Half Way

To think that this semester is half way through is very shocking.  Everything has gone by so fast.  With everything going on here between traveling, preaching, school, and door knocking, the weeks go by in a heartbeat.  I preached last Sunday, and I believe that it went okay.  The sermon started out rough, but God helped me finish it well.  I thank you for the prayers in that.  In fact, I thank you for your prayers constantly.  Without a shadow of any doubt, I know that my spiritual walk with God has grown to levels that I did not even imagine would happen.   But with the growth spiritually, Satan did not want that to continue.  Struggles started happening that I did not expect to happen.  Things came up that were shocking to myself, but would influence my time here.  I had to stop and refocus what I am doing here.  I was humbled to the point that I was on my knees, crying out to God for help, because I did not know what the future could hold.  But amidst the struggles, God came in to help me with what I am to do.  He revealed hope and comfort in my time here.  My prayers were answered in a way that I did not think was possible.  Please keep praying for me as I continue here in Ireland.  I have many hills to climb in my daily walk, that are known to be without victory if I am not depending on God.  An attitude of servant hood must come first in my focus.  I was able to attend a conference up near Dublin where the speaker challenged my heart in two different areas: anger and priorities.  Please pray with me that I will keep God as my priority instead of letting Satan convince me that my own will is greater.  I think that at this moment in my GSA program, the reality of being without family, my fiancé, and friends is really setting in.  The hardship is a reality that missionaries have to face everyday, and I get to experience that hardship first hand.  Things are coming up here in Ireland.  More preaching, school, and door knocking are on the horizon.  And only God can make those things happen, but I must do all to the glory of Him.  "In Christ Alone my Hope is Found."  Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.  Stay strong in the Lord for nothing else matters.