I haven't been on this planet long compared to some, and I've been here far longer compared to some more. I've been preceded by millions before me, and I shall precede millions after me. And in this insignificant spec of time I live out on this ball of dirt we lovingly call home, I've learned a few things that I would like to pass on. Nuggets of wisdom, if you would.
Fun is awesome, but there is a time to rest, reflect, and pray.
Quiet is great, but human interaction is a necessity.
Organization is handy, but too much creates unhealthy stress.
Don't be afraid to live a little, but don't be irresponsible.
Common sense and logic are great, but never downplay faith.
Faith perseveres, but don't be flakey and stagnant, faith requires a step, take it.
In all things, give thanks.
~Andrew
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20 November 2012
13 August 2011
Updates and Such
So it's been a few weeks (oops), I was at another Youth Camp, this time at Whispering Pines just outside of Medicine Hat, AB. It was a great week and I saw the kids grow so much over that week and even saw the redemptive work of Jesus Christ in their lives (Mad props to God).
So I get back from camp and find my life in a slight uproar, while I was gone my Employment Inusrance Benefits ran out, thus leaving me with absolutely no income. Want a stressful situation? Go through that while having the bank, etc. calling you for money. STREEESSSSS!!!
But anyways, I sit down with my pastor/good friend, to mull over things, plan, and so on. We end up scoring me a car for $1.00 (yes, One dollar, you read that right). Thus I score a job as a delivery driver (for no less my favourite pizza place). Now, what would life be without a curve ball (or two?), for my job I require commerical insurance, an extra $500 a year (ouch, I know), I know people that pay not much more than that for their insurance, and that's how much extra I have to pay. On top of that, for it to be road worthy it needed a decent chunk of work. Now for those wondering what car it is, it was a 1996 Geo Metro , now if it looked like this I would be COMPLETELY fine with it, however it looks like this
The story does not end here!! I drop it off at my church, I get a call asking what all the issues are and get told to drop off the list. (Excuse that fragmented, messed up sentence thing). So after dropping off that list of needed repairs, I get another call, everything is fixed! For a grand total cost of, ZERO DOLLARS! Why? Because we sat, prayed, planned, and followed God.
Moral of this story: Trust in God, He has a plan, and it's better than any silly little idea we may have. It may not be the prettiest car, or the fastest car, but God will used a rusty old lemon easier than a pimped out Mercedez (not knocking on you Mercedez owners).
Do I car that my car isn't super awesome? Not really.
Do I plan on upgrading some day? Yeah, when I can actually afford it.
Am I content with how things worked out in a period of like two days? Definitely.
Don't be afraid to email prayer requests to amarks@live.ca
So I get back from camp and find my life in a slight uproar, while I was gone my Employment Inusrance Benefits ran out, thus leaving me with absolutely no income. Want a stressful situation? Go through that while having the bank, etc. calling you for money. STREEESSSSS!!!
But anyways, I sit down with my pastor/good friend, to mull over things, plan, and so on. We end up scoring me a car for $1.00 (yes, One dollar, you read that right). Thus I score a job as a delivery driver (for no less my favourite pizza place). Now, what would life be without a curve ball (or two?), for my job I require commerical insurance, an extra $500 a year (ouch, I know), I know people that pay not much more than that for their insurance, and that's how much extra I have to pay. On top of that, for it to be road worthy it needed a decent chunk of work. Now for those wondering what car it is, it was a 1996 Geo Metro , now if it looked like this I would be COMPLETELY fine with it, however it looks like this
The story does not end here!! I drop it off at my church, I get a call asking what all the issues are and get told to drop off the list. (Excuse that fragmented, messed up sentence thing). So after dropping off that list of needed repairs, I get another call, everything is fixed! For a grand total cost of, ZERO DOLLARS! Why? Because we sat, prayed, planned, and followed God.
Moral of this story: Trust in God, He has a plan, and it's better than any silly little idea we may have. It may not be the prettiest car, or the fastest car, but God will used a rusty old lemon easier than a pimped out Mercedez (not knocking on you Mercedez owners).
Do I car that my car isn't super awesome? Not really.
Do I plan on upgrading some day? Yeah, when I can actually afford it.
Am I content with how things worked out in a period of like two days? Definitely.
Don't be afraid to email prayer requests to amarks@live.ca
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