Well, tour officially ended. But you would never know that, because 2 days later, I decided to take an 11 day road trip to end up in Houston, TX. Jack, Chelsea, and I left Pittsburgh on the 25th. We stopped in Savannah, GA, Huntsville, AL, New Orleans/Lutcher, LA, Houston, TX, College Station, TX, and Marble Falls, TX. We got the opportunity to check out some awesome churches and meet some awesome people. We were in church in Savannah, GA and I just kind of took a second to look back and reflect on my life. I was in Savannah, GA. I got the opportunity to travel the entire country as well as the island of Barbados. How many people get that opportunity? At that moment, I was so humbled. God has blessed me so much and all I do is fail Him constantly. Sometimes you get into this phase where you are just going through the motions. I'm sick of it. He has blessed us immensely and all we do is continue to live for ourselves. It's time for change.
Another humbling moment was when we were in Lutcher. First off, I remember staying there the first time on tour and how great the people were. We stayed with a host family that blew my mind. Their house was incredible and they were all around phenomenal. Our host dad talked to us in the morning and just encouraged us. He was so sweet and kind and shared stories of how God was working in His life. He decided he wanted to bless us by giving us money to go to lunch. When we got to lunch, we met a lady who was deaf. From friends who have deaf parents and friends that love sign language, I knew enough to be able to do small talk with her. We asked if she was hungry. She said she was but she didn't have time. We then asked if she wanted something to go. We ordered her food and she said she would be right back. A guy at the table behind us asked if she was coming back. We said yes, she just had to go outside. About ten minutes passed and she came back in and got her food and thanked us. The waitress came up to us and said, "I just wanted to let you know all of your tickets including hers were taken care of by the gentleman behind you." when we looked behind us, he was gone. He saw us trying to minister and bless someone, so instead, he blessed us. We were all taken back for a second at what just happened. God will bless you for your actions. The point of this story is this. When I thought tour ended, I kinda was not ready to stop being used. When this happened, I realized just because I'm not on tour with a ministry and will not get the opportunity to minister daily doesn't mean I can't be used in "the real world." God will continue to give opportunities, even ones I do not deserve. Like tomorrow for example. Tomorrow, God decided to work out perfect timing. Chelsea is good friends with a member of Tenth Avenue North's wife. We are going to be in Nashville at the exact time that Tenth Avenue North will be filming their new music video for their song Losing. They are trying to get us in the video. What the heck?! How cool is that? Like I said, He will bless you...when you don't deserve any of it. Be humble to be His servant. Appreciate everything and never take any of it for granted. Make the most of every opportunity.
The devil will tempt you but fight the good fight. And when you fight the good fight, you will be blessed for it. Our reward in Heaven is so much greater than anything on this planet. When you say here I am Lord, send me. He will send you to places you could never imagine. Let your attitude be focused on Christ and Christ alone. Let Him use your hands and feet and He will bless you for it. With Christ, the sky is the limit.
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