Woke up this morning and worked out, met some new people, seen some old people, showed a home, showered, saw my cousins before they went back to Los Angeles, now getting ready for work.
Got inspired.
Realized how awesome God really is. No matter what I might be going through, no matter the circumstance, we got to understand that we have to be grateful for the small things like waking up another day, legs to walk, eyes to see, ears to hear and mouth to speak...
It says in the Bible that "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...." Genesis 1:1
You have to understand that God created all things, and He is the reason you are here another day. We have to understand that its only through Christ we are able to do things!
Be grateful, let someone know how grateful you are for them or how grateful you are for another day to live for Christ!
I don't know what you might be going through, I dont minimize the struggle but I just want to encourage you today that God created another day for you to live and enjoy it and live it to the fullest! Lets rejoice!
My prayer for you is that you will just see the good in the small things, in the basic things. God you are all powerful and almighty God, creator of all things. I pray that you will meet all our needs and provide for us the things that are necessary. Fill us with your Holy Spirit and help us live more like Christ! In Jesus name I pray!
Amen!
Praise God!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving day!
Its been a while since I have been on here! But so much has gone on since the last post, been really busy!
Since the last post I went to our Excel (young adults/college group) retreat! Which was awesome, had a time of silence for like 3 hours straight to hear God speak into our lives!
Sold my first home listing! So that has been crazy! Sold my first house and my first listing (which is a house that I was selling for my client) Now been on the search for a new home for my clients, got some other clients looking for homes as well! Real estate has been busy busy busy!
Hung out with some of the fellas last Sunday for our first ever "Turkey Bowl." We had about 25 people show up so it was an awesome time of football!
Been busy and also making time for the gym! Been working out consistently for about 2 weeks now! Seeing some results!!! Its going real well!
Now its Thanksgiving! Family time! It is going to be an awesome time of hanging out with the family! Mom has requested that I pray over the thanksgiving meal!! Thats huge considering most of my family is from a Buddhist background!!!
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity just to pray over the meal and spend time with my family!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen! Pray!Believe!Get Inspired!"
Since the last post I went to our Excel (young adults/college group) retreat! Which was awesome, had a time of silence for like 3 hours straight to hear God speak into our lives!
Sold my first home listing! So that has been crazy! Sold my first house and my first listing (which is a house that I was selling for my client) Now been on the search for a new home for my clients, got some other clients looking for homes as well! Real estate has been busy busy busy!
Hung out with some of the fellas last Sunday for our first ever "Turkey Bowl." We had about 25 people show up so it was an awesome time of football!
Been busy and also making time for the gym! Been working out consistently for about 2 weeks now! Seeing some results!!! Its going real well!
Now its Thanksgiving! Family time! It is going to be an awesome time of hanging out with the family! Mom has requested that I pray over the thanksgiving meal!! Thats huge considering most of my family is from a Buddhist background!!!
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity just to pray over the meal and spend time with my family!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen! Pray!Believe!Get Inspired!"
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Eternal Goal
What a great devotional this morning! I thought I would share!!!!
Taken from Oswald Chambers from "My Utmost for His Highest"
The Eternal Goal
"By Myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing . . . that in blessing I will bless thee. . . ." Genesis 22:15-19
Abraham, at this point, has reached the place where he is in touch with the very nature of God. He now understands the Reality of God.
At any cost, dear Lord, by any road."
"At any cost... by any road" means submitting to God's way of bringing us to the goal.
There is no possibility of questioning God when He speaks, if He speaks to His own nature in me. Prompt obedience is the only result. When Jesus says - "Come," I simply come; when He says - "Let go," I let go; when He says - "Trust in God in this matter," I do trust. The whole working out is the evidence that the nature of God is in me.
God's revelation of Himself to me is influenced by my character, not by God's character.
Thy ways so often look ordinary to me."
