Where have I been?

Yeah so I looked at the last post and said WOW its been a while. It's been an amazing month. Some things God has really been dealing with me about is excellence and discipline. My time has become so crucial and every minute counts. I've been finding myself sleeping in when I should be getting in His presence. I have not been intentional in doing the things I need to get done, which is where the excellence comes in. God was really dealing with me about being excellent in every area of my life. A lot of times I find myself just kind of floating through life with no purpose or focus. I pray for intense focus so I can make use of every minute I have. I also pray that God will not become an after thought in my busy life but He will be the One I pursue most. Sorry I've been gone so long. Please continue to pray for the elevate crew. We need it. Peace!!!

See you at the pole and servolution

That's right two in one day. I've been backed up with stuff to write about but because of certain flaws on my part (see previous blog) I haven't done it. This past week has been slammin. First we had servolution. I was overwhelmed by all the people that showed up to be a part of it. We went out to the city and had a block party, handed out gum at the LSU game, washed cars all over the city, and painted a few houses in the inner city. I believe we are reflecting the heart of Jesus when we serve. The Bible says when we do these things for the least of these we are doing it to Jesus (Matt. 25:31-46). That's some powerful stuff if you think about it. Well a few days after servolution students from around the world met at their flag pole before school to pray. They call it see you at the pole. The picture you see here is St. Amant. Way to represent. It was a great turn out at all the campuses across Baton Rouge, except for Woodlawn. Where you at Woodlawn? Including the four people (Tweezy, Steve Ware, Jarred Ray, and Chris) that showed up the grand total was; 4. Maybe next year. Anyway please continue to pray for our schools. I believe these students can stand up, stand out, and change there schools. Lets believe along side of them for a supernatural move of God across the schools in the Baton Rouge Area. Well hope I don't take this long to blog again. I'm out.

PROCRASTINATION

My dear friends this is what I like to call procrastination. You see I've needed new tires for three months now but haven't done anything about it. The first couple of months I had an excuse, no money. The last month I've had $400 sitting in my drawer which was set aside for new tires. Tweezy and I went to leave the annex the other day when I realized my tire didn't look right. You see that hunk of rubber missing? Yeah, that's not normal. Needless to say I've got new tires now but this could have been bad. On a side note. The reason I haven't blogged in so long; you guessed it PROCRASTINATION!!! Later.

T!

I've been meaning to blog about this for the last few days but I'm a slacker. This past weekend was a hard weekend for me and a lot of other guys. My boy T-Barry (Tyler Barry) found out Saturday he was moving to Illinois and Sunday morning he was on his way. Crazy!!!! Wow is he gonna be missed. He was all about leading the charge at Dutchtown High School and trying to win it (the students) to Christ. Even though it's hard I know that God has called him to Illinois for such a time at this. His purpose is no longer here but there. It's gonna be great to hear the stories of what he does at his new school. Be prayin that he will impact his school for Christ.

Movin On Up

That's right my friends I'm movin on up to the east side, literally. Today I'm moving out to East Ascension. Headin out to G-town. I would just like to say one thing, I hate moving. I didn't realize how much junk I had until we started moving it. I had stuff that I've never opened, nice stuff. Now I have to find a place to store all this. If you didn't know Candace and I are moving in with my parents for a couple of months. That is going to be very interesting. It will be good I guess, cause my mom can cook for us and I don't have to pay rent, but it's going to be very difficult also. When you reach 30, you don't want your mama telling you how to live your life, but she will anyway. So I'm learning to just keep my mouth shut and let her speak her peace. It's also going to be hard on Candace because she is going to feel ackward at my parents house. So pray for her. She's also sad because this is our first home together and we're having to leave it. Look at her face how sad she is. But anyway, I guess I need to go back to work. I had to take a break cause those boxes are heavy. Peace!!

Golden Arches

That's right, after a 10 year absence from the Big Mac, Filet O Fish, Quarter Pounder, French Fry (you know the rest of it) I'm back. I worked at McDonald's over 10 years ago and haven't missed a day of it, but starting tomorrow I'll be employed by them once again, except this time they've got me doing maintenance instead of flipping burgers. I'm quite excited about this because I will be working in air conditioning, something I haven't done in 10 years, and I'll have an unlimited supply of chicken nuggets. Amen!!

Just to fill you in I finished my first week of elevate. It was fun I guess. A little overwhelming with all the reading we have to do but I got a head start on that. My favorite memory of the week was at the elevate retreat in the middle of nowhere. We had an altar call Saturday night that everyone went down for to get prayed for. As I was sitting on the floor Timmy was praying for this woman and thank goodness Tiffany walked in front of me cause she dropped. She was cool for a second then she dropped again except this time Tiffany couldn't hold her so I jumped out the way just in the nick of time for her to fall right where I was sitting. Nothing like a little Holy Ghost moment to get you off your feet. Thanks for the save Tiffany.

Of all the things this week though the greatest thing had to be our Refuge life group. We talked about decisions and God began to show us that the clearer our vision the easier our decision. I have a clear vision that I am going to do full time ministry one day, so when the opportunity came to do elevate, it was a no brainer. Yeah it was a tuff decision because of what Candace and I would have to give up (apartment, time, finances, etc.) but ultimately the decision was easy because of the vision God has placed in our heart. That night we asked the students what was the vision God had placed in their heart for the '07-'08 school year because the clearer the vision the easier the decision. All 15 guys stood in a circle holding hands and shared what God had placed on their heart and it was a priceless moment. Guys where crying, God was moving. I have never experienced the presence of God in a bible study like that. It was priceless.

I'm done talking cause its getting long. Please continue to pray for Candace and I as we pursue the dreams God has placed in our hearts.

A New Chapter

Today I begin a new chapter in my life, I start full time elevate. I'm so pumped about this and at the same time scared to death. It's been an awesome last few months. God has already shown His faithfulness far beyond what I could imagine. He has provided a place to live when we had none, He has provided not just the deposit for elevate but the full $4000, and I got a job working 20 hours a week making almost what I make now at AT&T. Now that's a part time job I love. P.S. My new boss goes to Healing Place, score another one for Jesus. I thank all of you guys for your prayer and support. It has meant so much to us. Please continue to pray for Candace and I as this will probably be the hardest 9 months of our life, yet I know it will also be the greatest 9 months. Two weeks ago Tweezy asked this question at Refuge, "are you living your life worth telling stories about?" If you would have asked me that question over the last couple years I don't know if I could have answered yes, but I know now without a shadow of a doubt Candace and I can answer yes, yes, yes and we are loving every minute of it. I pray we all can live our lives worth telling stories about. I know over the next 9 months I will have plenty so stay in touch, I will post them all.