Queue: N. ~ a line of people or objects to be dealt with, starting at the first item, then the second, etc. New items are added to the end of the line.
Life is a series of (No, not unfortunate) events. They are all added to the "Queue" as different things happen, and that queue is controlled by God. So if God wants something to happen, He adds it at the perfect time to the end of the queue so that you will experience it when He wants you to. And that's kinda what is happening now...
To start with, the Benton County CEF committee has approved my request to stay on with the local chapter during the summer to continue my work and training through my internship. As part of that, additional funds were needed to pay my way, both for the continued work and for the remaining money needed to fund my training at Children's Ministries Institute this Fall. With that in mind, I drove into work this morning to find that a very generous friend had decided to fund my cause with a $1000 check each of the 4 remaining months of my internship. That completely pays for my work from here to my trip, which means that any funds that come in from here on out are totally tax free, and completely dedicated to my CMI tuition.
On another note, some reading over the weekend revealed the effects of some dedicated help and patience, which was capped by some conversational discussion today. 17 months of waiting, and still the stained class door has remained closed. It has become clearer to see through as time has gone by, but the time has not come to open it yet. Though, what I've seen and heard over the last few days makes me believe that I will be led to open it soon. I'm sure I know what I will find behind the door, after all, God told me what was behind it right after the door appeared, but I don't think I'm completely ready to find out that what He said is true. And that is probably why it hasn't opened yet, since God knows I'm not ready and is protecting me from what could be a disaster if not timed correctly.
With all that said, a lot of things have been added to my life's "Queue". And although I can see what they look like from here, I have no idea what I'll be dealing with when they reach the front of the line. All I can do is pray and trust that God will make sure I'm prepared for whatever I have to face when the time comes.
Becoming the man God wants me to be...
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Continued Direction
Today starts another Monday for the work week, and unlike a lot of normal people, I enjoy Mondays. Today I teach some key Bible truths and lessons to 3 students over at Philomath Middle School during 7th period. Normally, we'd have more than 3 students in this class, but the whole "7th period" thing is a big issue for lots of potential attendees, whose class during that period is either really hard or really important. Anyway, these students are my favorite to teach, because I can actually relate to them and see the changes that God's word is having on their lives. As well, Mondays are the day that I do LOTS of stuff on the computer at the CEF office, and if you didn't already know, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WORKING WITH COMPUTERS!
As well, Mondays are my "check-in" day with one of my really good friends. She's going through a lot, and I've taken it upon myself to try and help her out whenever I can. So, Monday mornings, I send her an email and see whats happening, how I can pray for her, and remind her that God is always there ready to help.
Speaking of God helping, my application to Children's Ministries Institute has been accepted and all that's left for me to do is get ready to go. Which means paying the advanced reservation fees, buying new clothes to fit within the dress code, reserving plane tickets...oh, and raising all the money needed to do all those things and pay for the school. The estimated cost is $5500, I've already saved up $1000, and working up until the departure date should net me $3500 that I can apply towards the cost. Which leaves an extra $1000 to come from wherever God wants it to. Of course, all of the funds are in His hands, so if He truly wants me to go (everything I've seen so far makes the answer to that a "yes") then He will provide the funds I need.
Now as for the title of this post, "Continued Direction". As I stated last post, God showed me what is behind the stained-glass door I've talked about. And now I've been waiting patiently to see when God would have me open the door. He still hasn't showed me, but His timing is not ours, and if He wants me to open it later, then I will continue to wait until that time comes. Regardless, I feel as if the time to open the door is really close. When it does, and I finally open it, I'll be sure to post the results here on my blog.
Until next time, Godspeed!
As well, Mondays are my "check-in" day with one of my really good friends. She's going through a lot, and I've taken it upon myself to try and help her out whenever I can. So, Monday mornings, I send her an email and see whats happening, how I can pray for her, and remind her that God is always there ready to help.
Speaking of God helping, my application to Children's Ministries Institute has been accepted and all that's left for me to do is get ready to go. Which means paying the advanced reservation fees, buying new clothes to fit within the dress code, reserving plane tickets...oh, and raising all the money needed to do all those things and pay for the school. The estimated cost is $5500, I've already saved up $1000, and working up until the departure date should net me $3500 that I can apply towards the cost. Which leaves an extra $1000 to come from wherever God wants it to. Of course, all of the funds are in His hands, so if He truly wants me to go (everything I've seen so far makes the answer to that a "yes") then He will provide the funds I need.
Now as for the title of this post, "Continued Direction". As I stated last post, God showed me what is behind the stained-glass door I've talked about. And now I've been waiting patiently to see when God would have me open the door. He still hasn't showed me, but His timing is not ours, and if He wants me to open it later, then I will continue to wait until that time comes. Regardless, I feel as if the time to open the door is really close. When it does, and I finally open it, I'll be sure to post the results here on my blog.
Until next time, Godspeed!
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