week 2 comes to a close

Another rockin week of 24/7!!! God has really been speaking volumes into my life latlely and one thing that he's brought to my attention, is just a fresh reminder of how absolutley, unfathombly big He really is. Our team sat on the beach last week in silence, and just listened to Gods voice. Sitting there in awe of the beauty that surrounded me i was reminded of how God tells us in Psalms 46:10 to "Be still and know that I am God." No matter how hard i try, no matter which words i use, i cannot accuratly explain just how enormous our God is. The one who made heaven and earth, and yet loves me and provides for me...how can one not be in awe?? He's just so beautiful!!
Our team will be traveling to Texas on Tuesday for hurricane relief! I am really excited as this will be our first road trip together. Pray that God works in us and through us during this trip!
God Bless!!

24/7 ropes course

Team 24/7 ROCKED THE HIZ-OUSE today as we battled our way through our first day of ropes course!! Each course called for specific strategies that stretched us physically as well as mentally. We managed to maneuver our way on top of a slippery log, crawling and stepping over one anothers heads in order to line our team up in the order of our birthdays...without falling off or saying one word to each other. We also teamed up to conquer a 30 foot plus ladder suspended by two cables where each step became farther and farther apart. With the help of our teammates on the other side holding our suspension cables we were able to climb, push, pull, straddle, balance and brace ourselves up the entire wall! I'll admit that after 45 minutes of trial and error i was ready to give up, but because of the encouragement of my amazing teammates i was able to push through the pain of a pulled muscle and complete the obstacle course! and why? BECAUSE 24/7 NEVER QUITS!! The day ended with a balancing act as we teeter-tottered back and forth on top of a large platform moving our teammates from one end of the dock to the other without letting the platform touch the ground. Although these courses seemed to take an eternity, the fact of the matter is, we finished and we finished strong! We were all able to walk away today with something to add to our spiritual journey and see one another in a whole new light. I am really proud of this team...this family! IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US! GO ELEUTHEROS!!! i love ya'll!

24/7 is EXHAUSTING!!! today is saturday and im more than happy to have a little break in between workout and church! we got to play a little flag football today, but instead of having fun i did situps the whole time due to a pulled muscle!! ouch!! on a brighter note, God showed up today during worship and let me just say, HE IS AWESOME!!! i am in awe of how huge he really is!!!

24/7 week one

Genesis, also known for "New Beginnnings" this would be the two words to best describe this amazing new season in my life. I have recently begun a new and refreshing journey toward God, toward a new way of life and i have never been more satisfied, and yet hungrier then ever!!

For those of you reading this who arent aware, i have recently begun a leadership academy through Bayside Community Church called 24/7. This program is designed to enrich students and prepare them for a life in ministry. God first, others before self, character, humility, camaradare, discipline, and excellence in everything we do are our top focuses! Through prayer, intense workouts, biblical studies, and mission trips our team is going all out to form a closer relationship with our amazing heavenly Father! Our team, also known as Euletheros (Greek for Freedom/Liberation) has been hand picked by God himself and is made up of 6 first year students, 2 cadres (second year students) and 3 amazing leaders whos hearts are focused on nothing but Gods' will for our lives. Although we are only in our first week, i can honestly say that our team is already family and my faith has been strengthened and stretched beyond measure. Jeremiah 29:11 states, "I know the plans i have for you" declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." I believe God has a plan and purpose for each one of us, and i believe that through this program, mine will be revealed.