Madison, Mississippi

This week I'm in Madison/Jackson, Mississippi for work. It's actually a nice little town and it reminds me a lot of Montgomery. It's going to be a really busy week because I'm trying to wrap up an audit, and I'm trying to stay devoted and faithful to Christ everyday. I had a rough weekend this past weekend. I was tempted a lot and surrounded myself with some worldly people. It was really tough and I struggled. I talked to some brothers who picked me up and encouraged me. I told them what I've been going through. I thank God for putting those people in my life. Father's day was good, although I wish Em could have been at church with me with all the other dad's. I was really sad, but I tried to focus my mind on being thankful. Being thankful for being a father. Being thankful for having the things I have and own. But most importantly, being thankful for salvation and forgiveness through Christ.

It's tough being a Christian. Everyday I face a new challenge. It's important to stay devoted. There's been so many times that I've struggled and wanted to give up. But I know that God is looking down on me and protecting me. There's a reason and plan for all of this.

This week, as I'm consumed with the audit, I'm going to attend a midweek here in Mississippi on Wednesday. My preacher is actually in the same town that I'm in this week. I think this was meant to be and a sign from God to keep encouraging me. There are only about 7 other people we are getting together with and I think we'll be going to someone's home. I'm really looking forward to that and encouraging the church here. So as this week passes by, I'm going to be focused on the following scripture:

1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."