Thankful

We are only 6 day's away from entering into my favorite time of the year. I have been thinking the last few weeks, about what the Lord has done for me. When I look back over my 23 years, there are a number of things that just stick out, that the Lord has done for me and then there are the "little things" he has done that sometimes we over look. Some of the "little things" Lord, thank you for wakening me up today, letting me take another breath, being able to walk, talk, see, hear. Having clothes to wear, a house to sleep in, food to eat, a loving family, friends. Thank you for a wonderful job, and a group of students that love you and have a passion for you.

I'm thankful for the my savior who died for me, so I could live. God never ceases to amaze me. There's even the things he keep me safe from that I don't even know about. I love the Lord with all my heart. I'm so blessed and thankful, that my savior loves me to call me His own!

Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Blessings,

Scott

Re-painted

So I have been Youth Pastor at the Worship Center for a year this week! It's been a good year. More up's than downs! We have had growth. When I started we had under 10, and over the last year have climbed to 30! Praise God! I'm excited to see where God is going to take us this year!

When I moved into my office I painted it dark blue/purple, I liked it but it just was too dark for me so last night after prayer I decided to re paint my office! It took me till 5am, but I got it all done! 3 of the walls are Beige, and the main wall is purple! I love it. It looks professional, which is what I'am...professional....ha ha.

I really like change. I used to hate it, but live and learn.

L...O...N...G..........Day

Last night was our youth lock-in. It was a lot of fun! We had 31 students! Most everyone stayed up till about 3am. Then we watched a movie and most were out!

Got home this morning about 8:45am, then slept till 3!! I'm so wore out, but it was worth it. Also got a surprise last night when my best friend Marc showed up at the church. They are visiting from Ohio. Should be a good day tomorrow.

On my mind....

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

Those 2 verses have ran through my mind like wild fire since June of this year. A lots has happened since June that just has not made since to me. Even now the last few weeks a friendship as been renewed, but I have those same feeling I had this summer. I know what I want, but what does God want? And I read Isaiah and know God is in control, and even tho I don't understand why we things happened the way they did, God does. I hope there is a future, but it's not up to me. As the song goes, "It's gonna be worth it all" Im just tired of feeling the way I do.


Scott

Under the weather.....

It has been a horible 2 days.  Haven't been sick in a long time which is rare for me.  But It's kicking my butt now.  Lastnight could not fall asleep till about 4am, then work up at 7:3o, and was up pretty much till Sunday School time.  

Felt a bit better at church, but had a leader meeting I cut short b/c I was starting to feel it again.Went home and slept pretty much all afternoon.  Missed youth service, so you know I was sick b/c I never miss youth service.  But my leaders did a awesome job I heard.

I have the best leaders in the World. Thank God so much for them.

Ok rest time.

scott

Election Time.....

Well we are only 4 days out from electing this Nations 44th President.  I believe this election is one of our most important, if not the most important since our 17th president Abe Lincoln.  One thing Im tired of is the media, and people bashing each other because of our political views.  I had a convo the other day with some friends, and the just of the convo. was if you vote Obama or democrat then you're not a christian.  In no way is this true at all.  What some people don't understand is that as an US American it's our privilege to vote for whoever we want.  It has nothing to do with us as Christians.  No where in the Bible do I read, vote republican or spend eternal life in hell.  It's just non since.  People have lost friends, and family members, because of this election, and them all fighting with each other.

Now in no way am I say Im voting Obama.  Any one who knows me knows my support lay's with John McCain and Sarah Palin.  I fell he is more qualified, and ready to be our Commander and Chef. Im just tired of my friends, who are voting for Obama of being ritaculed by McCain supporters, and telling them they are not a christian b/c of who they vote for.

Truth is God already knows who the next president is going to be till the day He comes back for His people.  If Obama is elected then it was His (God's) will.  If McCain is elected same thing God's will.  

Let's just keep praying for our country and remember the scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

The United States of America NEEDS Jesus Christ so bad right now!  Will you pray for your country, or continue to fight among each other?

Blessings,

Scott

Catch up....

Man It has gotten cold fast. Yesterday it snowed a bit and tonight it is 32 out. brr. I guess winter will be here soon. Only 29 days till Thanksgiving, and 57 days till Christmas! I love this time of year.

So over the past few months I have had head aches, and could not figure out why. A friend told me he had the same thing so he went to the eye doctor, and found out he needed glasses. I had not had my eyes checked since grade school, but I had 20/20 vision then. I see fine....so I thought. Found out today I'm near-sited. Boo....so I now have glasses, but the doctor said it would take care of my head aches. He said my eyes where just a bit off, but enough to cause my eyes to strain. So praise God I found out why my head hurt all the time.


Blessings,

Scott