God Has Different Plans

I was suppose to leave Aug. 1st for Maryland...Now it is Aug. 19th and I understand why I'm still here. God has a plan for everything. He has blessed me with many opportunities these last three weeks to speak at many different venues with all types of people . I have been given more time, so that I can share my testimony more and plant more seeds. These last three weeks have been amazing. God has been giving me comfort in doing his work. He has lightened my burden and showed me that he is in control and all I can do is honor him in everything i do. I am greatfull for the opportunity I have to serve him Here in California and the opportunity I will have to serve Him in Maryland. God has also been building connections for me on the East Coast through friends I have made here in California.

God has also has blessed me because i no longer have to drive to Maryland...My Car is Broke! Actually it works fine but it didn't pass the smog test and it is going to cost over $2,000 dollars to get it fixed and registered. So i'm Flying there instead, in 2 weeks. I say it is a blessing because God knows I've never driven over three hours before and I have a hard time staying awake driving from San Diego to Vista!..which is less than an hour. I know i would have had a lot of trouble trying to drive 3 days straight to get to the east coast. Plus I am horrible with directions.

I finally made it to 75% percent this week in support. I'm excited because I'm 3/4's of the way there financially. Thanks to many people who felt led to give. Thank you very much.

A verse That God Put on my heart yesterday afternoon, when I spoke to SDSU's football team, was Ephesians 2:8-9

"8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast."

God is Good!

God is Stretching My Faith

God is stretching my faith a lot. I've met with a lot of people face to face. Sent out letters. I’m calling people back and being patient. But I'm not a patient person.

I feel like Proverbs 16:9 .. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. I know where my heart is. But God is in control. I've set up meetings, shared my heart, asked for support. And its July 10, almost empty-handed, They want me funded by August 3 and heading to Bowie State University. On paper it seems like an impossible deadline. My faith in His timing and His will are growing though, I’m still patient waiting for God provide or point me in a different direction. Like James 4:15, I’m telling myself "if it’s Your Will, You will provide a way, if it’s not, You will open a different door. I don’t like waiting, being patient. God has placed in my heart a desire to see young men grow into strong leaders, who walk in faith and know who Jesus is.

Like Colossians 1:28, I want to help Men find their completeness in my savior. But I turn to Hebrews 11 and I am humbled by the great men of faith who died before they saw the fruits of their labors. Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t see the fruits of his labor. Cesar Chavez didn't see all the fruits of His labor. Yet they were great leaders’ because they had a vision and a purpose and plan that rose above their circumstance. I'm scared because I believe God is preparing me for great things, and I desire to give Him the glory for whatever he has for me. I know his purpose is greater than my plans and I've seen many miracles recently that have made me excited to walk in faith. Yet not knowing how He is going to provide is scary, even though I know that He will. For his glory

Please Pray for me.