In the Heat of the Night

Regrowth

Thanks all for the prayers. Things are getting better. There for a few days, the laptop added itself to the growing list of maladies lately, and I almost cried. I did everything but anoint it with oil and call on the elders of the church, but gloriously, the Lord decided to give it back to me. I guess some hair is starting to grow back in, as I have felt some small stubble making its way out of the spot. Hopefully finances will fall in line with that progress. Things here are doing ok, work was actually enjoyable today, and I am relaxing more. It's a process, though, so it will be a little while before all is fabulous in the world. Although, in reference to the picture, it's on its way. I used to always say that I wanted my name on a marquis, and my other church has one outside that I used to tell my pastor that he couldn't tear down until I got my name up there and a pic to prove it. Well, I didn't expect this, so it was something I had to get in pictures! In other news, the youth group is growing and we actually ran through a reading of the script. One person declined the read, but seemed so sad when the part was given to someone who was desperate to play a role that I will have to write a whole new part and change things up a little. Oh well, small price to pay for them to feel like they contribute. I just have to find the inspiration...

Battlefield: Mind

Ok, here it is. I don't know how many people- if any- read this blog. All I know is that the counter keeps ticking on visitors. At any rate, the point is I need prayer. If any of you are praying people, this is your call. I have been under a great deal of attack lately. My bosses are scheduling and rescheduling me in towns that are 68+ miles apart, I am fighting to find time to do what I need to do to be effective as a youth pastor, I am sinking financially, I am stressed out, my hair is actually falling out, I am finding more and more of my friends withdrawing from me, and I am trying to keep the faith. I know ultimately that there is something going on or going to happen that Satan is really not happy about. Maybe it is that a dead youth group is resurrecting. Maybe it is the Sunday Night service that is in the making. Regardless, I am seeking prayer that God would protect me from what Satan is trying to do. God is bigger than these problems, and as evidenced in Job's case, He will restore and use what Satan meant for evil to change for good. Pray also for the youth group; if they are on the right track or about to find it, Satan will try and mess them up too. To God be the glory.