A Brief Note, and Prayer Request.

There is no reading for this entry. It is just a short note to say that I did not write much in the later part of the week, and it seems that the last two weeks have been hard to write about things. That does not mean I am not thinking of things to say, it has just been difficult to articulate what I wanted to inscribe digitally. I really could use some prayer to know God's will concerning what I should write, and to remain faithful. One of the good things about this blog is it keeps me reading my Bible.

I receive a lot of joy from writing this blog.  As I interact with people or go through my week, I am often thinking about what is important to say. The whole purpose of writing this blog is so others may have a means of getting inspired, encouraged, and get back to the Bible. 

Sometimes I will just post some artwork that I have done. I feel that it is worth showing off to people, so that they can see God working through me, and He receive the glory.  I will either just put a few short thoughts when I do this, or just put a short prayer . I am not great at praying, but I don't think it matters if I am good at praying, so long as I am doing it, (and not just for myself).

During this last week I had to deal with some difficult things. I felt a few times I had a crisis of faith. If you are unfamiliar with this term, see John Blackaby's work: Experiencing God. In making my decisions, I decided God's plans were way better than any that I had, so I am choosing to trust God with what has been on my heart so that I might focus more on how I can join Him in the work that He is doing.

I don't know if I mentioned this before, but I have been out of work for some time, now. I am actually pretty discouraged. I really don't need people offering me advice on how to look for a job. It really doesn't help my situation, but I do ask that you pray for me. If you can, and are able, will you commit to praying for me? This is probably the most important thing to me that anyone can do. 

Please pray for me to continue walking in faith, trusting Jesus daily. Please pray for me to not be discouraged but to have good cheer, and to seek God's will daily through scripture and prayer. Please pray for me that God will open a door for me, and if not, break a window. 

There are some good things going on. I have a mural that I am working on for a married couple who are having a baby. I have had opportunities to teach art at church for the daycare, and have been greatly blessed. My father has been very supportive of me, and has encouraged me to continue being diligent.


Kirk