i was kicked out of the house for a week, but God provided and allowed me to serve at the retreat regardless of my inadaquecies. so it worked out ok. what can i say? he really does give and take away.
i want to encourage everyone who was at the retreat, especially my small group. its one thing to be touched and blessed, its another to run after it once you return home. you dont need a retreat to meet God, you only need a desperate, humble and open heart. i've never seen any youth group praise like we did at that retreat. wasnt that exhilarating? now that you all have tasted it, dont be satisfied with anything else! May God bless each and everyone of you. Now that you are on fire, burn so hot and so bright that everyone around you cant help but catch on fire as well. Let's bring revival to our respective churches.
uhm... yea, i dont know where i will be in two months, if i'm lucky i'll be able to return to umbc in the fall. however, the way things are looking now, ill be elsewhere. perhaps ill try to start over somewhere, go to cali like i always wanted, try to start up there. or maybe ill be allowed to stay in the area and start preparing to go another route. maybe ill be in the military, off serving somewhere. wherever it is that i'll be, i've comitted to surrending my life to Him. it's the only way I know i can get through it.
brothers and sisters at agape umbc, i apologize, but i dont know if i will be returning to the ministry any time soon. i ask that you all pray for me so that I can have another opportunity, but most of all that I stay true in the faith.
I want to thank jerry and steve jundo for giving me a place to crash when i needed it most, that was really awesome.
right now, i dont have much, however i am fortunate enough to be allowed to live at home, at least for now. i am thankful for that.
i will however, be a little out of the loop for a while. If i see you, i'll see you. If not, than I wish you the best until next time.
everyone, enjoy your summer, make the most of it.
"i know there are times
your dreams turn to dust
you wonder as you cry
why it has to hurt so much
give Me all your sadness
someday you will know the reason why
wih a child-like heart
simply put your hope in Me
Chorus:
take My hand and walk where I lead
keep your eyes on Me alone
don't you say why were the old days' better
just because you're scared of the unknown
take My hand and walk
don't live in the past
cause yesterday's gone
wishing memories would last
you're afraid to carry on
you don't know what's comin'
but you know the one who holds tomorrow
I will be your guide
take you through the night
if you keep your eyes on Me
take My hand and walk where I lead
keep your eyes on me alone
don't you say why were the old days better
just because you're scared of the unknown
take My hand and walk where I lead
you will never be alone
faith is to be sure of what you hope for
and the evidence of things unseen
so take My hand and walk
just like a child
holding daddy's hand
don't let go of mine
you know you can't stand on your own"
-take my hand, the kry