Correction! I need help but not from you!

I guess today I want to share about people who go around correcting people. I did not know we had such police mentality found here on earth. I could be talking about oranges and meant apples then someone will find it in their heart to correct it. I know I am not perfect, you don't have to be the one to remind me daily. I can't believe many of you read this blog. It is filled with grammar errors, in complete thoughts, and at times very boring. You read it anyway. I am sooo blessed. I work in education and ministries that are filled with those who think or believe it is their job to correct. Go find something more meaningful to do with your time. I know that was blunt, and you want to correct me on it. Thanks for resisting...

"I need help, but not from you" Have you ever been in that situation? I love helping people. I am the type that will not come back and remind you that I helped you. I do believe if I really needed help that you would help me when I ask you. Don't worry, I get in a lot of trouble because I don't ask people. I should. Someone will correct me one day. HA! If you have $50,000 I can have let me know. HA! Why are you so choosy (if that is a word) about who can help you. You need help. A person is willing, but you think no I can't or won't ask that person. Recently, I was helping someone move in and asked a high profile person to help us in moving this family. People were shocked that I asked, but he was most grateful to be asked. Stop being so picky. I know you can say that about me in my wife hunt,( let see another word- search) See, I corrected myself. HA.

It is hot and I am trying to stay cool. You do the same.

Fogged!

This summer has been a little foggy. I have taken a few weeks to rest. Now, I want to jump right back into the rat race of life. I guess I am not completely satisfied with life right now. It is like I am looking out the window and there is my life. Decisions that need to be made that I really don't want to make. I want life to be easy. It is not. Part of all of this is realizing that my mom is not here no more. It was so much easier to take care of her. She's looking at me now and saying take care of yourself. I have been making my own lunch or dinner depending on the time of day. I have found that I love toasted bread better than regular bread. I like plain old ruffle/wavy looking potato chips. I love fruit no matter the cost. Great things to find out about yourself. Things are still a little foggy about the future. God has to be the center. I have to trust him to guide and direct my life. I can be pulled to many good causes. I am so glad I made the decision to stay put for at least a year before thinking about leaving the area. There is a lot of work to be done here in Georgia and the United States.

I love serving. I love directing and planning service projects. I love leading a group effort in serving. Believe or not I get to do this 9 months a year with my job. I can't believe how God has blessed me with all the opportunities to serve and lead. Why are things so foggy? I would think things could be very clear. I know I can't bring someone else into my life with it being so foggy. I'm looking for clear skies.

Well, this week I get to serve, learn and lead. I look forward to being the best servant this week. Pray for me as I try to clear the fog.

I'm not a Parent, but I play one on TV!

I'm not a Parent, but I play one on TV! what a great line. I am not a parent, but I play one daily with my students and my nephews. Kids need structure. They are really crying out for you to notice. I had to talk to one of my nephews about his facebook. He will eventually change his name so I can't find him. His reaction to my calling him on it. I have invested a lot of time with my nieces and nephews, just like parents do all the time. I feel for you parents in what you go thru everyday with your child. I would kill them. I know your love keeps you from doing it. I guess what I hate the most is how ungrateful they seemed at times. How do you do it? God knows what he is doing with me. I love teenagers. I get to interact for 9 months out the year about 40 hours a week. My summer, where I spend more time with my nephews leaves me more disturb. Parents, I lift up a prayer for you tonight. Kids, I say that you need to look beyond yourselves. Your parents have feeling as well.

For now, I will continue to remind my students- Parents are what you got. I will not be bailing you out of jail, that is what your parents will do- the very ones you hate so much.

Calling all volunteers!

Just finished talking to a man who have been in the states for 3 years. He loves this country and his country of origin as well. Our conversation was full of blessings. He shared how blessed he was and his family. He continued to talk about how we need more volunteers in the church. I agree. I was there thinking how much more time I have this summer. I am resting. Don't get me wrong. I could do more. He was an angel sent from God. Exactly what I needed on this Monday afternoon. I have to travel a bit over the next few weeks, but will be volunteering more at church before school starts back. Do understand, I need to rest. I don't do this well. I was glad to meet someone who truly loves the church. He desired for everyone to hear the word and be introduce to Jesus. Have you thought about what work is needed around your church building that you could do or assist someone? My mind is rolling right now. Don't sit there, go volunteer.

