Family, It is a crisp Saturday morning. Clouds canopy the skies and there is a nice salty breeze. Shorts and a long sleeve T-shirt should cover it. Loving life...
So it has been a month since my last blog. I find in these busy times (they are always busy!!!):
- I do not get my workout in.
- I will not get into the Word/ scripture.
- I eat the unhealthiest fast-food ever!
Then, these actions compound stress. Maybe stress creates these actions. Either way, it is a bummer.
The other day I didn't get my run in. So when I arrived at my office, I took the stairs. It wasn't my 4 mile beach workout, but it was something. Lunch also included some on-line Bible time. Rad. And a banana substituted a bag of chips with my sandwich. Alright! Back on course!!!
I am starting to realize that I can't do it all. But in that realization, God has got it. I have also realized that when I take time for Him, He multiplies my time. There is a million ways to break down that last statement, but I am not going to. I don't have the time, and I am OK with that. HA!
All that being said, I am striving to take the stairs when I am busy, get in at least a chapter of the Word in the morning and/ or get a peak at the ocean if I am not getting wet.
I am going to TJ today with some great people. So, I gotta go. There wasn't enough time to get a surf in this morning, but I am going to leave 5 minutes early at least get a glance at God's perfect Pacific.
Oh yeah, I am supposed to write a little bit about the support raising:
SUPPORT Q/A
1. I am raising my salary for my first year. As of now, I am 19% there. The responses have been a total blessing. Thank you all again for you affirmation. I am praying for you.
2. I am currently attending Seminary on my own: One class per quarter. When I start the position at Flood, I will be a full time student, and Flood will be assisting my tuition.
By the way, Bethel Seminary is a graduate level, accredited school. I am working on my masters. Oh yeah, I love it.
3. Your support checks are made out to FLOOD. Send them to me, and I take it to their office. It is tax-deductible.
I will research to see if you can donate online. Thank you again!
4. Flood is a real church. It legally falls under the Baptist denomination, but is in many aspects it is an open-door-church that concentrates solely on the Word (Bible). There is about 1,500 people that consistently attend. And there is work to do.
Check out the website: www.diveintoflood.com
I got to split now. Thank you for your love.
In it together,
Andy
Psalm 42:1-2
As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirst for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
This is the deep calling unto deep, and the longing heart will understand it. -- Tozer
It has been an amazing, blessed month. Check out the sweet pic at the bottom of my home town!!!