By the discipline of obedience I get to the place where Abraham was and I see who God is. God will never be real to me until I have come face to face with Him in Jesus Christ. Then I will know that and boldly proclaim, "in all the world, my God, there is none but Thee, there is none but Thee."
The promises of God are of no value to us until by obedience we understand the nature of God. We may read some things in the Bible everyday for a year and they mean nothing to us. Then because we have been obedient to God in some small detail, we suddenly we see what God means and His nature is instantly opened up to us. "All the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen..." (2Corinthians 1:20). Our "Yes" must be born of obedience; when by obedience we ratify a promise of God by saying, "Amen," or "So be it." That promise becomes ours.
For those that read this, I hope you are encouraged, I pray that God fills you with His Holy Spirit and renews you. Thank you Jesus for your love, mercy and grace! It is through Christ all things are possible! I pray that God will guide and direct your paths. All these things I pray in Jesus name, AMEN!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
For those that read this, I hope you are encouraged, I pray that God fills you with His Holy Spirit and renews you. Thank you Jesus for your love, mercy and grace! It is through Christ all things are possible! I pray that God will guide and direct your paths. All these things I pray in Jesus name, AMEN!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
Monday, November 15, 2010
Small Groups!
We just had our last small group last night! All it was an absolute blast LOL!!!! I am still laughing about what happened.
I lead the Champaign high school students along with another leader, Sirimal, a good friend of mine. So, for our final dinner together we had fried chicken !!! Boy was it delicious! One of my student's mom helps us out with the food and she is awesome!!! So we are enjoying one another's company, talking, hanging out, etc. Then we are interrupted by one of the youth leaders, Christine. She comes in and says, "is everything ok? because your cars are covered in toilet paper..." From that point it was a crazy night! lol!!!
Summary, my car and Sirimal's car gets TP'd (they put toilet paper all over our cars). All i have to say is silly string, saran wrap, water and the toilet paper they used on our cars. LIGHTS OUT! LOL! So much happened in between time, Im still laughing about it all, but that wasnt it. They came back and got MY car with pizza! lol!!! hahahahahaha mannnn!!!! I am still laughing about it all. They thought they got me with my car and pizza but it didnt end there lol! Let's just say our small group got the final laugh LOL!!!!! For those that are wondering what happened, you just had to be there LOL!!! But if you really want to know, just ask Christine and Crystal. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bottom line- It's all fun and games until someone gets in trouble or hurt....
Bottom line #2- I love my students, even the ones that TP'd my car and put pizza on it! LOL!!! man I love them for real! Last night was a night to remember!
I lead the Champaign high school students along with another leader, Sirimal, a good friend of mine. So, for our final dinner together we had fried chicken !!! Boy was it delicious! One of my student's mom helps us out with the food and she is awesome!!! So we are enjoying one another's company, talking, hanging out, etc. Then we are interrupted by one of the youth leaders, Christine. She comes in and says, "is everything ok? because your cars are covered in toilet paper..." From that point it was a crazy night! lol!!!
Summary, my car and Sirimal's car gets TP'd (they put toilet paper all over our cars). All i have to say is silly string, saran wrap, water and the toilet paper they used on our cars. LIGHTS OUT! LOL! So much happened in between time, Im still laughing about it all, but that wasnt it. They came back and got MY car with pizza! lol!!! hahahahahaha mannnn!!!! I am still laughing about it all. They thought they got me with my car and pizza but it didnt end there lol! Let's just say our small group got the final laugh LOL!!!!! For those that are wondering what happened, you just had to be there LOL!!! But if you really want to know, just ask Christine and Crystal. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bottom line- It's all fun and games until someone gets in trouble or hurt....
Bottom line #2- I love my students, even the ones that TP'd my car and put pizza on it! LOL!!! man I love them for real! Last night was a night to remember!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Retreat
Just got back from a retreat with the young adults/college group...It was awesome! 24 hour fast without food, had a time of prayer and praise, and a 3 hour time of silence (to hear God speak, to read the Bible, journal, etc...just couldnt talk)
What a fun time! It was good to be away in the woods where there was very to no reception on phones and just to get away from civilization!