I"m gonna be like you when I grow up!

I have a great lunch today with Randy Gil. I did not finished my meal. I actually had it for supper tonight. It was good. My conversation with him today was great. He has more wisdom about life then anyone I have met in a while. Those that really know me know that i have many ideas. I shared a few with Randy today in which he loved all of them. I respect him as a worship leader, but now even more as a man of God. He led the worship this week. Personal confession: I do believe so many other worship leaders are better at it than me. Well, I know for sure Randy does a tremendous job getting us to the throne room. I try each week, but people don't always follow me there. HA!

He is so talented that God has blessed this man with many gifts. He is using those gifts. He brings even more glory to God in the way that he has God as the center in his life. I want that! I want that daily. I know what I need to do. We all know what we need to do, we just need to go do it.

I'm gonna be like him(Randy) when I grow up. Meanwhile, I will be myself and allow God to have his way with me. How are you doing with this? Is God in control? Or do you let him be in control sometimes? God brought us into this world and he can take us out. Get off the throne! God needs to be God!

Have a blessed weekend. I have enjoyed blogging this week.

Great Week so far!

Tonight was the final session with Patrick Mead. He is so talented and gifted to share God's word in a way that speaks directly to you. He challenged me this week. Believe it or not I need the challenge. He encouraged us tonight to get off of our but and get after it. Our time is limited. Go out with a bang. I have had some internal battles trying to decide whether to continue going all out for him or just be in the background. Tonight, I am encouraged to keep fighting. We are not here long. So, my prayer tonight is to God to help me keep fighting for him. I don't really need to back down, but stand up for him. I want to do it with love. I am preparing to do so. If you have not made the Lord the Lord of your life. What are you waiting for? MOVE!

"Men are lonely and Broken"

This is one the impacting quotes from last nights session with Patrick. He is doing such a great job. When you are single, you begin to think about the why every so often. I only really think about it in the summer when I don't have a lot to do. Anyway, this powerful statement was not presented about single men but married one. It was a warning to ladies about the real side to men. No man would admit to being lonely or broken. I have said to many students how woman is really in charge. Man wants to please. You have to let him do it. I know that I have been in many different relationship and have tried to continue to give to only find my attempts rejected. Some of the ladies wanted to serve me. I not comfortable with that mainly because I am not use to that. It is a give and take. Patrick pointed out man shuts down when our efforts are not received and acknowledged. May God continue to work on me to be the man I should be. May I recognize the many opportunities God send my way this summer and beyond. May I walk humbly and continue to honor ALL women. Patrick made me reconnect with someone I have not for awhile. I must honor all women.

"Like what you have and want what you got"

This is a quote from Patrick Mead who spoke tonight at campus. I am looking forward to this week as I will be making plans for the fall. I will be directing 2 choruses and teaching 3 video editing classes. I am excited about these opportunities.

This quote will help me have a better year this year. Learning to enjoy what you have. Many of you know I lost my mom this year. I have been going back to places we have spent time at over the last few years. I moved back to atlanta mostly to be closer to her. It has been painful to now have her around. I did get the chance to say goodbye. I would have been on a service trip to New Orleans, but instead I was able to be with her the last weekend of her life. I am still grieving, because of not having some answers about the future. Many of you know that i like to control what I can. What will happen next is still a mystery. I will continue the path that I believe God is calling me to right now.

I am enjoying this week already. I will get to listen live and in person a great communicator of God's word. This week I am so open to hear the word and let it speak to me boldly. I want to be the best person I can be for my students, peers, and church. It starts with me working on me. I wish that I could say I am perfect. God is not done with me yet. I am not where I want to me at age 39. There is so much I don't know. There are so many I need to go back and say please forgive me. I have learned that I need to first forgive myself. God is in control. I ask him for forgiveness and pray down the line if given the opportunity to ask others.

I'm working on liking what I have, and wanting what I got. I'm a middle child and I know what is like to be content. Now that I am older, I want mine. Whatever mine is! Don't worry I have not fallen off the deep in, but I will be glad to move on from this stage. I have great opportunities to serve God and honor him daily. I need to center my focus on HIM. Pray with me as I continue this journey. I do hope to come back tomorrow with more quotes and goodness on my liking what I have and wanting what I got