What a Day!

I'm about as spiritually full and physically drained as I can be. We took a team of leaders from our 8:30 worship service to New Spring Community Church www.newspring.cc and I have so many thoughts and ideas about how God can use some of the same tactics at New Hope I probably won't be able to sleep tonight. It wasn't until the last song that the band played today that I was truly able to get my mind off of what they were doing and how they were doing it, and just worship my Creator. (ahhhhhhh)

This was one of those days when I know God has a sense of humor. My quiet time this morning was focused on Eph 4: 1-2 "Walk...with all humility." Then I was faced with seeing several of the guys I went to North Greenville U (College) with and had to hold by breath to keep from bragging on what was going on at our church. Not that bragging on God is bad, it just seldom comes out that way. I'm tiring of hearing others opinions on what we should do about different situations. I'm beginning to see that God is doing something with me (bigger picture with our church) that He has never done before and unless I'm seeking His opinion, i'm just frustrating myself and those who listen.

I was finally able to answer the question today "Why am I so frustrated all the time?" The answer is that I can no longer affect change by my self. In a team, the coaches 110% is almost useless in the game unless the players catch the vision and commit themselves 100%. I've preached this sermon before, but today God gave me some peace about it. I have found that He is sending help today! My prayers ARE being heard!!!!!. Crystal (lead singer in our praise team) has committed to helping me, and Eric (one of my best friends and guitar guru) wants to come home from Seminary to help me with the music.

Prayer Requests - Eric needs a job for the summer. I'd love to make him a Music Associate at New Hope. Mom's surgery went well, pray she comes home tomorrow. Pray that Pastor Chad receives a clear vision for every aspect of the ministry of New Hope Baptist, and that he is able to communicate that to me and the church.
That God will give me rest and comfort in my abilities to serve Him.
That my family get to spend quality time with Daddy this weekend.