So sorry that its been so long since I have written! I feel bad for lacking, but I have been very busy. Tuesday and Thursday I had track meets, and Wednesday I had church right after practice. I have also found out some new things this week.
As I continue to do track, I have more faith in my athletic abilities... So when the fall rolls around, I am going to do softball(: (assuming I make the team) Candace will also be doing it, and I think it is going to be a great deal of fun(: I am also considering trying out for cheerleading, but doubt I would make it anyways.
Also, as many of you who have read my past blogs may know, I have been trying to find my place in my calling for ministry. I believe I have found it. I considered for a while, a Children's Pastor, but to me it's just not real, because children will believe anything you tell them. So God put the idea of being a Student Ministry leader. I prayed about it for a while, and I believe it would be a good fit for me because my strongest decisions and changes have been made during these teenage years, which are the beginning of the rest of my life. And I believe that every teenager should build their relationship with Christ during these years.
I spoke to Jeremy about a possible apprenticeship with him and Marty at church, and it is a very possible thing at this point. However, doing Youth Apprenticeship through my school might not be as great a possibility as a summer program or something. The school requires you to provide your own transportation, which some days may be a problem. And my schedule is already full, as well as my after school activities. However, I will continue to pray about it and if it is meant to be, God will put the pieces into place.
As you know, Easter is right around the corner, literally. I hope that everyone will remember everything Jesus did for you so that you can spend eternity in Heaven.
If you don't know, here's what MY Jesus did so that we may live free:
He was beaten and flogged 39 times. (40 was said to kill a man) He was mocked and had a crown of thorns beaten into His head. He carried His cross (two large, splintered pieces of wood) 6 football fields in length, through a crowd of people mocking him and spitting on him. His wrists were nailed to the cross, along with both of His feet. His clothes were taken and gambled for by the guards. He drank vinegar from the guards. His side was pierced with a spear. He was left to die. "Can you hear Him say 'I love you'?"
Our Saviour did all of that so that WE may be forgiven of our sins. He who knew no sin, died for ours. He loved us so much that he gave His life for us. Are you going to give your life to Him?
--Love,
LaneyLou
