In The Midst of Everything

To start off, I'm very upset that we haven't had class lately.  I feel like I've missed so much even if the class didn't happen but I guess it can always be fixed somehow if we just trust in God.

Lately, i've been thinking a lot about, "why am I here at Gettysburg Master's Commission and Freedom Valley Worship Center." 

What I've come to realize, at least in the FVWC aspect is that God brought me here, to become a part of the church family where I can grow in my relationsip with Christ.  So far this year, I was water baptized to public show that I am living for God and giving him my all.  Secondly, I was I guess in a way filled with the Holy Spirit by speaking in tongues.  Also that same weekend that I was water baptized for the second time in my life is that I partnered with this church.  I feel that God wanted me to do this because I'm suppose to start something in this church.  I still don't know what that is yet but I can't wait to just continually help to grow the Kingdom of God.  I know that I was called here to continue in music ministry.  I have such a passion for music.  Music is something I grew up with and it's one of those things where it's almost my life.  Music is live my prayer language.  I connect with God through music and prayer but more so music.  Seeing people be able to discover their talents and just connect with God is something that is incredible to have.  Seeing different kinds of worship is something I want to see and work on.  Just playing acoustic sets, to a few members, to a full team, to an individual.  Some people feel like they don't connect with God through prayer...therefore, music is a way to connect with him. 

I'm here at GMC to spend time connecting with the ThEdge youth and also with kids.  Not only to do that but to learn how to have that connection place with God.  Whenever you are in that place, it's just you and him.  I'm learning how to become more of a leader and a better one.  GMC exists to share the Gospel and minister to anyone wherever we go.  In GMC i'm here to learn what God wants me to do in the next stage of my life.  What i've received so far is a closer relationship with him.  I'm here for that "Turning Point," that "New Direction."  I've been asking the question lately of, "Am I utilizing my time with what God brought me here to do?"  That is definitly something I've worked on a lot this week.  We need to learn to ask, receive, and apply.  When you receive, keep to it!  Romans 8:31 states that nothing can separate us from God' love...ever!  We have the authority, ablility of power but we need to find it and use it in a way that furthers God's kingdom.

Worship and prayer lately with the team, since we got back from our Texas trip...the atmosphere has changed into something more positive and corporate.  Live an Exraordinary Life - John Bevere.  "Lord, help me to make an effective schedule and to follow it.  It's my desire to live and be used by you in the way you want me to.  Allow and help me to use my ears to hear you, my eyes to see what you want, my voice to speak what you want me speak, my hands to do the works you want done for your kingdom.  I pray for direction this week for myself, for the team, especially with some decisions we need to make.  I want to only follow you Lord.  Help me to love like you love us.  God, I belive that you have huge plans for Gettysburg.  You are the God of THIS city and the surrounding areas from Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth.  Lord, just let that love pour out and blessings over each ministry and with the events coming up.  In Jesus name...Amen!"

Generous lover...what is that?  In this past weekend service that's what the sermon was on in the series LOVE STARVED WORLD.  The main points were "great lovers constantly risk rejection," "great lovers live cheerful lives," and "it does not take two to tango."  What I got out of these points is that "you reap what you sow," it's your choice to see the glass half full or half empty (I choose half full), and don't put yourself in that victim position.  Fix and be the changer.  God gives us the authority and power when we use it correctly.  There, I WILL be an initiator and I'm willing to risk rejection.  I'm paying more attention to cheerfulness.  I will be the one to be giving and receive so that I can give more.
Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work for the greater good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.

Reading Luke 10, remember that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."  We need to go out and harvest.  *Work on the 80/20 principle.
I wrote out some new 6x6 goals individually and with the girls in the youth catalyst meeting.
With anything, you should always at least have an idea of what your Mission and Vision Statements are.
Take also a look at Romans 12 just take it in and run with it. :)

In the midst of everything...don't ever forget why God placed you here or anywhere! Put your mind on the goal...go EXTRAORDINARY!!! :)


Caitlyn A. Inman
Gettysburg Masters Commission student'10-11
Elevate Leadership Ministry School
Freedom Valley Worship Center