I played drums for a youth event last night called "Pursue". It's a time of worship, prayer, and reflection. Marc, the youth pastor, spoke about baggage we need to get rid of: activities, relationships, sinful actions that are weighing us down and keeping us from God's purpose. During this time I was convicted (nothing unusual there). I thought about the gifts and talents that God has given me and what I am doing to develop them and use them for the kingdom. Granted, I'm a worship leader and I use my voice quite often in church, but I believe God requires more dedication and time to hone my skills than I have been giving Him. What does this mean for me, you ask? Piano lessons, more time practicing guitar, and hopefully grad-school. It's so easy to get stuck in a rut with doing the same piano licks, drum fills, and vocal runs. It's time to get rid of things that waste my time (TV, FACEBOOK, and other stupid distractions) and really focus on perfecting the gifts God has given me.

It's not just activities I currently excel in that I want to develop, but it's budding interests too: Photography, graphic art, weigh-training. I want to develop these interests as well.

To whom much is given, much is required.

Prophecy

Tonight I was told that I would marry a woman from Evangel.