These are the busiest weeks of my life. I am enrolled in nine classes, and each professor seems to think theirs is my only course. Every day I read about 120 pages out of several books, and write one or two papers. This workload alone is forcing my complete dependence on God, but my schedule includes more than classes. I am still working at Lowe's Hardware in Dickson City (about ten minutes from BBC here in Clarks Summit). I work evenings, usually getting home near midnight. This is allowing me to keep up on my loan payments and pay my car insurance, but allows for little else... don't bother asking about girls.dating is too expensive right now!
As it is my senior year, I wanted to try something completely different and challenge myself in areas I am uncomfortable in, so I tried out for the school musical. I am John Brooke in Little Women: The Broadway Musical. Practices are Monday nights and Wednesdays- squeezed between class, and prayer meeting.
My younger brother Gabe and I have been attending New Life Baptist Church in downtown Scranton, and I am really 
enjoying the opportunities to meet new people and contribute to that fast-growing and passionate family. Having my brother as a room mate has been great. Gabe is very understanding of when I need to get things done and when I need to sleep. He is really maturing quickly, and already taking a leadership role on campus. Thank God for family, and especially best friends! I do long to be with the rest of my family at home, but I know God's will is for me to be here at BBC.
It is obvious that I have friends and family praying for me- God is providing in so many ways. He keeps me sane and consistently blesses me despite my busy schedule. So, thank you for praying. In the coming week I would very much appreciate if you would pray with me on a few specifics:
Some of my co-workers are becoming interested in spiritual things. Pray God will open hearts and minds and draw them to Himself.
Pray for continued health and energy, and the preservation of my voice (to sing)
Wisdom in scheduling and time management
Counseling and mentoring the younger men in the dorm
Pray that my time with God will be personal and passionate, not academic or habitual
Praise God with me for my new church family, and please pray that we will be genuine in our desire to see the people of Scranton join Christ's family
Please pray for my personal holiness- that I will continue to strive for righteousness and rely on Christ in all circumstances!
Pray for my brother's continued adjustment to college life
I am considering taking a job with the school that would allow me to work primarily weekends and during the summer. This would be a great relief physically, and would be an opportunity to serve other Christians, but would remove many opportunities to reach people for Christ- for now I am only praying that God would prepare me for the position if He desires- no decision needs to be made for a few weeks, so I'll keep you posted.
Thank you so much for your support, especially through prayer!
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praying for you.
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