God spoke and I know things are happening! Can't wait to see!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired."
What a fun time! It was good to be away in the woods where there was very to no reception on phones and just to get away from civilization!
God spoke and I know things are happening! Can't wait to see!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired."
Thursday, November 11, 2010
I can't believe it's Friday!!!
Hey world wide web friends!!! Just touching base with you guys! It seems like I havent been on here for a bit, but I haven't forgotten! So much has been going on and still going on!
Here's a recap!
Nov. 7-11th
Sunday- Parade of Nations! It was awesome, the parade of nations is a time where we represent all the nations in our church. We had over 50 represented? Man that was awesome to see that many nations represented. So I was in church all day, Pastor Ricky's message was awesome! Really was a great service!
Right after the service had our final soccer game! It was a good game, we finished off the season 4-4. It looks like an ok season but to me i think we had a great season, learned alot about our team. The losses we had were really close games. In my opinion I think we have the most talent on our team, we just need to learn to play together. This was the first time we ever played together, so I am excited to see how our following seasons will be like :) I love my team, a team full of talent and diversity! YESS!!! Wouldnt want it any other way! If any of the team members are reading this...I love you guys!
After the game, we had Prayer and Praise at the church! People were getting water baptized! I was really excited to be there because some of my students had made the commitment to "take the plunge." I had the opportunity to do the actual water baptizing! WOW! What an experience, who would have thought i would ever be doing the baptizing. To go from getting baptized to doing the baptizing! AWESOME! I LOVE YOU JESUS! I was so proud of my students that got baptized! I am so excited to see what is going to take place here! Big things are going to happen!!!!!
Right after the service Pastor Ricky, Pastor Jason and I had to drive to Chicago. We were heading to Minneapolis the next morning, flying out of O'hare. So we decided to visit and stay with a friend instead of taking the drive early morning from Champaign. Finally made it in Chicago and the day hadnt stopped there LOL! We were all hungry so we had some good ole Chicago Hotdogs! Man what a way to end the long long long long day!!! Hung out for a bit then finally went to sleep around 1am! We had to wake up at 530am to make it on time for our flight!
Monday-Tuesday(Minneapolis, MN)
We were in Minneapolis to do some recruiting for interns for the summer at our church. What an awesome trip. So much happened, met some cool people and enjoyed the weather up there! It was my first time ever hanging out in Minneapolis. Got to see downtown, and the Mall of America! It was all cool to see! But the important thing was meeting new people. I was an absolute clown! LOL! I think the whole time we laughed! Not a dull moment! It was awesome! After visiting it made me realize why I love diversity so much! I am so thankful for Stone Creek Church, thats how church should look.DIVERSE. There is only one race and that's the HUMAN RACE!
Wednesday-
Last day in Minneapolis. This was our only day to sleep in. Woke up and hung out a little. Then rolled straight to the airport on the L-train. Had to make it to our youth service . Landed in Chicago at 230pm. Finally got to Champaign at 530pm. Just in time for service. Missed my students! I am so happy when I see them! After service dropped off some of my students then finally got home at 930pm. Unpacked a little, fell out at 11pm. Had to work early in the morning! WHEWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday-
First day back at work. LONG LONG LONG WEEK ! lol NON STOP! Had a great day back at work though! Veterans day! Super busy day! We hit our goal and racked up some major money! What a day, what a week I tell you! Tomorrow is our young adults/college group retreat! Here we go! NON STOP!
Man living for Jesus is an adventure! I LOVE EVERY MOMENT He has given me to live and praise His name! THANK YOU JESUS!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
Here's a recap!
