This quote is originally from Henry David Thoreau, an author and poet in the mid 1800's in America. Most people have probably heard this quote from the popular movie "Into The Wild" which was originally a book in 1997. The story is amazing. A young guy just graduates from University and cannot adjust to society, so he goes alone on an ultimate adventure with no money or job or family to help him along the way. The story continues where he heads to Alaska, living off the land, where he has the freedom to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to. Tragically it ends with him dying, the movie he dies by eating a poisoned plant, but what actually happened is still unknown.
Have you ever felt like this though? Wanting to get away from life and search for your own truth? Stop worrying about the little things that daily life bring? I don't know, to me it sounds amazing and that's really something I took away from YWAM, which was life changing to say the least. The one advantage that I have, that we have, over the search for truth, is the Bible. I know, that I know, that I know, the Bible is absolute truth. So in the search for absolute truth, it all comes back to the Bible for me, but the search for truth will never end.
Coming home after being away for 7 months has been a challenge, but what a beautiful challenge it has been. All great pleasures in life come only after a challenge has been taken on. And I love every second of it. Going back to church and seeing the beautiful faces of the students that my heart cries out to, and they remember who I am. All Glory to God, but its amazing to know that I played a big enough role in those kids lives that they remember who I am. In the life of a teenager, that says a lot. In 7 months, their whole perception of life has completely changed, probably more then once. My only hope and prayer is that the kids who do remember who I am, remember what I stand for, Following Christ with Everything I have.
I Love that God has used me, its amazing to be able to see the fruit of it. Sunday after church I sat down with some guys that are now in High school but I've known them for a few years, and they want to start a Bible study. They gave me a few reasons as to why they didn't join one at the church; sports, or "now its not fun", or "No one goes there anymore." All pretty normal responses for that age, which is sad I think we can all agree, but at the end of the day, they are still seeking after Christ, and I know that's all that matters. As I'm writing this I can't help but smile because I see the youth of America care about Jesus. How beautiful is that. If there is anything I can do to help Storm the gates of Hell and bring back a generation of lost souls, I will do it. All Glory to God.
People ask where I'm headed now? Well, I think its clear to see where my passion lies. I generally just type these without thinking about it before, which shows where my heart lies... I didn't even talk about what has happened over the last week. How my best friends picked me up from the Airport and when I saw them I couldn't help but laugh and yell in excitement, how California was with some of my YWAM friends and the amazing people and conversations I had while I was there, how I'm the best man in a wedding next week, and the new pastor as my church is going to be so awesome. Life is amazing, but above all else, the thing that I love to see the most, is Christ Loving and God Fearing youth.
On that note, to give a direct answer, I would love to work at a church in a Youth group. I would love to go to seminary for my Master's degree. I think God will make these things happen in time, But for now, I have no idea when or where.
Thank you for following,
Jeremy
P.S. After talking to some people face to face, I find out that the comments that they post just don't show and I don't see them. I don't really know what that's about and I will try to fix it. But! If you want to contact or comment, E-mail might be best.
jcrob33@gmail.com
Have you ever felt like this though? Wanting to get away from life and search for your own truth? Stop worrying about the little things that daily life bring? I don't know, to me it sounds amazing and that's really something I took away from YWAM, which was life changing to say the least. The one advantage that I have, that we have, over the search for truth, is the Bible. I know, that I know, that I know, the Bible is absolute truth. So in the search for absolute truth, it all comes back to the Bible for me, but the search for truth will never end.
Coming home after being away for 7 months has been a challenge, but what a beautiful challenge it has been. All great pleasures in life come only after a challenge has been taken on. And I love every second of it. Going back to church and seeing the beautiful faces of the students that my heart cries out to, and they remember who I am. All Glory to God, but its amazing to know that I played a big enough role in those kids lives that they remember who I am. In the life of a teenager, that says a lot. In 7 months, their whole perception of life has completely changed, probably more then once. My only hope and prayer is that the kids who do remember who I am, remember what I stand for, Following Christ with Everything I have.
I Love that God has used me, its amazing to be able to see the fruit of it. Sunday after church I sat down with some guys that are now in High school but I've known them for a few years, and they want to start a Bible study. They gave me a few reasons as to why they didn't join one at the church; sports, or "now its not fun", or "No one goes there anymore." All pretty normal responses for that age, which is sad I think we can all agree, but at the end of the day, they are still seeking after Christ, and I know that's all that matters. As I'm writing this I can't help but smile because I see the youth of America care about Jesus. How beautiful is that. If there is anything I can do to help Storm the gates of Hell and bring back a generation of lost souls, I will do it. All Glory to God.
People ask where I'm headed now? Well, I think its clear to see where my passion lies. I generally just type these without thinking about it before, which shows where my heart lies... I didn't even talk about what has happened over the last week. How my best friends picked me up from the Airport and when I saw them I couldn't help but laugh and yell in excitement, how California was with some of my YWAM friends and the amazing people and conversations I had while I was there, how I'm the best man in a wedding next week, and the new pastor as my church is going to be so awesome. Life is amazing, but above all else, the thing that I love to see the most, is Christ Loving and God Fearing youth.
On that note, to give a direct answer, I would love to work at a church in a Youth group. I would love to go to seminary for my Master's degree. I think God will make these things happen in time, But for now, I have no idea when or where.
Thank you for following,
Jeremy
P.S. After talking to some people face to face, I find out that the comments that they post just don't show and I don't see them. I don't really know what that's about and I will try to fix it. But! If you want to contact or comment, E-mail might be best.
jcrob33@gmail.com
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"Keep this book of the law always on your lips, meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." -Joshua 1:8
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