psalm 90

"Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
You return man to dust and say, 'Return, O children of man!' For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.
You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.
For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of you presence.
For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; they are soon gone, and we fly away. Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!"

Psalm 90

Life is short and precious. This psalm reminds not to take tomorrow, or anything, really, for granted. So, I guess, "make the most of life!"

To "make the most of life" does not imply that we are to fulfill every selfish desire on our bucket list.

coming home, future plans

Yes, now I am at home, here in good, old, northern Minnesota.  It is a blessing to be able to spend time with my family, and see some friends before they all leave for school.  My School of Evangelism at YWAM just ended on August 15, and the whole school (the last 5 months) was great.  To be honest, though, it was probably the hardest 5 months I have had to endure since I have been of "adult age."  Despite the struggle, God used it for his glory, and to grow me as a disciple.  I am overjoyed, that even in our "hard" times God is more than willing to teach us or put us to good use.

Since I have been home, preparation for what is to come is my main priority.  I am planning on going back to YWAM Tyler for a third school: the School of Worship.  I aspire to live with a heart of worship... to praise the Lord in the worst conditions, as well as the best, and I feel that this school will be beneficial, to say the least.  Not to mention, I get the opportunity to put my musical ability into good use, for it is a worship school.  With hope, I will be playing a lot of guitar, singing, and drums.  I am excited.

Like I said, preparation is a priority.  I have been working, and have some other ideas in mind to raise support.  But, to be totally honest... I need help.  I will need $5,500 for the School of Worship, and that covers both the lecture phase and outreach.   Yeah, I know I am young, but this isn't just a temporary lifestyle for me.  It isn't just something to do before college... but the beginning of my life as a son and servant of God.  Any amount of support is a blessing.

Here, take a look at the YWAM Tyler website.  There is information about my next school, and a bunch of others:

ywamtyler.org