Thoughts and ideas I mean.
Ever have a time where you faze out and stare off into space thinking/day-dreaming about things that go on in this world? Well, it may be happening right now to you as you begin to read this blog, haha. Anyways, please continue to read as I share what I have come to realize through prayer and rest the past few days. 🙂
First off, I don’t know all the answers…duh. In a blink of an eye so much goes on in this world. Just to think and fathom how it continues to rotate, and everybody’s lives continue forward whether good or bad is just Insane! Just having SO MUCH go on in this world, and yet it continues…is by God’s grace in itself. Thinking how for a split second while I sit and type on this computer in India, what else is going on out in the world I am just oblivious to.
Thinking how I have this strong desire to work with college age students and the poor into them and call greatness into their lives is a huge thing in my mind. Why so many people go on through life struggling with things internally, yet never seem to getting them fixed or seek help is just so frustrating to me. And at the same time got this crazy desire to see the Whole world with my own eyes, not some pictures or google earth. Trying to figure out how to incorporate that into getting a job too…hmmm.
Thinking of a woman who is a Christian in this Indian village with a husband who drinks too much, and then at the same time praying for them to must have at least 2 kids (it’s Indian culture for a family to do so). The situation is heart-breaking. Having pour so much into the wonderful people of the village, and they turn away and worship the who knows how many idols in their little temple. Yes, I understand I cannot take on the issue myself, and do as much as I can to show them the Love of Christ.
Thinking how 3 girls in Thailand were arrested and then released with only having to pay $16, because they danced topless in a street during their water festival. Their ages were 14,15,and 16. Also, how the “important person” commenting in the situation how they don’t want people to get the wrong idea about Thailand from this situation. Sorry, but when I think of that country I think of Buddhism, temples, and the heart-wrenching sex industry.
Still thinking how only 11 guys were signed up for an amazing mens retreat that only needed 20 to go, and continuing the deep passion I have for basically kicking young guys in the church out of whatever Funk they’re in. Where men in church go just to be there and not ever participate, because that means they have to put forth effort into something. How so many guys in college only care about drinking/parties, dating/sex, and having some sort of career that makes them look good.
Realizing how doing solid ministry for 4-5 months straight has put such a toll on my body, that it is literally telling me to stop and rest. This drives my mind crazy, because I Love being out in the “field” participating in whatever ministry we have to do for the month. Having a kidney stone and an in-grown toenail (which is about to be removed) just sucks, and sitting around is so…good for me at the same time.
Knowing that Easter is Very Soon, and how SO Many people will filter into churches, hear a good message, then not really care about it or discuss the power in it the following week. Wanting people to Realize that Jesus went down to Hell during the 3 days after he died, took the weapons away from Satan , more than likely tore Hell a new one, came back and literally has Given us an Inheritance/Keys to HIS Kingdom, and we go out and waste it like the prodigal son. However, God is Never gonna leave and will continue to be right there wanting us to realize he wants a personal relationship with us.
The world and life continues…second by second. And I thank God everyday for it. I got so much on my mind it’s ridiculous, and this was literally just the iceberg tip of what I got going on inside my heart and head. If you read through the whole blog…thanks. I do appreciate the people who take 5 min out of their busy lives to read whatever I have to say that God’s doing in me. SO, with that, go forth and Be Blessed. Much love from somewhere in India.
