So my last post discussed the introduction of the new season fall, but the weeks or two to follow would truly begin to show the colors of fall! Nights have been cooling all the way into the 30's and days have been hitting a high at about 65. It has been so nice, such a beautiful change in weather. We have been mixing in a combination of rain and sun. Last thursday during work, i glanced outside to see the first hail storm of the season! Such a crazy concept, especially while California is once again on fire. Lord knows I wish I could send down some of our rain to calm the wretched flames.
The Cold Draws Me Outside
These cool nights have motivated me to get out and walk in the brisk moonlit nights. I have done multiple couple mile walks at night and I love them. I put my ipod on and either listen to random music or spend some time with worship music just surveying God's amazing creation and let the cold air bring life to my warm skin. There is something mystical about breathing out deep misty breathes under the starry night. I think what I like so much about these times is that I am all alone, the music playing in my ears and just walking along seems to slow life down for a moment, allowing me to draw near to God, to step back for a moment from all the problems of life which surround me and surrender myself to God's glory.
Copeland's New CD Is Out: "You Are My Sunshine"
Copeland has been one of my favorite bands for a while so i was super stoked that their new CD came out today. The title makes me think about the soon to be very dark and cloudy months up here and realize that my sunshine will not be coming from the sun for a while. I am excited to go through the season though.
So I guess I should be giving some more of a glimpse into whats going on in my life right now. I am officially transfered to the CPK that is closer to me in Tigard and have worked there for a week now. So far it seems like it will be a good thing for me, i am just having to build relationships again but it is good. No other doors have opened for jobs within the engineering field or any other more technical fields for that matter. I am continuing to be patient and faithful, trusting that God knows what He is doing more than I do. I am definitely learning that you can still have a pretty awesome and joyful life without a lot of money. Sure, i can't go do whatever I want to do whenever I want, but the things you plan for are awesome. It is also nice that I am not the only one in this state of financial simplicity. Sharing in this with others has helped build relationships and I am also noticing that me being faithful with my serving job and trusting God in it has allowed me to have an impact on some people and also impact believers who are learning to trust God in financial hardship. So far, every bill has been paid and I have never gone hungry. God is good!
Today I read Psalms 23, even though it is so famous and known, it was definitely encouraging.
So I guess I should be giving some more of a glimpse into whats going on in my life right now. I am officially transfered to the CPK that is closer to me in Tigard and have worked there for a week now. So far it seems like it will be a good thing for me, i am just having to build relationships again but it is good. No other doors have opened for jobs within the engineering field or any other more technical fields for that matter. I am continuing to be patient and faithful, trusting that God knows what He is doing more than I do. I am definitely learning that you can still have a pretty awesome and joyful life without a lot of money. Sure, i can't go do whatever I want to do whenever I want, but the things you plan for are awesome. It is also nice that I am not the only one in this state of financial simplicity. Sharing in this with others has helped build relationships and I am also noticing that me being faithful with my serving job and trusting God in it has allowed me to have an impact on some people and also impact believers who are learning to trust God in financial hardship. So far, every bill has been paid and I have never gone hungry. God is good!
Today I read Psalms 23, even though it is so famous and known, it was definitely encouraging.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through
The valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
They comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
In the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
All the days of my life,
And I will dwell
In the house of the Lord forever!
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through
The valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
They comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
In the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
All the days of my life,
And I will dwell
In the house of the Lord forever!
1 comments:
Dude, I'm so glad you're having so much faith during this difficult time, and still finding your joy in the Lord and the simplicities of life. And what a blessing it is to have friends to encourage you along in the process. As for the seasons thing, what is this "cold" phenomenon you speak of? There is no Salvadorean equivalent I believe.
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