Today I was able to sit down and catch up with my friend Corey Hicks. I've been knowing Corey since i was in high school and have had several opportunities to work along side with him at different events. Today's conversation with Corey was encouraging to say the least. Corey is in the process of planting a church in New Orleans East in the 7th Ward. I guess this isn't a place where tourist would normally visit (haha). We talked a little bit about India, missions and what is going on here in New Orleans. This upcoming Monday i will be visiting Corey and his leadership team to share with them. Pumped about that and very undeserving. Please pray for me regarding monday night.
Acts 1:8
'But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
This is a scripture we discussed today at lunch. Reminded me of the importance of working and serving where you are in this moment. Dissecting this scripture shows us the exactly what Jesus meant when he said this statement. Looking at the map, we see that Jerusalem is at the center of Judea and Samaria. and after that is the 'ends of the earth'. We can see that Jesus meant for us to focus on the center and work our way out. Sometimes, we forget this and focus on 'the ends of the earth' before the 'Jerusalem'. God has us where we are at in this moment for a reason. Take notice of that. Take notice of who we are surrounded by. Take notice of the needs surrounding us right now. Focus on that, THEN work our way out.
Excited to see what God is going to do in the 7th Ward and New Orleans East through Corey's ministry.
My good friend, Daniel (Alex City, AL) will be coming in town tomorrow to meet and see first hand what his youth group will be doing on their missions trip to New Orleans on April 10-14. Gonna be a fun/busy weekend.
Here is a picture taken at iTuesday on Mardi Gras Night. How awesome is it that young people get together in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Night to worship God? yea...awesome. Thank You God for this family.
Today i looked into how much my trip to Cambodia will cost this summer. Flight alone cost $2200. To be honest, i was very discouraged. I do realize that me being 'discouraged' shows that i don't fully trust that God will provide. Something for me to work on...trusting God. I'm praying for ways to raise this money through working and support. Please pray with me.
