God is like the Surf

Today, Jeff and I, take off on our mission trip to Jamaica. I thank everyone for your support and prayers. This week was amazing, I started with too many things going on, work, home, crazy schedule stuff getting in the way. Then I read, "...do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34. Also I was given so much strength through fellowship and love of friends around me...strengh and some times a good kick in the rear...Thank you!

I can hear Bob Marley singing..."Don't worry, about a thing, every little thing going to be alright..." So I pray, and he answers. Thank you Father for all the blessing you are pouring on me, giving me the ability to serve you and tell all about the good news, Jesus saves!!!

So God is like the surf. I was given the best birthday present this week. Dom and I had run to see what the beach was doing just before sun down. As I stood praying, thanking God, Dom said "Dad, you know God is like the surf, He keeps answering our prayers like the waves...it never stops". WOW, what an awesome thought...Thank you for my son.

OK, off to work. I will attempt to keep you all updated on our mission.

Make it real!!!

Al

Ready or Not...

This week I began to read/write in my "Spiritual Journal" in preparation for our trip in 3 weeks. The first few sections echoed many of the thoughts that enter my mind...

• Do I understand the Word enough to be effective


• Have I trained my body to follow His path, be self controlled


• How will they hear...will they care to hear what I have to say

Then this..."Pray about everything and worry about nothing"...Pray and He answers!


Jesus took 12 ordinary men and changed the world. WOW more Love, more Power


Everyday I realize new exciting gifts...people, I love people and nature...like the moon and stars tonight. I also think a lot about this one...God knew me before I was born, WOW...He set me apart. He is with me ALWAYS....cool stuff


God said "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you" Deut 31:6 David said "The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Psalm 118:6.


Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, but what if they have never been told about Jesus and the good news? I will not second guess the power of the one who is inside me, I just have to make myself available, He will do the rest!

It's Sherpa Al calling..."More Love, More Power, Jesus send it to me"!!!