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Well, I am officially in the US Army. I leave for training on Sept. 10th. I feel good about our decision, but I know it's not going to be easy. I will spend 4 wks at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and then another 13 wks at Ft. Jackson, SC. Then on to the permanent duty station....not sure where yet.
This is a huge change of life, and a tremendous amount of prayer and fasting went into this but ultimately I believe God is the one making the way. Last Wednesday I went for my physical...now being 39 I knew this would not be easy but I did put great effort into preparation and I simply said, "Lord if this is of you then you will make a way even when there seems to be no way." Well, the first thing that took place was that the main guy that oversees the physicals was called out of the room right when I went in...he didn't come back in until right after I finished. At first the physical was ok, I had no problems until it came to squatting, kneeling, doing the duck walk and then raising myself from a kneeled position to standing without assistance. Each time we progressed from one task to another I noticed my physical body becoming exhausted and my confidence in completing the physical was waining.
I found a moment while one of the other guys was redoing a task and called upon the Lord for strength and through a cold sweat, exhaustion and some tenderness in my right knee I made it through. The last task was raising from a kneeled position without assistance by rolling up onto your toes and standing, I failed the first attempt and under my breath said "Lord, I don't have anymore if I am to get through this then it is going to have to be you that gets me through." Just like that in what little strength I had left it felt like I was picked up!!!!
I went this past Saturday with my wife so we could discuss careers. We wanted the Chaplain Assistant job, well, it was open and we got it. Then came the security clearance check....well, due to being laid off twice in the past 15 months our credit is in pretty bad shape so I didn't pass security clearance. Since 9/11 it has gotten really hard to get the clearance. They have a policy in place that says those folks with credit issues are a security risk as they might be pressed to sell secrets to relive their problems.
Needless to say we were bummed, but after leaving and talking it over for 2-3 hrs we decided to move forward, get a steady paycheck, insurance, etc.. and then work at getting everything cleared up and reapply for the Chaplain's Assistant job in a year. On the way home the Lord showed me that I am to go to my Pastor and former employers that entrusted me with hundreds of dollars at a time during my trials off being laid off and put together a packet stating that I never stole/never came up short and that I faithfully paid tithe and gave offerings even during the worst of the times.
He sealed the deal by using me the day I finished my physical to speak into the life of a young man and his family as he was leaving for basic training, and then this past Saturday he had me buy a homeless man's lunch. Basically putting me in position to be a blessing to people I never would have had the chance of being a blessing to.
God is good and He is in control!!!!
David
p.s. I am down to 194 lbs., I've lost 21/2 - 3 inches off of my waist & I'm running 2 miles, up to an hour on the elliptical and feeling pretty good. I have my PT (Physical Training) Test next week.
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Well, I passed my Entrance Exam Physical after much pain and suffering!!!! Tomorrow my wife and I go to talk to the Career Counsolers for the Army.
I have narrowed things down to: Chaplain Assistant ; Broadcast Journalist/Newswriter ; Meteorological Specialist ; Training/Instructor
So we will see how things go tomorrow.
David
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Well, I have now officially lost enough body fat to warrant a physical by the Army. It looks I will be scheduled for a that physical next week...I should find out tomorrow. Once the physical is done then my wife and I would go back later to discuss the MOS or career path.
I am just seeking the Lord, I really need to know that this is the path He wants. I know that I am supposed to be full time ministry, which can happen whether I am bi-vocational or not, but being a husband and a dad the Lord knows that income is needed to support the family......you know the whole mortgage, car note, food, electricity, insurance, etc, etc, etc..... All I know to do right now and at all times is seek the Lord, His Kingdom, and His Righteousness and then trust and know that He will add all of those things unto us.
Just within the past week there have been other things that seem to have opened up ministry wise...I have been asked by my pastor to preach at a church that our church has decided to help mentor and grow. Then, it looks like there is an opportunity to do an outreach at a church I visited this past Tuesday....the funny thing is I only went there to hear a very good friend of mine preach, but during praise & worship the Lord gave me a Word for the body there.
On a small less significant note....we won our championship game this past Monday 13 - 1....the Lord blessed me as I went 2 for 2 with 4 rbi's.
Rhett made it back from Piedras Negras safe and sound (which I did not expect anything less as we had prayed and knew the Lord was protecting each one of them). The youth leaders and youth pastors said they were blown away by him and his boldness to step out and minister to whom ever, young, old, it did not matter to him. My best friend John was one of the leaders and he said that whenever he (John) and I go minister that Rhett has to come because of God's anoiting on his life!!!! As a dad I am so very proud, but yet at the same time I am so very humbled to hear and see my son growing in the wisdom and favor of the Lord and having a profound effect on those around him at the age of 14!!!!
We are holding another Praise, Worship, Prayer and Prophecy night this Saturday but the location is yet to be determined. The time will be 7pm. If your in the area you are more than welcome to join us.......give me a shout and I'll get you directions.
Well, I guess I end this here and post more as it comes. One day at a time by the blood of Jesus!
David
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Well, still no prospects job wise....but I trust God and know He will provide exactly what He wants for us.
It's been 2 weeks since I started working out and I am down to 197. I feel my strength and stamina increasing.... I am now up to 40 minutes and 5 miles on the eliptical at the medium setting.
Rhett is on his way back from the mission trip they should be in by 6 or 7 tonight. Look for him to post a blog about his experiences in Mexico on his site (I'll repost the address once he gets it done).
Tonight we play for the 2008 Summer Church League Softball Title....we are 7-1, our only loss was 2 wks ago to the team we play tonight. That was a tough loss simply because they were not very good sports about it. So, we have practiced harder and remained humble...I believe the Lord will reward us with a well played game and a win!! But most importantly we want to be God's examples in everything we do and we always want to lift up the name of Jesus so that He will draw all men, women, children to Himself!!!!
Everyone have a Blessed week, until the next update.
David
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Well, Rhett left for his mission trip this am. 7 days in Piedras Negras, Mexico.
I thank you Lord for protecting him and everyone going to lift up the name of Jesus.
I am still in the job search mode. I just sent my resume to a company that sells home theater systems (custom made) to builders and end users. So we will see.
I have not had a physical with the Army yet but I have been working out daily since last Monday July 28th. I began at 205 with 24% body fat. I have lost 3 pounds, 3/4" from my neck and 11/4" from my stomach and I am up to running 2 miles and then doing 4 miles on the elliptical. That in itself is an accomplishment!
The bad thing about losing only 3 pounds is that it did not bring my body fat % down.....it went up, ugh!!
Anyway, last Thursday I filled in at the Ellis County Jail for the head Chaplain for one of their revival services. The Lord prompted 4 men to rededicate their lives and He moved with Words of Knowledge through me for some of those in the service!!! Hallelujah!!! I will be going back to fill in again on Friday of this week, I am expecting not only salvation's, and rededication's but also healing's, deliverance's, and out right freedom!
Well, everyone have a blessed week until my next update, EXPECT GOD TO MOVE IN AND THROUGH YOUR LIFE!
David
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