Typical Colorado Sunset.
Its been a while since I've been able to write things, which just means, I have more to write this time then last.
I hate doing things half-assed (for lack of a better word). If you are going to do something, lets do it to the highest possible quality. I'd say this is especially true when it comes to Ministry. This is Gods work in the most direct way. That is why being in full-time ministry is so hard. And yet so key. So thank you to all of you who are in full-time ministry. You'll never make much money, but you are changing lives for the Kingdom of God. Keep it up, jump all in.
It's obviously something I want to do one day, and I'm starting to see more and more just how hard ministry can be. But man, I am so ready to jump into it. Dedicate my everything to some ministry, sounds awesome. I've gotten the chance to be a volunteer over the last few months, and I do love it. I've been able to see, once again, how much dedication being a volunteer can take. So even more so to the volunteers of ministry, weather its running a small group, helping with tech, being an usher, helping in sunday school classes or playing worship... Thank you all so much for volunteering and being committed. You are the real hero's in churches. The background players. The life changers. The followers of Christ. Studs. There is a song by the Christian rap artist: Lecare called Background. The chorus is simple enough. "I can play the background". I got to see him live in Australia at a music fest. He ended his set with that song on his knees in prayer. He was a great example of how I want to live life. I can play the background. All Glory To God.
I'm finding it very hard to wait on God over the last few weeks. I dread getting the common questions of: "Hey so what are you doing now that you're back?" When I first got here I welcomed this question thinking I had some direction, but I'm still waiting on my application for Denver Seminary. Maybe that's not where I'm suppose to be? And if that's true, that's fine, I'm just sick of waiting for an answer. It comes back to control. I hold on to the little control I still have left, hoping God won't take it away like I need him to. If I gave up full control, well then, Hakuna Matata, I would be able to know that it's in God's hands and have peace. So, here's to the last bit of what I'm holding onto, take it God. "Lord, this is your day, what will you have me do?"
Last week I went Snowboarding with my good bro Kane and new friend Max, amazing. First time this season, and its just so awesome to be in the presence of the Lord while Shredding the Gnar. We got back to his place just as K-Life was starting, which is a youth group type evening. I got to play Cajon with one of my long time friends Scott Miller, who I use to play with a lot. Anyway, not the point. What I'm getting at, is I haven't seen worship or felt the presence of the Spirit so brightly since being back in the states. There's something to be said for a basic, guitar, piano, beat, and voices. We rocked a few songs in a small group of Jr. Highers, the Lord was there. I left feeling so refreshed, so ready to take on the world.
I'm reading "Love Does" by Bob Goff. I'm only a few chapters in, but its already one of my favorites. Its just stories of how to Love. There's one with this guy named Randy. Basically, Bob is skipping town, going to live in Yosemite to climb and live in a tent. Well he stops by Randy's house just to say by, Randy grabs a bag and says "I'll come with you." That in itself is Fricken Crazy! He didn't plan anything! He was a grown man, with responsibilities, a house, job, life! Well, eventually they come back because Bob couldn't find a job. Randy invites him into his house for dinner... come to find out... Randy had JUST gotten married, only days before leaving with Bob. Talk about giving up yourself to Love like Jesus Loved!
So this touched me, and I threw on twitter "I hope one day I can Love someone like Randy loved @BobGoff"..... He responded.... Bob responded to me, only minutes later. "@JeremyR33 Guys like you who are thinking about loving people change everything for so many. I'm proud of you, Jeremy."
So, this week, I will again learn patience. God is sure giving me enough opportunities to.
Chained to him,
Jeremy
jcrob33@gmail.com
This girl is becoming very important to me.
Aaahhhh thanksgiving!
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