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Yesterday, was a blur! I started off going down to Clearwater, FL to meet with my friend Andrew Witherell. He was definitely an encouragement and a blessing to be around. We spoke about what the Lord did to my heart in Canada and some of the wonderful opportunities the Lord gave me while I was up there! As the conversation continued, we spoke about what God wanted me to do and what He was planning to use me for.

Then, I went on to the Christian Bookstore which took me about five minutes to find. I found an old friend there and we talked for a while about what God was doing and things happening here in Florida. I found a really great resource for helping me while I am in youth group! Its called "uncommon games & icebreakers" by Jim Burns, it is excellent for getting youth energized and excited! I am looking forward to the ideas that are present in there!

I had lunch with my friend Rick Ortman and we had a great conversation about the Church and things that are happening. We also talked a lot about some issues of legalism and other great topics! Daryll was also there and we spoke for a few minutes.

I then went home and prepared for my Bible Study that goes on at Daryll's Shop on Main Street in New Port Richey. As I waited there with my Dad, I prepared by getting coffee ready and putting some doughnuts, cookies, and other sweets out. Mike Brown came and we had some great conversation with his testimony.

So we started the Study by sharing our testimonies, starting with Mike Brown, then my Dad, and I finished with my testimony. That was AWESOME! It really helped to further connects us and draw us to God's amazing power!

So it was 8 o'clock by the time we started the study on Revelations Chapter 1. It was about revealing Christ. It was the application of Christ and revealing Him to us to see, taste, touch, smell, etc.. I think it was good for me to lead a study for the first time and I believe that all of us walked out better than when we came in. I think we need to look at getting some worship or perhaps some communion at the next study.

Later on, As I was cleaning the shop up that Daryll so graciously let me use; I was cleaning up and then couldn't locate the key he left me to lock up. I started to get a little nervous, but I kept saying to myself over and over again. "It's o.k. , all that matters is the love of Christ." They are just keys and the world will keep spinning if I don't find them. After about 15 minutes, I just was like o.k. Lord if you want me to find these keys show them to me. I found it where I had left it but strangely couldn't remember till that moment. The Lord said you must be patiently enduring the work that I am doing. So the lesson for me was to not be frustrated with the work of God.

Anyway it was a great night, and encouraging! May God Bless You ALL!