Day 6

Well I put off my time with God today.... I was just too busy. Though tonight, an hour ago, I found that I was excited to get to spend time with God. I did however find that throughout my time with him I had trouble staying focused... I wanted to check my medicine, phone, facebook, nose strips, app updates... I find when I do this, the best way for me to get back to God is by listening to music. I was trying to find the song "You are good, you are good. when there's nothing good in me. You are love, you are love..." but instead I found this wonderful song called "You are good" - by Point of Grace. God then used In Christ Alone to pump me up for him. To remind me that I am secure in him.

I read 1 Peter 3 and 4 tonight. I really liked a few of the passages.

1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

1 Peter 4:7-11 ESV

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

I have nothing to fear. Segni asked me a lot today if I was afraid of going to Tunisia. Even though I'm not afraid of going, I realized that I'm afraid of a lot of other things in my life. What job will I be able to find? How will I be able to support my family? How will I be able to fit in back home again?

But I have Christ, everything is from Him and I must direct all my efforts, time, and thoughts toward glorifying him. I must do this! It is of the utmost importance. I pray that God would bless this time that I have... the efforts and the time that I have given to him. I trust in you Father.