Our Daily Bread, Jeremiah 20:7-13

Lord, I haven’t journaled since Thursday when I found out what Elevation Church was going to offer me for salary.  Lord, i trust You.  I know that we could have gone and just had faith, but Lord, I feel that I’m having faith by not going, also.  Lord, i trust that You gave us the wisdom that we needed to make the decision.  Lord, You’ve put the people in my life to offer me wisdom, and You brought me through a lot of life experiences that brought me wisdom.  I feel that You’ve prepared me in my life for this point.  Lord, thank You so much for allowing us to be ok despite the fact that we thought we were going to Charlotte.  I really sometimes have no idea what You’re doing, but Lord, i trust.  I don’t what’s in store for the future for us, but Lord, i know You want to give me the desires of my heart. Two things I desire, (this is me knocing!) to be a loving and gracious dad that my children love and learn from, and to be involved in ministry where I see life-change daily, but also provide valuable service for Your kingdom, doing the things You’ve equipped me to do.  Lord, this prayer isn’t quite sufficient for me, but I know the Holy Spirit sees my heart, and is translating my prayer.  Lord, i LOVE You!

Tags: disappointment, elevation church, parenting, work

Our Daily Bread, Psalm 37:23-26

Lord, i’m so tired.  I’ve been working so hard on this stuff for Elevation.  Lord, all i ask is that You give Meagan and I rest before our interview, give us clarity and wisdom during the interview, and above all, give us the wisdom to make the right decisions.   This whole interview process is definitely stretching me, and i’m not enjoying it, but i trust Your purpose in it. Lord, i pray that You’ll give me wisdom and clarity to finish up this questionnaire for them.  It is one intense questionnaire!   Lord, You hold the universe, so I absolutely trust You to help us do the right thing.  Lord, I do pray that You will guard me from disappointment if we aren’t “accepted” to work there.  I’ve felt confident for the most part throughout this interview process, but i know that confidence could be shaken to the core if that happens.  Lord, i love You to death, and i know You’ve given me incredible things in my life.  I know that whatever happens in the next couple weeks is a testament to Your love for us.  I love You!  Lord, I beg You for wisdom in the next few weeks! i love You!

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Our Daily Bread

Dear Lord, thank You for the opportunities in front of me. Lord, i have been stressed since i heard about this 60 sec. video i need to do for Elevation Church.  Lord, i pray that You will bless my efforts, but most of all allow me to trust You and put all of my leaning on You.  I don’t know why this video freaks me out so much.. i think it’s the limited time and the limited resources i can and should throw at it.  It just makes me feel inadequate.  Lord, You are my everything, and i don’t need their approval or this job.. i just need You. I pray that You’ll help me to keep that in minde while i work on this video and i pray that it would be done quickly.  I love You!

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Lord, thank You so much for such an exciting weekend for us.  It was such a great opportunity to go and worship with Elevation Church, and see their passion for You.  It’s clear that You are doing things there, and i thank You that You are.  Thank You for keeping Your hand on Pastor Stephen, and giving him people around him to keep him strong.  Lord, i pray that You will be with this situation and i pray that my hope would be in You, so that if my hopes are crashed in this opportunity, that i would not fall, but be on the right foundation.  Thank You so much for Pastor Stephens message that spoke to that.  That being said, Lord You know how badly i want this.  I want it so bad, to be able to go work in such a creative environment, and not only that, but in an environment that’s vibrant and growing, and can’t point to anything but You for their success. Lord, i want to be there.  Lord, but You also know, i only want to do it if it’s right, and i trust that You will make it clear if it’s right or not.  Lord, i thank You again for my incredible job, and life situation the way it is now.  You have provided so much for us, and we love You for taking care of us.  Lord, i love You even if You don’t “take care of us.”  At least i hope that would be true.

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Our Daily Bread, Proverbs 12

Dear God, thank You!  Thank You for the flattering and encouraging phone call from John at Elevation.  Thank You for this opportunity even if it doesn’t work out.  Lord, i pray that You will give us wisdom in this decision.  I want do what’s best for our family, whether i see it or not.  Lord, You know i want to do something for You that’s significant, and You also know how i’m burnt out on how us humans do ministry.  Lord, You know my heart, and You know that I don’t want to move my family away from the great situation we’re in, just to pursue something selfish for myself.  Lord, You know my heart.  Please help me to write the right questions in my email, and to be completely honest.  Please help them to be honest as well.  Please give Meagan peace with whatever decision You have for us!  Lord, You are completely in control, and i trust You!  Lord, i love You!  I pray that You’ll bless my lunch with Keith today, and help us to encourage eachother!

Tags: career, elevation church, family, job