Nov. 7-11th
Sunday- Parade of Nations! It was awesome, the parade of nations is a time where we represent all the nations in our church. We had over 50 represented? Man that was awesome to see that many nations represented. So I was in church all day, Pastor Ricky's message was awesome! Really was a great service!
Right after the service had our final soccer game! It was a good game, we finished off the season 4-4. It looks like an ok season but to me i think we had a great season, learned alot about our team. The losses we had were really close games. In my opinion I think we have the most talent on our team, we just need to learn to play together. This was the first time we ever played together, so I am excited to see how our following seasons will be like :) I love my team, a team full of talent and diversity! YESS!!! Wouldnt want it any other way! If any of the team members are reading this...I love you guys!
After the game, we had Prayer and Praise at the church! People were getting water baptized! I was really excited to be there because some of my students had made the commitment to "take the plunge." I had the opportunity to do the actual water baptizing! WOW! What an experience, who would have thought i would ever be doing the baptizing. To go from getting baptized to doing the baptizing! AWESOME! I LOVE YOU JESUS! I was so proud of my students that got baptized! I am so excited to see what is going to take place here! Big things are going to happen!!!!!
Right after the service Pastor Ricky, Pastor Jason and I had to drive to Chicago. We were heading to Minneapolis the next morning, flying out of O'hare. So we decided to visit and stay with a friend instead of taking the drive early morning from Champaign. Finally made it in Chicago and the day hadnt stopped there LOL! We were all hungry so we had some good ole Chicago Hotdogs! Man what a way to end the long long long long day!!! Hung out for a bit then finally went to sleep around 1am! We had to wake up at 530am to make it on time for our flight!
Monday-Tuesday(Minneapolis, MN)
We were in Minneapolis to do some recruiting for interns for the summer at our church. What an awesome trip. So much happened, met some cool people and enjoyed the weather up there! It was my first time ever hanging out in Minneapolis. Got to see downtown, and the Mall of America! It was all cool to see! But the important thing was meeting new people. I was an absolute clown! LOL! I think the whole time we laughed! Not a dull moment! It was awesome! After visiting it made me realize why I love diversity so much! I am so thankful for Stone Creek Church, thats how church should look.DIVERSE. There is only one race and that's the HUMAN RACE!
Wednesday-
Last day in Minneapolis. This was our only day to sleep in. Woke up and hung out a little. Then rolled straight to the airport on the L-train. Had to make it to our youth service . Landed in Chicago at 230pm. Finally got to Champaign at 530pm. Just in time for service. Missed my students! I am so happy when I see them! After service dropped off some of my students then finally got home at 930pm. Unpacked a little, fell out at 11pm. Had to work early in the morning! WHEWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday-
First day back at work. LONG LONG LONG WEEK ! lol NON STOP! Had a great day back at work though! Veterans day! Super busy day! We hit our goal and racked up some major money! What a day, what a week I tell you! Tomorrow is our young adults/college group retreat! Here we go! NON STOP!
Man living for Jesus is an adventure! I LOVE EVERY MOMENT He has given me to live and praise His name! THANK YOU JESUS!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
Friday, November 5, 2010
Whats been happening!
So much has gone on in the past few weeks, I thought I would give you a quick snap shot!
Where do we start...
Week of Oct. 10-16th-
-Small groups went real well, I really enjoy my time with my students. Pouring into their lives and making a positive impact is my goal. So that is going real well!
-We won our soccer game!
-Illinois Best Dance Crew- My students entered a dance competition and won 2nd place!!!! They were up against some great acts! Professional dancers!!! I am so proud of them! From the beginning to end they repped Jesus Christ and the audience knew that they were Christ followers! Very encouraging!
-Student leadership- another opportunity to empower our students!
-going away party for one of my students, he has headed out to basic training, keep him in prayer!
Week of Oct. 17th-23rd
-We won another soccer game! 2 weeks in a row! yay!!!
