I'm pretty happy at the minute.
Gods been amazing.
I realised I havent blogged in ages so bit of a catch up for those that are interested.
The Church Weekend away was epic.
To everyone at GBC, Thanks for making it so fantastic. It is a privledge to be part of you.
I really loved just getting the chance to relax a little and hang out with my church and my family. without any pressure it is such a fantastic time to relax, ponder Gods word, share fellowship and just do some interpretive dance for those who want too.
Two years ago I was bawling my eyes out at GBC weekend away because my family wasn't here. This year I cried because I was astounded at Gods greatest as giving me such an amazing Church family.
The speaker looked at Phillipians one of my favourite books of the bible. I was honestly excited when he read out one of my favourite verses. Phillipians 3 V 8 which is something I have really been struggling with recently.
I have been so busy with Work and Uni. I have just not been focusing on the important things.
Jesus and especially my quiet time with him have got pushed to the side while I try and deal with it all. A song also confirmed what God was saying "I can't do it alone" This stuff is pointless without God. It really is.
Please Pray that I remember this.
We also sang "You're Beautiful" I love this tune.
It says in Isaiah 53 v 2 that there was nothing beautiful about his appearence but thats just outward appearence.
I think that Beauty in its truest form comes from the inside.
My God is beautiful from the Inside out. Love is Beautiful and God is Love. I was so happy when Abe started singing it I made a little excited noise.
The Speaker Simon Jones is something of a legend.
Unfortunately I didnt get chance to talk to him much but he has a really awesome music taste (going off whats written on his blog) but what he said was really powerful.
I have recently been reading a book called Breakout by Mark Stibbe and Andrew Williams, which ties in so well to what he was saying. I really recommend a read.
He was expressing the need for churches no longer to be "come to us" but more "go to them."
Being honest with myself and the people of blogland, I dont quite know what God was specfically saying to me with this message.
I was so excited by the message that Simon brought to us. real change is needed and as he says "go and make disciples" not "sit tight and twiddle your thumbs and wait for them to realise there is a hole in there life" I have been trying to work out where I sit and twiddle (or write stupidly long blogs) instead of going and how I can do more.
I want to end with a quote from Gladitor (edited by Simon) this made me think a lot and has been stuck in my mind since the return "what we do in life echoes in eternity." Unleash Heaven into the world.
