I just wanted to give thanks to God for His many prevalent graces in my life. Take for instance today, I was so discouraged by the discontinuation of a mission that my brothers and I in the apartment, had set out to do even before the outset of our studies this year, that I asked God, "I am so discouraged, please let someone give me some kind of encouragement today, for I don't know if I can go on." One reason was the great sway of materialism in our apartment. It is so easy for five guys to just hang out with no contact to the world whatsoever...and play video games, watch TV and videos, and whatever else. I had no way at all to confront my friends, so in my morning prayer I just gave it all up to God. Well. He doesn't always answer immediately, because I was even more discouraged at my lack of grammar skills, pointed out to me in Hermeneutics class. Anyway, I just kept giving it to God. Well, after class I was walking with Kyle (a friend) and laughing with him about some guys who had previously made an "interesting" comment (and I shall say nothing else). He then told me of my unwavering joy and personality and how "I never let anyone slow me down." Next, after I was done with my devotions Jayson came in with a Word of God and he also encouraged me, and on top of that he settled the point that on Thursdays we need to stop doing "whatever" and start the Bible Study that we set out to have before the beginning of our studies this year.

One would think that being in an apartment with four called ministers (each called to Pastoral, Youth, Children’s, and Music ministries might I add) and a PK would be easy. Not necessarily, because that stinkin' devil don't want no revival happen’n like last year. Nevertheless El Shaddi the Lord Almighty is our God and He will prove victorious and we can tell him "too bad you big bad wolf" or "shut up'a yo face" as would be said in Jive. I praise God for his answers to prayer. Have a nice day. :)