-North Dakota Youth Convention! What an awesome time to see God's power! Man, God was with us from start to finish! All i have to say is living for Jesus is an ADVENTURE!!!! Met some students, prayed for some students, made some new friends, left a positive mark on Fargo, North Dakota in Jesus name!
Week of Oct. 24th-30th
- Back from the convention and back to busy life!!!!!
-Sunday- 10am-12pm church, 130pm leaders meeting, 2pm-4pm open house, 4pm-530pm soccer game, 6pm-8pm small groups and finally time to rest and gather thoughts!
-Youth retreat wed-friday- It was called "Roots and Wings" awesome time to see students grow and learn more about Jesus. To see them worship and praise God! Prayed for students and enjoyed the last day with chicken wings and root beer floats! It was fun to hang out with students!
-All night prayer- right after the finale on friday was all night prayer on campus! it was great! not a bad way to end the week!
Week of Oct 31st-Nov. 6th
- Trunk or Treat! we had our trunk or treat at the church for the community! it was an awesome time, we had about 1500-2000 kids/people show up. The people that participated in the trunk or treat with their cars did an awesome job of decorating !! it was an overall great time!
-signed up for a gym membership!- got a realization that I need to keep myself up to par with my health! So decided to get motivated and work out to get fit!
-went to Broadlands, Illinois for the first time, we were out there on a team caravan to preview some of the homes we have listed out there. It was awesome, got to eat at a pizza place and check out the area! It was fun!
-went to a worship service after work Thursday night, after that a few of the guys and I played some good ole Fifa 2010! Nothing like a good game of 2 on 2 on the ps3! LOL!
-All Campus worship tonight! and then off to a friendly game of basketball with some of the fellas!!!!
snap shot of the past few weeks of my hectic life! Living for Jesus is an adventure I tell you! Next week I will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota! I will keep ya posted!
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
Just the other day...
It has been a busy week for me, but in the times of being so on the go, I happened to find quiet time. I came across this:
Psalm 19: 11-14 (the Message translation)
11-14 There's more: God's Word warns us of danger
and directs us to hidden treasure.
Otherwise how will we find our way?
Or know when we play the fool?
Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh!
Keep me from stupid sins,
from thinking I can take over your work;
Then I can start this day sun-washed,
scrubbed clean of the grime of sin.
These are the words in my mouth;
these are what I chew on and pray.
Accept them when I place them
on the morning altar,
O God, my Altar-Rock,
God, Priest-of-My-Altar.
and directs us to hidden treasure.
Otherwise how will we find our way?
Or know when we play the fool?
Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh!
Keep me from stupid sins,
from thinking I can take over your work;
Then I can start this day sun-washed,
scrubbed clean of the grime of sin.
These are the words in my mouth;
these are what I chew on and pray.
Accept them when I place them
on the morning altar,
O God, my Altar-Rock,
God, Priest-of-My-Altar.
Man this is real serious...
This really spoke to me about how important it really is to be in God's word and to really build that relationship with Him. Each day I wake up, I thank God for another day, because the reality of it is...we aren't promised tomorrow. I encourage you to make this one of your prayers to the Lord. A lot of times I find myself thinking I can do all things on my own and when I accomplish them "on my own" theres a feeling of reliance on SELF. I know we get into these habits of thinking we can do things all by ourselves. A sense of independence is created when we do this. But the truth is we need to be dependent solely on God and doing what God has called us to do. Relying on the Holy Spirit's help and to be driven and led by the Holy Spirit!
Lord, I pray that I don't fall into thinking that I can do all things on my own when your word says that "I can do all things through Christ who is my strength" God you are my strength, you are OUR strength. When we are weak, Lord you are strong! God strengthen us and refresh us with your presence! I pray that you will be our guiding light and our strong foundation for when the storms come! All these things I pray in Jesus name, AMEN!
I hope those that read this are encouraged,
"Miracles are happening, miracles are going to happen. Pray.Believe.Get Inspired!"
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