Life in Maui

God is busy in my life. He is very busy with blessing me. Life is awesome right now. Not only in the material world, but also in my spiritual life. (Which came first, I'm not sure.)

I've been going to work early and sitting on the beach beside my work. I've been spending just an hour every morning praying, reading the Word and worshiping God. It's been amazing! I go to work in the morning EXCITED to scrub a toilet. (Don't even ask me how that works!)

On Sunday, I bought myself a car. Three very special people helped me to get the money to buy myself a car. I bought a great little 92 Honda Accord. (Pictures to be posted soon as I take them!) After not driving for two and half years, and relying entirely on the grace of others for rides here and there, the independence is amazing! I've had it only a couple days, and I've already used a tank of gas, driving everywhere!

I moved in to a very large house in Kahului. It's a beautiful place with a great location. I'm staying here, (with a big screen T.V., amazing stereo system and jacuzzi) while I look for another place to live. Just today a family of 5 joined me here. They will be staying here as well. I'm praying that God opens up many doors for me to serve them.

I'm spending more and more time with the friends I've made here. Today after work we went down to a "locals beach" and hung out. We took a couple of great pictures, played frisbee, jumped in the water and stayed for a beautiful sunset.

Everything is going really well now. I'm realizing more and more how big God is and how small I am. I'm realizing how meaningless all the trials are and how glorious and powerful He is in our lives. I'm learning the meaning of surrender, true surrender, even at an emotional level.

The trials aren't gone, nor have they slowed down, but I've been able to see God during my quiet times with Him alone on the beach. I find myself constantly stirred to worship again. My heart is stirred to share about Him, to share the gospel and the freedom that comes with it. I am once again experiencing the joy in Christ.