Wow I can't believe it's the middle of November already. Since my last blog a lot of life has been lived. The frenchies came and went, I ran a half marathon, halloween made its presence well known in New Orleans, the Hornets are the best team in the NBA, LSU beat BAMA, and the Saints are on FIRE. I'll get to experience my first Saints game this Sunday!! Who Dat!!
Me and some friends from Church went to the New Orleans Mission and got to serve dinner to a lot of people. People of all ages, young, and old, people of all types, crippled, good looking, and of all races. It's always humbling doing something like that. One man I was serving crackers to pulled me closer to him and said "This is beautiful what you all are doing. Actually getting out and being the Church, putting actions to the words that you say." You know, he is right. But what I'm challenged with is something Rob said at Vintage the other day. If the Gospel is not in it than it's worthless. I can do nice things, serve thousands of homeless people but if the Gospel is not in it- its useless. Wow. That is so true. My obligation is to live the gospel, to speak it, to show it. Not just use serving people as a cop out or something that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. The gospel is my motivation to serve, but I must make that known. There is nothing good in me except Christ.
I still don't have a full time job, I am working in Kenner about one or two times a week. And temping as a hygienist at other offices when needed. It's amazing how God has provided for me. I do not have to worry, He has taken care of me. This brings me much peace. I know He is guiding my steps and will show me further why He has brought me to Nola. For there are better things yet to come here in this place.
