Mark's Journey

Get in shape

I have never had allergies in my life.  But this past 10 days I have had them and they have been bad.  Running nose, itchy eyes, cough, sneezing, and other junk. It is dumb.  Plus, I haven't been able to run for exercise.  So I am feeling a little out of shape today.

But I am still trying to stay in shape...spiritually.  I have been reading the B90X plan we've been doing at The Journey.  It is the 90 day reading plan for the summer. http://www.thejourneycc.com/mediafiles/b-90-x.pdf I hope you are jumping in with us to get spiritually fit.  As you read, here's some thoughts that may help make the most of it:

• Before you read, ask God to reveal himself to you through his words
• As you read, underline something that stands out to you
• Ask, "what does God want me to know or do from what I read"
• Pray by asking God to help you with this

Back to Africa

In one week the Kenya Team 2011 will be departing for 12 days to make a difference half way around the world.  This will be our second Journey trip to Kenya.  Here is a highlight of our first trip in 2009.

 

I struggle with...

Sometimes I struggle with trusting God and giving up control to Him.  We talked about this yesterday at The Journey.  I sometimes stuggle with trusting that God will do what He said He will do.  He has given us promises and the ways we can count on Him in the Bible.  And I even believe them.  But sometimes I forget, or I act like a bunch of things depend on me.

When I think about all the things going on at The Journey and things we are working on...I struggle sometimes with trusting that God is in control, he will works things out, he will draw people to himself, he will help people take next steps.  I am not the one who can do it and see it all.  But God can.

So, today, I am trying to focus on putting things in God's hands...and trusting.