It's Been Too Long.

     So, it's been over a year since my last post... I guess this is far overdue. This is really only a way to get my thoughts out there when the time allows, not something I can continuously do.All that being said, it's time to get some thoughts and feelings out there for all who want to read.
I started typing this not knowing what it's going to be about. I'm just going to type what's been going on and what I feel the Lord is teaching me. Hopefully you can relate or be encouraged.

     The Lord is good! Despite this being the longest I have ever gone without a job or a vehicle, the Lord is good. He continues to show me so much and continues to give me opportunities to speak into people's lives. Granted this time has been challenging, I hold onto his promises; that my life is not about a car, not about a job, not even about the degree I'm working for. I've mentioned this to a few people, but I'm starting to think my degree is of least importance of why I am where I am. I know this where God has me in this season of my life though; to meet people, build relationships, show love, and carry out his will for my life. The closer I get to him, the more I realize my life is not about me. I want to be Jesus to the people I am in contact with; at whatever cost to me.

     It's so easy for me to lose sight of that though. Far too often I lose sight of all that the Lord is doing in me and I focus on the things that aren't really important in the Kingdom i.e. cars, money, jobs, etc. These things are not bad things, but when they take my eyes off of God, they can be. I want to be used in any way and every way that the Lord has planned or desires; even if that means not having a car, not working, or  not understanding. I want to live out the faith and trust I say I have. I want to be a light and a witness at this school and to everyone I come in contact with. God continues to teach me so much. The only desire I have is to show that to others. For everyone who looks at my life to be able to see the Lord's work and nothing of me. 

     I can see so many great things ahead! The Lord has a way of working and piecing things together only in a way He can do. Things happen all the time in my life and the only explanation is that the Lord is at work. So be encouraged! Do not be brought down by the physical circumstances; focus on the eternal! Watch the Lord change your life and impact everyone you come in contact with.

James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

~Ben