It's been almost two months since my last post, and for good reason, I've been busy getting graduated and adjusting to the 'real world'. So what's been happening lately?
The major prayer points for my life at this point are in the little prayer box to the right, but first of all you can praise God that He has provided me with an awesome place to live this summer. I moved in with a friend that I have grown very close to this past year. Our friendship is mainly based on prayer and though we aren't perfect at it, we experience the presence of God together as we pray, often while driving we will pray aloud for long periods of time. Praise God for times of fellowship such as these and His provision.
Not only has He provided me with a place to live but my friend has taken the time to teach me stick-shift and let me use his car! I have been learning more about cars in these past two weeks than I ever did as we have worked on upgrading his car with the (free!) help of a man from our church who just 'happens' to specialize in the exact type and model car my friend drives.
Another praise-worthy mention is that I was asked to speak and share a part of my testimony at the Senior Worship Commencement Service held in the Chapel (see the picture below). Praise God for the impact it had on the parents, students, and according to the VP of Student Life, the Board of Trustees as well. Pray that God would continue to use me to speak His Word in people's lives everyday.
Please pray as I will be seeking to build partnerships with churches here in GR and with whomever God 'zaps' to become involved in our ministry!
Meanwhile, I am job-searching for summer employment and continuing to be involved with my local church family here in G-Rap.
Lately I have been reading the book 'Radical' by David Platt and am challenged about how comfortable we have grown in our churches and that we have become less dependent on the power of God and more on programs and 'entertainment' to attract people. I recommend this book to every believer who is seeking a genuine and radical commitment to Christ!
I have also been challenged to think about the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations and how it applies to every single Christian, not just a select few. We are ALL called to be disciple-makers, yet we often feel inadequate or weak in our faith and limited in our knowledge to lead others. But that's exactly why we must! Because when we disciple others it forces us to take initiative in our relationship with God and others and seek to serve and grow instead of being content with our stagnant spiritual life.
So pray for discipleship opportunities. Remember, even Jesus picked merely twelve men to pour into for three years and look how the Kingdom has spread!
Well, that's all for now.
Praise God and Pray without ceasing!
Zach Fisk
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