It's been awhile since I last posted. What's been going on with my life? Let's see... the Philippi Retreat... the BBQ... at home studying (or trying to)... hopefully getting a Pharmacy job soon...
1) Philippi Retreat
To be honest, this retreat surpassed all my expectations that I had. I have never gone to a Philippi Summer Retreat (only to CBC's), so coming into this, I knew this was going to be something special and unique and definitely worth remembering. I can honestly say, I have found a home at Philippi. Even when Pastor Robert left and almost 75% of my body wanted to leave, I knew somehow that God was telling me to stay. Up until that point, being at Philippi was mostly centered on Robert being an awesome shepherd. But God revealed to me that the church isn't just about having an awesome pastor preaching and taking care of us; it is the BODY of Christ. We are a FAMILY of Christ. I think that is definitely one of the reasons why the church was established. Even though church is an hour away from my home, to me, it is worth the drive and gas and time. I want to give credit to the leadership team for putting this retreat all together. It makes me envious that they put something so amazing together, but I think that just instills in my heart a desire to serve and help build up our church.
2) Moses' BBQ
When I said that our church was a FAMILY, I meant it. It's working together to get dinner ready, helping whoever needs help and serving each other till the end. It was an amazing site. I felt like this was the definition of family.
3) Studying...
Studying is quite tedious and annoying. I hate having to force myself and study the stuff I should know when I learned it in college. This is the direct result of my slacking off in my sophomore year and I see the consequences of my bad decisions. Studying isn't fun at all, but here and there, I marvel at how smart and just unmeasureable God is. His creations (including us) are just amazing.. who can design DNA in such intricacy? And make the model and the structure so complete and near infallible? Only God can, not man. Even as we study and discover more and more of God's creations scientifically, I know we'll never know it all. God is just too much and too perfect and smart.
4) Getting that Pharmacy job
This has been quite frustrating. Everytime I get settled to a job, it either doesn't work out or I feel like God isn't calling me to that particular one. This is really really annoying and I know I definitely need to start working. I just have to be patient and know that God's timing is the right timing and trust in Him that He will open up doors and show me where I belong.
This is all for now. I've gone thru Philippians and continuing to finish Revelations. Spiritually, it's been a up and down rollercoaster. My heart has taken alot of battles. I feel like its been hardened, then softened, hardened and softened over and over again. I feel like Satan is attacking it with things of this earth and God is trying to show me the light over and over again. I'm stupid and foolish for falling into Satan's traps, but it is a mistake that is human =/ that is all for now!
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4 comments:
Encouraging post, especially what you shared about the retreat and church. Let's keep our head up to heaven (oh snap! Col. 3:2)
I didn't know you blogged. Well, the flipside can be said as well. if you need to study more join my sister/brother at shady grove, they're mad studious.
hahah hey andrew. i just happened to check your aim profile because i'm weird like that and i found this!
it was really great to read. :] keep growing, andrew! hope to see you around soooooooon homie
hey bro,
i'm glad that you found a home in Phillipi. There will always be weak and strong parts of any church. Lets continue to seek God and be where HE wants us to be. Thanks for the encouragement :)
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