Friday, July 23, 2010

Yes Lord!!!

It's been a pretty sweet experience. These recent two weeks have been such a privilege, that I just don't know how to thank him enough. It's kind-of hard to type at 8:00am while the past two weeks you live on 5 hours of sleep max each night. I love what I'm doing, and he hasn't given me a situation I can't handle. These kids are a blessing in my life. Senior camp I really got to open up and counsel boys that I honestly thought couldn't learn a single thing from me.

I've learned God can use your gift, and your testimony to glorify him in different ways. He's even deepened my passion for the lost, and lonely. If we say we wanna help save the world, that means everybody needs the chance to learn God's salvation. If we won't give our neighbor/classmate the time of time, we are hindering them the kingdom. Jesus didn't just die for one set of people, but the Jews and Gentiles..EVVVEEERRRRYYYYOONNNEEE!!!! It's time to put away all childish insecurities. Anyways, I will be back on later, i'm going back to sleep lol.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Off to Camp..

I honestly don't know what to expect!!! I've never been to camp before. I have faith that anything is possible to result. God is faithful as well, and I believe 1 corinthians 2:9..No eye has seen, no ears have heard of what he has planned for those who love him. It just excites me!!! Keep my mind focused on the kingdom, and everything else will fall into place!!! Here we go!!! I will be back on next weekend!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Deliverance..Thank You!

Psalms 32:7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.

the pathway of a Christian is a calling of sacrifice, giving up your life to serve so much more beautiful and bigger than you've ever imagined. The verse "tho there is pain in the offering blessed be your name"..just came to my mind today. God forgives us everyday, and every second. In 1 Peter it says "take delight in the suffering you will endure because it glorifies the father". This could me physically, emotionally etc. For me recently I've witnessed how deep this forgiveness touches. Though I'm facing consequences from my past I really don't care because it's only the world. Only a fool lets anything stand in the way of the father. I'm not afraid anymore, i am victorious in his name.
He carried the cross, so I can stand on and move mountains, how great is that? lol. I've been forgiven, he has forgotten my sins and that is all that matters so its time to glorify this incredible savior who has delivered us. Prepare your shield, sharpen your sword...the battles we face may seem horrible but with God..haha..its kids play ;)..!!!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

oh how he takes delight in his servants!!!


Okay I had no idea what to call this post, so don't be shocked if it looks like the title has nothing to do with the rest. Today I just had a lot on my mind. About relationships, and I had a little devotion today about feeling useless. If I remember correctly its either Corinthians or Galatians, "be enthusiastic serving the Lord" "when the time comes for a harvest the reaping will be a blessing" something along that line. This was a big devotion in the scorching sun lol. It was a very big encouragement. I still struggle with that sometimes but we need to remember we can serve God in multiples ways, as long and we are surrendering out hearts. Praise be to the father, that watches over us and understands our hearts better than we do ;)...

Sunday, July 4, 2010

..4th of July & Thoughts...

Happy 4th of July Everybody! I pray everyone keeps this nation in your prayers, we need continuous revival. I salute all those who have served, are serving, and are soon to serve. It's been a beautiful weekend even with the rain. My challenge for everyone is to sit down and just realize how much freedom we have in this country called United States of America. What's more incredible is the outstanding freedom we have in the name of Jesus. It puts everything in a new perspective.

Off to see Toy Story 3 with the family, then heading to Livewire. Those who don't know livewire is the student ministries at my Dover Advent Church! Have a great day!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Devotion and Prayer!!!

God is comforting, and faithful!!! Can I get a AMEN!...
Though times are hard, and it seems like just as you get out of a challenge, you fall into another one. There is hope. The deeper your relationship with Christ is, the easier it is to pull through..i guarantee it :).
My game plan for this week is to focus on my individual devotion harder than anything else and prepare for my three weeks of camp. Working on devotions for my cabin, and work on strengthening my confidence while applying all I learned these past three weeks.
I hope everybody is doing well, I'm kinda on the DL while I'm at home..aiming to be the least distracted from my game plan as much as I can. It's kinda nerve wracking while preparing for camp. I've never been to camp before, and obviously never been a counselor. I have faith in my king that I can do anything and here we go haha..geez i'm excited!!!
I ask you still be in prayer for my family(we are dealing with some circumstances but we are keeping the faith), and just energy to get the move on lol.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

before i head into a breakweek..

These past three weeks have zoomed by like nothing else. I've met many people, and seen different smiles of the most beautiful kids. Dover week finished off well. Beachville(O'Brian, FL) and McAlphin has been going splendid. It's interesting going back to a church that is a little like the ones I grew up at. The biggest "high tech" thing they own is a laptop and projector. The kid's I have met are like no other. The humbleness, and eagarness to learn about God has been remarkable. Just to see that results in just a few days is such a praise to me. Teaching kids how to memorize verses, and how to extend their relasionship with Christ. I don't think I've met such mature elemetary school-aged kids in a long time. God is without a doubt showering over these sprouts haha! Well, tomorrow is my last day up here in Liveoak then I'm heading home for a week of devotion, sleep and family-bonding. Getting preped for 3weeks of Camp Suawnee as well will take alot of energy, so its time to get going. I'm anxious for it to start already, but I need to be patient and pray for more spiritual preperation.

Pictures will be up soon!
-Brother in Christ
Christian Keith