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Monday, 26 May 2008

It's Been A Long Time!

Wow! It has been a long time since I have been on. Just wanted to say a lot of things have been going on. I'm getting married on April 25, 2009 it is very exciting. I graduated. Also I am very excited for the summer. I will try to post more even though I will probably forget. I was hoping I could ask you all to pray for a few things.
Please pray for Drake and I in our future marriage and plans.
Please pray for a job for me (Kara)
Please pray for Drake's future career plans (Master of Divinity and possibly Seminary)
Please pray that we both will continue to love God more and more and put Him First.
Thank you so much!

Thursday, 23 August 2007

Just Thinking!

I have been thinking a lot about what makes a mature "young adult"? It seems to be something I apparently lack. How much of what you regret affects how mature you are? How long until that regret starts to paralyze you and when it doesn't even seem like the Holy God, who created you, can comfort you with His hand or His word? Is it lack of Faith, is it unrepentent sin, is it grief over sin, is it the ignorance I possess of Gods word? If I truly knew Gods Word would I let words from my friends or family members that hurt or cut reign or effect the change in my life? Is it just our Father working on His childs heart who He is molding and loving everyday?
Why are these questions so hard and yet so easy? I know although it is tough to admit, surrendering everything to the Lord is an easy step but I make it so hard Why? because I know the consequences in the world, I fear God! Not in the way I should, but I fear I will surrender and he will change His mind and will break my trust and I will be alone. It is not God who put this doubt in my mind it is the Lack of His word in my heart and the influence the "world" has put in my head, and the experiences I have had. I am thankful for a Lord that He is so patient, and kind to His children, and that I can just remember and go back to the "elementary sunday school, Jesus died on the cross for me type answers". To be able to go back and reflect what God has done. It is an AMAZING! feeling.

Monday, 23 July 2007

Pics....

Finally! Pictures from Oklahoma more pictures hopefully during VBS will be coming in August.
Update:
Thank you for your prayers everything is well with my friend and I. It turns out, what he calls it, it was a MELTDOWN!, he took nothing I said personally. It is just me being crazy, and annoying what can I say I am working on not being like that and trying to remember everyday how wide , how long, how high and How deep the Fathers Love is for us. I read last night Jeremiah 1:4-10  " The word of the Lord came to me , saying,
       "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
This was a verse that I was thankful for, it reminded me that I was not my own I belonged to someone else and showed me again how faithful God has been to me and how much happier I find myself enjoying this life being in Christ Jesus and not fighting against him but fighting with Him.

Friday, 13 July 2007

I'm Back!

Oklahoma was amazing! God is really working in the hearts of the leaders there and our youth group. I had the oppurtunity this year to get to lead VBS at Marland with 2 others and it was very challenging. It is amazing when you get up in front of those kids how God can put words in your mouth and give you courage you never ever knew you had. That God can use you in such a way as that, I feel very blessed to have been able to go.This week has definitely made my passion for missions so much stronger I will try to have pictures on the site as soon as possible.

I need to ask for your prayers though for Faith , Red Rock , and Marland that God will continue to work in those churches and if He wills we will have the oppurtunity of joining them next year.
A personal prayer request a good friend of mine is moving away and I think I might have really really upset him today, please pray that are friendship will stay in tact for as long as it is what God wants.
Thank you so very much God Bless!

Friday, 29 June 2007

Prayers Answered !!!

Hey Ya'll
VBS is over with, it was a success. Everyone had alot of fun with the Game Day Central theme. It was really cool to see the kids (also known as "athletes" this week) grow and hear the Word of God and be able to have fun with friends. I was able to smile alot , and that is always something to be thankful for and to see smiles. Thank you to all of you who said a prayer for us and the children.

