God's Will Over Man's

Over the past 8 months, since God has put it on my heart to prepare for China, I've had so much support. But with tons of support comes some disagreement. I know, with 100% truth, that God wants me to attend YWAM's DTS. With one disagreement comes confirmation after confirmation. Take today for example. Out of nowhere I get blessed with close to enough money to support for plane ticket to and from China. Is that confirmation or what? I've even been told from tons of family members, church family members, and two separate churches that I will be receiving financial and spiritual support from them in the very near future.

Even though I know with all my faith and being that I'm called to this distant land, I'm still distressed. Not really stressed, but just wondering when, I know it's coming, my support will be 100%. Pray for me, and my future. Blessings.

Murdering Controversy

What would you do if someone tried to kill your faith? Would you deny your faith like Peter did right before Jesus was murdered? Or would you keep the faith like Job when he was on the brink of death and his own wife told him to curse God and die? It's easy to say you'd be like Job in the face of evil, but what about in real life?

Recently, my blog was attacked, and this person tried to kill my faith through words of controversy:

You are so delusional that it is giving me a headache through the computer! Come read the truth about your bastard "god" and your perverted bible:

www.bayourabbi.blogspot.com

Many people would find this offensive, and more than likely retort. During Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:38, He says that when someone strikes you on one cheek you should turn the other cheek. What exactly does this mean? Should we be turning the other cheek in a sign of backing down and walk away? Personally I think NOT.

As a warrior of God I know what Jesus truly meant by turning the other cheek. In my personal life, and accepting my role as a missionary, I've come across plenty of people that hate me and God. It wasn't long before I figured out what Jesus meant, and it's simple advice. When someone strikes you on the cheek, whether it be physically or verbally, turn the other cheek and say "IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?!"

I'm not backing down from my faith, and I'll die sharing the Word of God. When this person attacked me, I wasn't angry, distressed, pissed, or whatever. My heart broke. It's a shame that so many people out there are so blinded by the god of this world, satan, and can't see the truth...

God's Country

Crazy how much we get caught up in our every day lives, and we tend to forget there's a beautiful world right in front of us. Today was a day that I got to experience the surreal nature God created. Esther, Elijah, Jon, and I went to Mississippi for a kayak trip today. I couldn't even imagine how much I needed to relax and appreciate God's creation. Sure Elijah, Jon and me raced each other every once and a while, crazy man competitive nature, but I got to take in nature, chill with real friends, and just simply enjoy life.

Acceptance

For the first time in my life my calling as a missionary has come true. Today, July 4th, I received my official DTS, Discipleship Training School, acceptance letter. To check it out, go to ChrisNickJoy. The letter is posted for all to see!