“I was raised up believing I was somehow unique
Like a snowflake distinct among snowflakes, unique in each way you can see
And now after some thinking, I’d say I’d rather be
A functioning cog in some great machinery serving something beyond me”
One of my favorite days… You’re still on my mind.
Frankology - if you don’t know him, you should. He’s the man.
So the yesterday I read in Genesis the story of Abraham and his long waiting period before God finally gave him a son. The thing that stuck out to me were the words: in God’s timing it came to pass.
I can’t help but realize, in my life, how often do I try to make things happen - in my time and on my own strength. Without God, I am nothing. Without Him I can do nothing.
I am thankful that every desire and burden that is on my heart, God sees and He knows the depths of them more than I ever can or will. I needn’t try to make things happen, but He works all things together for my good, because I’m seeking Him. In seeking Him, we find Him; He is there with the lost and broken - those who don’t have hope. He is with the orphan and the widow. I can never forget what took place in Kenya. God used Kenya to mark me, and alter my course. I know that I’m going to finish my music degree at LSU. I know I’m going to do the best I can in school and serve to advance God’s kingdom to my greatest capacity. Investing into others because others have invested into me and loving my family more… Then I think I’m going to go to Hillsong College, where I’ll continue to grow in my gifting. The future is so bright, but I pray that in all the opportunities, I won’t forget that I can do nothing on my own. That without Him, I am nothing. Putting it simply: He is with the orphan and widow, so therefore I want to always do my part to let them know God hasn’t forgotten them, and neither have I.
God search my heart and search my soul.
@hardee95 helping lead some worship this morning. Not being limited to just playing drums, but being willing to be used in whatever capacity. Awesome. #Kenya (Taken with instagram)
So it begins….
Tomorrow begins what will be the greatest summer trip yet to-date in all of my 20 long years of life. Now I’ve done some traveling, but this time, I’m going to spend a week in France and then 2 weeks in Kenya. Yea.. I’m so pumped!! Three solid weeks on two different continents! I’m so excited that my Dad is coming, and getting to experience this with my Dad will be quite surreal. Spending 3 weeks out of the country is only the beginning of what gets me excited about this trip though. There is this huge expectancy to hear God speak something NEW. I want CLARITY and FRESHNESS.. Lately things have been very, how do you say… NORMAL. Stalgia seeping over from the mundane of school? Who knows.. This one thing that I do know however - I am so ready to be the HANDS AND FEET of JESUS. There’s no agenda, except to show people the love of Jesus and to help them experience the love the Father has for them. I have always wanted my life to amount for more than just ordinary. I desire to experience the fullness that my God has in store for me, and to go deeper into Him. l want my roots to grow deep into Him, for my foundation to be secure in Him alone. You know, I used to think I had everything figured out, that life, I understood. But as I get older, I’m beginning to realize how little I know. And in realizing this, I’m seeing how much more I truly need God to guide and lead me. I need Him. I have no idea as to what this trip will end up like, but I know God is going with me and I know He is going to do some amazing things. Despite my failings and shortcomings, God will move. I’m just thankful that I get to be apart of the big things He is doing. And this is just the beginning, with bigger and better things on the horizon. I have so much hope! God has been beyond faithful to me! So here we go, let the journey begin.
Jamie
Walked into my old job and my boy Clint helped me raise the last $37 for BOTH Dad and I to go to Kenya! This is surreal! God really does provide for ALL of our needs! :) (Taken with Instagram at Oak Point)
College is hard sometimes… (Taken with instagram)
Free pancakes? Yeaaaaa! (Taken with Instagram at LSU - The 5)
OMG… (Taken with instagram)
