This Year of "New"

I'm open Lord...

When this year started, my mindset had been assured by my God that this is going to be a "New" year. New teachings, new mindsets, and new relationships were the first thing that God was hammering into my heart. I can feel it deep in my soul, and I can yearn for it every day. This trip so far has been an experience I never would have ever thought it would be. Pretty much...It is a new experience. We arrived in St. Louis last Thursday and training for this internship started last Saturday. A lot of amazing principles were given for me to wrestle and chew on, and I can honestly say that it is challenging me to look deep down inside me and become the true person that Christ has called me to be. Sunday night we had the opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to baptize us...and I can honestly say that I asked for it, but something was blocking me. Something needs to happen before I truly see this new role that Christ has for me. I am hoping that you all can keep me in you're prayers this summer, because this will be challenging, and brokenness will haunt my heart every day and night out there. I am 20 something odd hours away from my family who I miss a lot, and new experiences can take it's toll on anyone. As I pursue the spirit and living in it this summer, I pray that you all do the same. Examine your lives and rid yourselves of anything that might hinder you from the spirit leading you completely.

On a side note...the trip out here has seemed to go by pretty quickly. We are in Rock Springs, Wyoming right now about 5 hours away from our destination at the lodge. Tomorrow we get acquainted with our jobs and housing for the next few months...so tomorrow will be a long day. Tomorrow starts another new part of my life...and it could be for you too.

God Bless,
Jeff