Posting just to keep up the goal

Well life has been intersting and busy but slowly getting into a routine of waking up getting a shower going to work coming home eating then find something to do or not do at night. This week has been a little special as I have had the house to my self. I have taken more advatage of the lazyness of T.V. as while as haveing some friends over for food and games. Work has been different with Dan as the new manger and I think next week will be a trying week at the shop as our supplies are dwindling and so are some of the staff. This has not stop the customers how ever as they are pouring into the shop at a managable rate for the most part. Joes place is going well it's starting to slow down as summer hits and some of the kids are useing the abilty of freedom from school to be more speratic but there are still many that will show up ever week. This weeks lesson that I have been learning from my walk with God is mostly about Obeidenace to his commands I am reading through 1 kings and the endovers of Salomon and his life. What is popping out is that all he had to do was follow the commends and laws that were layed out for his people to not worship other gods but this is where they always fail. I have been failing alot recently as I have been indulging in some of my favorite web sites to "relax" with I guess God is trying to remind me to stay on track just because summer is here doesn't mean that I can go slack in meeting His expectations. anyway. that is my thoughts for this week sorry if they are allover the place fillyou in later on life. Peace love and Prayers.

reality T.V. has nothing on my life.

Well another week has gone by and here I am sitting down early in the morning after a very dramatic and busy week. I guess I will start with where I left off it was roughly this time last week that I wrote a blog and a lot has changed. As a result of what happened last week at relay some of my co-workers have been let go to say it nicely which means lots of changes in my work place. change in this case is not necessarily a bad thing as maybe things will start to get organized and become more constant. The drama however is still present as we all talk about the change, but most of the drama that is their is not from the work place it is being brought in by people that like to stir the pot so to speak. This weekend was a busy one with side walk days which is a really sweet way to kick off the summer in Moose jaw. This year apparently was better then the last few the rain at night might have helped as well as extra security at night. My self and a friend Brian helped out Thursday night watching from Joe's Place the mini donuts and lemon aid stand from 11pm to 6am. At the end of which Brian and I said our good byes and he left to catch a plan to ON. This was only the start of the weekend after that slept for a couple hours and then went to work for 3hours leaving early to get some more sleep before going to Joe's again to belay at the climbing wall, then staying till 12 that night. only to wake up this morning to go golfing with a men's group from new life center (one of the few churches I have/attend) and then back to Joe's for the afternoon and then after a short break at home back down town to Joe's for the evening and know here I am looking back I didn't write much but I am tired yet strengthened knowing that God was the reason and the sustains I needed for this past week and weekend.

this passage sums up my life so far.

Psalm 23
A psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Humble... what's that?

So I have had a busy week working everyday and spending every night with my Brothers and sisters from Joe's place both staff and youth. this is the first time all week that I get to sit and type I was blessed with a night at home even though I thought that I would be up all night at relay for life. But due to cricumstance beyond my control most of our team had to leave and as it was a cool night we shut down the smoothie both early. So here I sit with time on my hands and my body geared for an all night er. I need to spend some time reading and praying but before that I need to unpack my week. This week has been very trying as I have worked every day and learned more about my co-workers lives and the bad places they are in. I really don't know what or how or if to say anything for know I will work hard and easy some of the stress of them by taking shifts and basically be used. Which in truth I don't mind but if abuse of my willingness is helped I will have to say no. But I know that I am working for God not for them or my boss if I work hard for God then I will gain the respect of my co-workers and employers and maybe they will see Christ in me. My Evening and night s were filled with hanging out with and at Joe's place which can be tiring for me emotionally, spiritually and mentally but I have been encouraged by many of the staff and kids to keep going. I know that this is my place of ministry I am just trying to learn the balance of work, Hangout and alone time. I know that I am lacking on the alone time and so I need to spend some time with God. I have been finding that I am becoming more and more condescending as I get involved and talk to kids. I play the I am better then you role not meaning to but doing so anyway. I need to learn how to be humble again but not allow myself to be used and taken advantage of. which is so hard for me to do so I come off as a belittling jerk. How do I change this pattern I don't know Prayerfully God will teach me that lesson soon.