Well, I was so wrapped up in this blog thing, that I failed to tell you about our new church. Now, it’s not big yet nor really established, but we’re getting there. RiverRidge Church is a sister church from Westridge and is just now getting off the ground. We’re currently meeting at Diamond Starz sports facility at Hwy 5 and Hwy 78. We are a new church with a heart of God and seeking His Kingdom in all we do. Sam Braswell is our Pastor and I’m currently joining the staff as the Worship Leader. It’s really scary to tell you the truth. We’ve always been a part of an established church or service and so this is totally different. We’re actually starting with only 45-50 faithful people and building from there. I’m so excited about this new beginning not only for RRC but for our family as well. My wife is getting involved, our son is loving the room where he goes and I’m loving leading Worship again. It’s always been a passion of mine, but I never felt like I was capable of doing so. Plus, it’s scary to be in charge of leading Worship… Worship is the preparation before the teaching and your preparing hearts to receive the word.. Wow, it’s awesome but so intimidating..
To prepare myself, I’ve been reading Matt Redman’s book, “Facedown” and Chris Tomlin’s, “The Way I Was Made.” These books really put things into perspective and are very helpful in your walk with Christ. I challenge you, if you’d like an easy reading, put it into perspective book, either one is great.. So with that said, I’ll leave you with my favorite verse and one I truly try to mimic my walk with Christ daily. Phillipians 4:6 tells us:
” In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. “
I love these words.. Don’t be anxious-in everything-not some things, only when I want too, or only when times are tough, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your wants or requests be known to God.. Wow, isn’t that awesome?? My biggest hang up sometimes is I don’t always come to Him with thanksgiving.. I usually come to Him with a hand out or wanting something. I’m always wanting things now, not later, I can wait but I don’t want to, desire.. Christ tells us don’t be that way.. Be patient, come to Him with thanksgiving and in EVERYTHING, then let your wants or requests be known to God. Most of the time, we skip that part and go straight to the asking part.. I know I do.. So, what are you anxious about? Are you coming to God with thanksgiving and patience?? Or are you coming to Him wanting, needing and forgetting what He has done already and what He’s going to do?? I challenge you to put your anxiety’s aside, be still and patient, and let God control your life.. RRC may not be big, but Satan right now is trying to beat us down-but GOD says we’re are Victorious.. God says we’re Victors-not victims.. God has some awesome things awaiting RRC and I’m so glad to be a part of it from the beginning.. Hope you have an awesome week and check back each night for a new blog.. Maybe this will be a habit.. 
