Hanging on for dear life...

"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory." -Colossians 3:2-4 (NKJV)

These trying times.....

As I sort of let my mind wander yesterday while I was stretching, I started reviewing my life in blur-like fashion. Since I had seen a gymnatics related article online, I remembered some of my three year career as a gymnast. I zipped through school, thinking about primarily my education from 6th grade and on. I remember how I went from homeschool with my mom, brother, and sister, to distance learning with a satellite, which I continued with until heading off to college after 11th grade. The Lord has been o providential through all of this, so why should I be afraid now. Even if I didn't look at the past, I hould be able to rest-assured, knowing that God will work every thing out for the best if I genuienly follow Him and desire to be like Him. It's just funny to think that I've been through so many different avenues in my short life. I wouldn't have wanted things to happen differently, barring my period of rebellion as an early teenager, but even thi the Lord has used to strengthen my faith and trust in Him. I'ts funny to think that I started college with so much excitement and invigaration. I was so excited to be in California and I felt ready to get started on the long, sometimes difficult journey called college. I know feel like a tired, old man sometimes, far older than my 18 years would suggest. Looking at the pat, It's really encouraging for me to think that, by God's grace, I've made it this far. With my past as the encoraging background, who's to say that the future look grim. God has brought me this far and He will continue to carry me whichever way seems fit to Him. It ettles my heart to remember this because I am here for His purposes. As Paul says," for to me to live is Christ and to die is gain". That's the ame way that I feel. However the Lord wants to use my life is completely up to him. I shouldn't have any quams or frustrations in present circumstances. The Lord will work it out for the best. Why should I worry? None of us will be on thi earth for more than a short time anyway. All that matter is where our hearts are at when we do get to the end. May the Lord keep my heart focused on Him. That's all that I want for my life. I want it to honor Christ. -Josh

Testing, testing.....

My first blog post. With me sister Rachel present. Bye-bye.