A good reminder

There are so many things to be grateful for!
Why does our selfishness as humans stand in the way?
We are fallen, broken, sinful, but redeemed through Christ.
Let us remember our Lord! Don't go throughout your day without consciously recognizing the work of the Lord in your life!
This morning in chapel, Rod Reed spoke on the danger of Hurrying.
Many times we rush through our lives, and don't take time to relax, much less rest.
But that's not what the Lord has called us to do! He tells us to rest in Him!
So this week, if you are reading this, take a minute of your schedule to stop, realize the Sovereignty of our Lord, and rest in His grace.

Now then...
The Post.

This weekend has been a great one. Went to New Life Ranch for the Choir Retreat! It was great fun, and we got a lot of great music accomplished. I entered the weekend knowing that we were going to have fun, and work hard. My thoughts were scattered, and many things in my life were confusing me at that moment. The saturday night we had a worship time around a campfire. We played games, made shmores, followed by a time of worship led by two of the men in the choir. Many were experiencing worship and enjoying the presence of the Lord, but a few were not engaged. One, being me.
I didn't know why exactly i felt so distant from the Worship, but after an hour or so of questioning, confusion, and dialogue with friends, i realized what was happening:
Never in my life have i struggled. Truly STRUGGLED, to where i needed the Lord to be my sustainer. I have always been under the umbrella of my parents faith. I realized that the Lord had begun to test me. Something seemed wrong with me, and although constant prayer to fix what was wrong, the Lord did not move. I realized after a short amount of time, that the test itself was to wait on the Lord. The story of Job came to my mind, how the Lord tested Him, and Job turned to worship. Although I felt lost and confused, i had to learn to worship and trust the Lord, even when I don't understand what is going on. The Lord showed me blind faith.
I am excited to see what the Lord has for me in the following semester. It will no doubt be the hardest I have ever been academically challenged in my life; but so far so good!

Now for less important stuff:

PUP N' SUDS FIRST GAME TONIGHT.
Intramural basketball for the win.
I made an agreement to our team if we win the B League Championships, I will cornrow my hair (A scary possibility...)

On another note of my physical death,
I am now a part of the JBU Ultimate team.
We play people like Arkansas, OU, OSU, KU, etc.
Hmm...
Time to run my butt off!

As i conclude this post, i hope someone reads this...
I'd like to quote a dear friend of mine, who frequently ends conversation with the phrase:
"Rest in Christ"
A great reminder in the busy lives we live.
So, as my friend said,
Rest in Christ!

Present your request with thanksgiving and the peace that passes all understanding will guard your heart in CHRIST JESUS!
Amen!