Alrighty.

This weekend has been good. We had Ignite Saturday night. Lots of kids came, I didn't count how many this time, but there were LOTS. I'm so excited about what God's doing at church, especially with the youth work. It's like, I can look at it, and think 'yeah, that's great, things are moving along' but they really are..more than I can ever remember before. Tonight I suggested to some of the guys that we get together and worship, chat about stuff and pray for their friends and they were totally up for it! Sometimes you can just see things happening and peoples attitudes change, you can see God working things out, and that's how it feels. It's really cool.

I lead worship tonight too. I had to pick some guys up who needed a lift to church. I picked them up and on the way back I accidently cut this guy up on the road. I am a terrible driver. I admit it. I used to be a good driver but it's all gone a bit pear-shaped. hehe. Well, the guy went completely mental, he raced to get in front of me and stopped at some lights. Then get got out of his car and started ranting at me through my window. He wanted to know if I was drunk! I was so not drunk, I mean, I don't drink and if I did, well it's a Sunday man, what sort of a Christian did he think I was? Of course he didn't know I was a Christian, and I wasn't about to tell him while he was ranting at me, and my driving would've been a terrible witness anyway ;) Then he totally smacked my window with his fist..he must have hurt his hand, he called me something I'm not going to repeat and went back to his car.

I just sat there the whole time and said pretty much nothing. That guy needed to chillout. I bet he's NEVER cut anyone up or anything. Chillout man, take a pill. So I finally got to church, alive, which was nice. I felt a bit ashamed of my driving, I had passengers, will they ever get in the car with me again!? Who knows. They were cool about it, it was quite funny really and it was an accident. If you're that guy who smacked my window and you're reading this, CHILLOUT MAN!

Then my guitar battery was flat, I had to run around and find another, then my guitar lead stopped working, so I had to get another one of those too. It was that kind of moment, you know? when pretty much everything is going wrong.

I didn't feel too relaxed really. What I love though is when things all seem to be going a bit wrong, and you don't feel at all ready or capable of doing something and then God just steps in and it's all ok. God is so awesome. When we are weak, He is strong! If it takes broken guitar leads, flat batteries and a case of extreme road rage to bring me to the point where I have to trust God with stuff, then so be it. That's where I want to be. What can I do by myself? Not much. With God though, all things are possible, He makes the difference and works all things together for His purposes. It really blows my mind.

I try not to take myself to seriously. Sometimes I fail, but that's ok. I know that I'm quite capable of making a fool out of myself, that I sometimes do stupid stuff (like getting behind the wheel of a car) and that I mess up, but so what? And if people get a laugh out of me being a bit of a dork sometimes then good, laughing is good. I think as long as you have you eyes fixed in the right place, that you're looking to Jesus and following Him, then a bit of silliness is ok. Enjoy life, why get stressed about it? I say that with complete understanding that there are situations and circumstances where there will be sorrow, stress, difficulty and sadness. Life can be hard, it can be tough and a struggle. If that's you, then my advice is still that you put your trust in Christ, He is always sufficient. As a general rule though, try and enjoy yourself where possible. I think that's really ok with God. Love Him and have a good time. When it gets hard, trust Him all the more, He'll be holding you, feeling your pain, helping you through it. If you trust in God, either way you can't loose.

I'm rambling, but that's ok too. It's my blog. You don't mind do you?

So, how was your Sunday?