants me in the holy land. How I came to this conclusion is simple. I dreamed that I was in a town square with four religious statues around me in the main four directions. All of a sudden I am blinded by a white light and a thunderous noise. I am still in the area and I take notice at the statues. One is Jesus, an angel, a horrific creature with different animal parts to its body, and lucifer, reaching up to heaven with a sinister sneer on his face and horns protruding from his head. Then as clear as day a voice shouted: "The jews need/deserve forgiveness!!!!!" I was wondering what it meant and it was shouted about 3 or 5 times before I woke up. And then it hit me. God wants me to go to Israel. And now I am ready to go to Israel next summer. Of course as in ready means I am willing to be used by God to reach out to people there. I just feel privileged, humbled and honored beyond words at this huge task that God is trusting me with. I promise to give thanks to Him every day till I go. And lift up everybody who prays for me as well as those I will come across as I walk the cities that Jesus once walked. I can't wait for this opportunity to cone to fruition!!!!!!
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