So it's been awhile...

... since I had a blog entry.

I have an update on the missions trip. I went down to Madison on Thursday with Sondra. We met with the missionary to learn more. Interesting.. last time Sondra was over in that country she helped at the sewing center. I had been wondering why God was calling me over there when sewing is not something that I'm good at. So we were informed that the area where we are most needed is working with kids/teens/young adults in the slum schools. This is exciting since youth group is the area of ministry in which I serve now.

I was just listening to Casting Crowns. This song really hit me today...

Empty handsheld high
Suchsmall sacrifice
If not joined with my life
I sing in vain tonight

May the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to You

Let my lifesong sing to You
Let my lifesong sing to You
I want to sign your name to the end of this day
Knowing that my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to You

Lord, I give my life
A living sacrifice
To reach a world in need
To be Your hands and feet

So may the words I say
And the things I do make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to you

Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You

Is your Lifesong singing to Him??? Not that you are being called to go halfway around the world to share the gospel. What about in your family, school and job??? How are your actions glorifying God??? Are you more concerned about your pride and feelings or furthering the kingdom?? If God smacks you with His 2x4 are you going to listen 100%?? If you surrendered to Christ then your life is not your own. All He is looking for is someone willing. When a spiritual influence in my life brings something to my attention I examine it to see how I can be more Christ-like. Even deep rooted habitual things I had never previously considered. Now you aren't going to be asked to change who you are, that is the way God created you. Everyone has their own personality and strengths for a reason. But how can you become more of the person that you were created to be??

Are you satisfied with status quo or are you willing to let the Father stretch you??

Are you reading your BibleEVERYDAY???!!!Try it once... you might be suprised with the results :-)