Today, I got an email from Mission Prep Network team and the question Donald King had for me today was How is your relationship with the Lord? It got me thinking, During this week, especially with VBS I would find myself forgetting to thank God, to pray to Him for guidance , and to have my quite times. How do you forget about God? But this is what really got me:
Imagine, God created you to have a relationship with Him. He wants to be with you and wants you to dwell in His presence.
So don't forget about your first love during all the activities this summer. Take Him with you on vacation. Talk to Him while you are laying by the pool. Call His name while your cutting grass. Claim His Word as Truth in your life while you're at work.................................................................
At the end He puts (Donald King): My prayer is that you will fall in Love with God all over again and be emmersed in His love for you.
I am very thankful for that encouragement and for a God who wants us by His side. That we can rely on Him, fall in love with Him, and receive His grace daily. I will be leaving for Oklahoma in a week so I leave you with a prayer.
Lord,
Thank you for your grace and mercy, you are always giving and never ceasing to protect and give your children everything that they need. Be with us, guide us through our troubles and temptations, so we don't stumble down the wrong path. Put motivation and Love in our hearts for you and Your Word. Holy Spirit Come..............It is in Jesus Name Amen

Thursday, 21 June 2007

Thank You!!!!

Just wanted to thank you for your prayers, small groups went really well.
To:
Kayla and Waffle- 1st place, really good job guys, Congrats to my sister it is her first time in first place. Note: God can surprise you sometimes.
Becky and Matt- My parents for the summer Thanks for getting the team pumped up for the game and encouraging us to memorize Scripture. Also Way to get 1st place in the game.
Josh and Kirstie- Josh it was a honor to teach with you I hope the rest of the summer goes well for you You are a good Pop (you are an Amazing encourager!) Kirstie we missed you last night. I did my best but it is hard to fill your shoes. Come Back!!!
Lastly Ryan and Kelsey- Thanks for almost making me cry, You guys.............ahhh I am so very excited and happy that you were lifted up last night, you couldn't have made me happier. I seen fire in both your eyes that I haven't seen before. God is doing an Amazing job with your hearts, and it means so much to me to be able to see it every week.
Well thats all, did I miss anybody I don't think I did, of course all the grandparents your all Wonderful We love you. To the the Mom and Pops again I love you all,you have encouraged me I tell you that I love you alot sorry but you will survive.
I will survive....mmm.. I will survive I never thought I'd ever live without you by my side.
Sorry short little intermission I had to sing it Ya'll know you were thinkin it don't lie LOL. Knowing that when you read this if you know me it will put a smile on your face and thats good enough for me.
Oh and could somebody call me sometime, I am bored everyday out of my mind to the point of wanting school to start. Somebody catch me before I fall into the trap. (JK) there is no trap I just wanted to sound dramatic. Ha Ha
God Bless you this week Lets go reap good Harvest for our God!!
1........2.........3............GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, 20 June 2007

Could You Pray For .........?

Hey Ya'll
Just wanted to let everyone know about the next couple of weeks. Tonight we start "actual" small groups with our families I ask for your prayers for the MOM and POPS (Matt, Becky, Josh, Kirstie, Kayla, Waffle, Ryan and Kelsey) and also for the grandparents and our adult leaders. Ask that God would calm there nerves, and He would give them the words to speak/teach.
Next Sunday, VBS starts it is always a blessing to work in VBS, especially being able to see the Kids on stage for opening and closing. By the end of the week they are glowing and it is really cool to see them so excited. Please pray for our teachers, and also for our Directors Mrs. Laytonya and Mrs. Gail and of course for the kids that they may remember there time at VBS so that one day they will Truly come to see the Lord.
Last but not least, A week after VBS we will be leaving for Tonkawa, Oklahoma on a mission trip were we will do VBS as well. Pray that God will start preparing the youth and the adults for this trip, so we are prepared and ready to teach God's Word.
Thank you so much for praying for these things.

Monday, 18 June 2007

My First Post

Hey!
This is all new to me so I have no idea what I am doing, but lets be honest I rarely do. Anyway, here is to my first post may God Bless me as I screw it up (just kidding) and Bless all those who use it. Amen
First my goals:
1. Have a goal
2. Encourage others through experiances (looks like I accomplished my 1st goal)
3. Make God out to be the coolest, holiest Being EVER!!!!!!! ( because He so already is)

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