Where are you God?

Anyone ever asked that question?? I did the other day. It was one of those days where things went from great to pretty crappy really quick. I was wondering if God was taking the day off from watching over me and I felt pretty down about it. Until I read Luke 24:13-33 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2024:13-33&version=NIV)

This was right after his death/resurrection of Jesus and only a few people knew about the second part of that. I love how Jesus was kinda just messing with the guys asking them questions about "the events that took place."

These two men were pretty down. They were pretty depressed. The person they thought was God was brutally murdered before them and three days later He was still no where to be seen. As far as they knew nothing had changed. But here is what is so cool about the passage, Jesus was RIGHT THERE with them the entire time. They were down and depressed, thought they were on this seven mile journey by themselves, but it turns out Jesus is right there walking with them.

In your life today, it might seem like you are doing a seven mile journey by yourself. Take heart and know that God is right there by your side. Even if you don't seem Him or think He is there, He is.

-Andy

God is...Lord

So last wednesday I got a chance to speak to the 706 on who God isn't in our lives, so I got to speak a message entitled God isn't Santa Claus and tell about how a lot of times we live our lives as if God is Santa Claus (for instance, the majority of our prayers will turn into "Christmas List's" that we send up to God every night and if we are a good boy or girl He will give us whatever we want).

But this got me thinking. Who is God to me? I gave an entire sermon on who God isn't, but who is He to me? What is the ONE characteristic of Him that resignates with me? I thought about it, and here is what I came up with.

God is Lord. The end. Period.

Here is why this is so huge to me and why I think it should be huge to you too: no matter how bad things get, no matter how difficult things might seem at times, no matter where you are at in your life right now, God still reigns. He is still on the throne and He will be there for ETERNITY! That should pump us up! The mere thought of it is inspiring and uplifting! He wins! The end!

It just hit me, when we start thinking "kingdom minded" all of our "problems" seem SO much smaller in the grand scheme of things. We need to remember who is on the throne and how THAT is the God we serve! He loves us and He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. God IS Lord!

-Andy

The 21 Day Daniel Fast...Aftermath

It's over. As of today. God taught me some INCREDIBLE things over the past 21 days, I couldn't believe how much God showed me! Probably the biggest thing God showed me was where He wants me to go to school after Gainesville State.

This has been the main prayer that I have been praying since the fast started (that, and God just speaking to me in some way shape or form every day). I believe He is leading me to Kennesaw State. Why Kennesaw? Beats me man. It always seemed like a super awesome school from the website and pictures, but I had no idea that's where God would be leading me. Talked to the Pops about it and he said if I make hope then I can go for sure, but if I don't then it might take some budgetary adjustments. Please be praying for me so that I can be sure of this decision.It is a huge move and leap of faith, and I don't want to jump into the deep end if I can't even swim, so please pray for me in whatever way you can over the next few months. Thank you muchly.

-Andy