So I stepped up to the plate and decided that I was going to read the Bible in a year, so far its been great; I've learned alot about myself and my relationship with God, and I am only three days into it! So far ive been through Isaiah 1-6, Matthew 1-2, and today Romans 1-2 were it talks alot about trusting God and and being obediant, something I have kinda struggled with. for the longest time I knew I was called to have some part in ministry wether it be as simple as teaching a class or leading worship or even a youth minister... I dont know yet, but im pretty sure I will find out. as I was reading through Romans 1-2, three verses really stuck in my head, this is from the message,
*Romans 1:17 " the person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives."
*Romans 2:4 "God is kind, but not soft. In kindness he takes us firmly by the hand and leads us to radical life-change."
*Romans 2:13 "Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God."
As I grew up, I picked up the guitar not knowing what I was getting into; I had never really thought I could sing, I was too shy to play infront of people, I had no vision of what I wanted to do with giutar playing, and had no clue I would be eventually leading worship for the youth group at The Attic and occasionally church on Sundays... But you know what, God has a funny way of doing somethings, he has lead me to a "Radical life-change.", because I was bold enough to stand before people (with the help of one Nic Burleson) and share the gifts God has given me peoples lifes have been changed, and thats awesome to think that I helped do something that important. It was because I not only heard what God was telling me, I acted out on it, and that has made all the difference!
So as I finish, I ask that you pray for me. Pray that I will be obediant to what God has to say to me about my future in the ministry (worship leading, or youth ministering). I am 100% positive that whatever he has instore for me will be the best for me.
............... this is the longest blog i have ever wrote!
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As your father, I have resisted giving my opinion on this subject for some time. But, with this latest blog, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you that I have sensed God nudging you. I've wondered if it was something you sensed as well, if not, when you might come to the realization. I have learned that God is not always crystal clear on purpose. Sometimes He chooses to leaves His message vague so we will pursue Him. If you will be prayerfully patient, God will provide perfect clarity at a time and place of His choosing. I love you and I'm proud of the fine young man you have grown to be. I will pray that God's Will for your life will be revealed to you soon and that you will have the courage to follow Him wherever He leads.
Pittman,
You already know I'm praying for ya bro...and I'd be lying if I didn't admit that some of those prayers are a litte selfish - praying and hoping that our 1-2 punch will be reunited in ministry again to reach those far from God. I'm proud of ya bro! I know God has used you to do great things and has lots more of that in store. And I'm glad God allowed me to be a part of it all. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't lean on your own way of thinking. Give Him all the credit and he'll direct your ways." I think it says that in the Bible somwhere ;) You rock bro! Keep letting God use ya!
P.S. Keep rocking that time in the Word. Spending that much time in God's word is awesome and will shape you in ways you can't begin to imagine!
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