Day 9

The following is from an African pastor. I took this devotion from Stan Toler's book, Devotions for Pastors.

"I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have a Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of his. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure, I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.
"I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.
"I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go 'til he comes, give 'til I drop, preach 'til all know, and work 'til he stops me. And when he comes for his own, he will have no problem recognizing me- my banner will be clear!"

I love this. This is my prayer. I want to measure up to this.

Day 8 was an excellent, awesome day! There are days where the Lord just seems close. Yesterday was one of those days.

I have had a teenager that has started coming in the last month. His name is Justin and he is a sophomore. He seems to be a very good kid from a family that does not know the Lord. Yesterday he asked the Lord into his life for the very first time. PRAISE THE LORD! I am expecting so much more and am praying the Lord continues to add to the kingdom.