Health

I am sick right now. I started running a fever last night around bedtime, I have a sore throat and a cough. I'm heading to the doctor in about an hour. The sooner I can kick this, the better. I appreciate everyone being so willing to pray for me in everything and it feels good to know that people will be praying for me in this.

What to speak on

Right now I am praying about what I should speak on during my time in Frisco. Please pray for me that I would have wisdom to give them the message that God wants them to hear, that I would present it in a way they will receive it, that I will present it in a way the entertains them (yeah, I like to entertain the students I speak to, they remember better).

I really appreciate all the prayers that have been presented to God on behalf of Andrea and I. It is a HUGE part of what is happening in our lives right now.

December 6

On that date I will be flying to Frisco, TX to interview for the youth pastor position at the First Baptist Church there. This is the church that I have been asking so many of you to pray about. I have felt something special for that church for some time. I believe God has laid them on my heart for a reason.

Please be praying that I will have the right words to say both in the interview and while I'm speaking to the students. Pray that God would go out before me and prepare the hearts of the people who are going to hear the answers I give and the message I share. I believe that my actions while I'm there will only be a follow through of the Lord has already done.

They did say that this isn't "in view of a call" which just means that they aren't asking me to visit with the idea that both parties are deciding if the situation is right or not. In short, I don't have the job yet and they won't make an official decision while I'm there.

It's taking me a long time to write this, longer than any other post. We've been waiting a while for this and I think Dree and I are still in a state of shock that they called. I can't tell how how great it is to be on the ride of my life with God in control. In my soul, I feel like I'm flying down a highway at 200 miles per hour but in my spirit I know that God is at the wheel. What a paradox, knowing something is in control yet it still makes my heart pound so hard I can feel it in my chest. I hope all of you are on board with Him.

Sorry for the wait

Sorry for the wait but there's not much news that I can give you right now. The church that has shown the most interest in us is going through some inner turmoil which they need to take care of immediately. I think it has caused the hiring process to slow down, which I think is wise. Unfortuneately for us, it means we have to wait more. But just wait, we'll get to wherever we're going and God will show us that we came at just the right time, then we'll be in our place and He will be in His. Doesn't it always work out like that? :)

On a brighter note, our family is coming to visit us for the holidays. Andrea's parents will be over Thanksgiving and my parents are coming around Christmas. It will be nice to have them here since we won't be able to make it home. Please pray that we will be comforted because I know we will want to see all of our brothers and sisters and such, this will be a first for both of us.

I'll let you know as soon as I find out something. Grace and peace to you all.