S.O.W

So today school was gnarly :) Our teacher wasn't able to make it to class so instead we split up into groups and we had twenty minutes to write a song about a bible story. We got assigned Jonah so we grabbed a banjo and cajon and it was glorious. Everyone wrote some sweet songs lol. Its amazing what you can do in twenty minutes.

Big God.

So I just recently moved to California to go to worship school and I have seen God move in such big ways. I felt called to come here through people speaking prophesy to me, people encouraging me, and just feeling the Holy Spirit move me in this direction. A few weeks before I left to drive out to Cali, I didn't have enough money to live or a place to stay or a job. I was nervous but I knew God would be faithful because this was a part of his plan. Long story short, God then provided money for me through many sources of people and I found a few roommates that were willing to get a place with me.

So my friend Mikey and I, started to make our journey out here to California. It was a long drive but we did some cool things on our way here. We did something called couch surfing in Oklahoma City and then we went to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon was amazing and I was in awe. It made me feel little and it helped me see the bigness of God. It reminded me that God is in complete control of everything. I am so little compared to him and I will fail if I try to run my life in the flesh. I am letting God take control of everything!

I have been here for a little over a week and God has provided like crazy! I now have a town house that I am living in with 3 other guys. I have a full time job at a pet store. I started my classes and I met some awesome friends!

Classes have been sooo good and I am growing and learning so much. I am trying to keep my schedule balanced with school and work but I am super excited for this school year and to see what God is gonna do.

Finally A Busy Day.

So this is picture is from a wedding that I got to play one of my songs in! I was so honored and blessed by being able to be a part of the wedding. The wedding was for my good friends Phil and Shelby. Just being real.....Weddings make me want to cry. I just loved it how their love for each other came out of the overflow of their love for God. It was such a beautiful picture of two people becoming one. It was a good time : )

I also got to hang out with my friends Tyler and Tye in Kendelville. They are soooo fun to be around. I always have such a good time hanging out with them. We all went to a birthday party for my friend Larissa in North Webster.

Today I was just so encouraged by seeing God work through his children. Whenever I see God working or doing things in other peoples lives I get super stoked and encouraged that God is moving.

I'm gonna Blog more : /

So here is the deal. I stopped blogging because I was getting overwhelmed with busyness (which is kind of an excuse) so I didn't want to add on to the pile. It is my summer now and all I have is time so I am gonna start it back up for the time being. I am actually bored all time. I am currently looking for a job right now but I have had no luck what so ever. Its been rough but God has still been providing for me though.

I feel like God keeps saying to me the verse in Psalms...Be still before the Lord and Patiently wait on him. So I am trying to rest the best I can but its difficult!

One thing I did today out of boredom was go to my church and help my worship pastor clean the projectors in the church. It was actually kind of fun because I was in this machine that lifted me about 30 to 40 ft in the air.

In return he bought me lunch at Macinos. This was the highlight of my day : )

Student Staff Weekend!

So This weekend I went to Chicago for a Young Life Student Staff weekend. It was such a refreshing experience. I have been overloaded with homework lately so it was really good for me to just get away for a few days ( Even though I shouldn't have because I had so much homework) It was good seeing old friends that I knew from other Young Life events in the past. In the picture on the top left are some of the people we chilled with when we walked around Chicago. I know the guy in the green shirt from when I worked at this Young Life camp for a month and the other two girls are from his area. The other two guys are Mikey and Ben and they are some of my good friends/co-leaders here in Fort Dizzle. We got to eat at this popular place in Chicago called Giordanos. All I am gonna say is YUMMY IN MY TUMMY.

One thing I really took from this weekend was the realization that I need to pour into my leaders more. You can't just send people into ministry hoping that they will figure it out. You have to walk with them in ministry and allow them to do ministry the way they were made to do it. I really want to get rid of the word "volunteer" and let them see themselves as believers bringing the kingdom here on earth! I want to change my mind set where I can see them in that way as well. I want them to be the leaders!

Fun Day. YAY

Today was a solid day. I didn't really get much done but the 80 degree weather was so good to soak in! I got an application for school of worship so I am going to fill that out as soon as I can and see what God does. This picture on the top is a picture of my little brother Mikey. It was his birthday and he was turning 9! We had his birthday at Chuckie Cheese and I thought it was fun but a little crazy for me lol. Overall I was excited to be there. I went to the circle tonight and we talked about sin. It was some good discussion and I for sure got a lot out of it. Then I went shopping with Mikey and Destinie. Destinie is looking into being a Young Life leader and she is gonna be perfect for it! Im excited!

D-e-M-O... not the store that used to be in the mall.

I have been really lazy lately when it comes to blogging. I actually have been overwhelming myself with busyness (Which I tend to do a lot). I am trying to get my priorities right and just try to focus on Young Life, School, and Music. I have been doing really well otherwise. God has been really affirming me in a lot of things so far.

Speaking of Music. I have been working on this 3 song EP in the studio. So far it has been working out really well. I have been blessed with phenomenal musicians to help me with recording. The EP should be out and ready to go around April 24th ish?