Into a time of green pastures....

Wow!.. it's the new year now! a year ago, I was in a time of depression and great sadness over something that I've lost. It took me a year to come to a place, where I can finally say "I'm happy now." I can only say that you have been sooo good to me, you have taught me soo much, you have grown me sooo much, and I think I'm on the right path. You have given me a number of goals to pursue that would change me to be more Christ-like, and I can see my character changing season by season. It's soo good to see that you are alive in me!

I've reflected upon my singleness. Many times I've thought that it was a burden, and yet many times it was joyful. You are leading me forward, and giving me wisdom, as I seek you and pray about every step.


To my best bud in New Bedford...I just read your blog! I know it's hard and challenging in New Bedford...and you have questioned yourself as to "Why I am doing here?" I'm encouraged by what you said..

"Adventure eh? I consider it a blessing being down here. To be able to experience the beauty of being at sea and to experience all the wonderful creatures below. It has indeed been very Challenging, yet a very rewarding journey so far. Although I may still miss friends and family a whole lot, and struggle intensely with harsh and severe circumstances at times, there's still plenty of thankfulness and gratitude in this heart. My encouragement at times comes from knowing He'll never leave me and He's still always with me no matter how far out the waves and winds may take me. Jesus once said "... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." ....

So keep it up bud!

-Joshy-

Your Truth is all over me...

I am reminded always always always to have your Truth in every area of my life. To let it rule, meditate, have its authority in every area of my life. To really build my life upon your Truth. When I hear your word, to always think about it, and how it relates to my life, and how I can apply it, and obey it.

You are also reminding me to always be consistent daily. And I what I mean by that, is that I am a Christian at all times, in all places, in all situations, on Sundays, on Mondays, every single day!

You are also reminding me to have integrity and no hypocrisy in my life. To always speak the Truth.

This year I'm going to study Proverbs because I feel like I need wisdom from God's word. I really need to have wisdom to make God honoring choices in every situation. And in James, you said that you give wisdom generously.

-Glory to God in the Highest-

There must be more...

There has to be more than this...

Godliness with contentment is great gain. That is so important. I must always never be satisfied with where I am in my Christian walk, in my church, cell group, and world. I must always be longing and pursuing more of God in every sphere.

So I feel a dissatisfaction with my church, cell group. I'm not trying to point fingers or judge others or blame others, but I want more! I feel bored and feel like church is dry and not passionate.

Lord renew the vision, conviction in my heart of where my place is in every sphere, and how I can help others, and put more of God in their lives. Give me passion, wisdom and conviction.

But I also realize that it's time to visit other churches and to see new believers, and to network with them. So lead me Lord...

In this new year, lead me forward to grow in character, mission, purpose, vision, experience, knowledge, wisdom, leadership, influence, responsibility, love, compassion, and my relationship with Jesus Christ.