Hello! I will start my blog again and try to keep it going! So, what has been happening? Some neat things have been happening in the beginning of the year. I had some great friends from NC stay with me this month at my apartment. I got to go to the Passion 2010 conference and hear some really great speakers, like John Piper and Beth Moore, and worship with Hillsong United from Australia. That was so amazing, and what is more amazing is how God got me there…I had wanted to go but just couldn’t afford the price to get a ticket at the door, which was close to $200. So I went to the registration area with my friend Scott and asked if I could go for just the first night. “No, we only have full conference tickets,” was the lady’s answer. So I was about to go home, but she said “Here you go” and handed me a packet with a lanyard and bracelets. “A group overbooked their reservation, and asked us to bless someone with this,” she said. I was like, “is this for the whole conference??” “Yes.” I was astounded and gave her a hug and thanked her. I just felt loved by God, and thankful!
During the Passion Conference, I just wanted to soak up the teaching. I don’t remember everything, but one thing I wrote down was from Beth Moore’s talk, and she said to “run your own race, in your own lane.” I think she meant that we should really take stock of our own experiences, talents, and passions and not look at other people’s callings or gifts as being better. She also said, “if you decide to stay carnal, you’ll miss the ride of your life.” Worrying about and seeking worldly things and pleasures shouldn’t take first place in our hearts and minds, God really deserves and wants that place. And she said that we actually can’t be who we’re called to be without Jesus working in us through his Spirit. I appreciated the opportunity to hear her and the other speakers; going to the conference was a great way to start the year.
If you know a good guy looking for a room for rent in Atlanta, let me know! I have been trying to get a roommate since December, and need one fast. Thank you!
I am getting a little tired, so I will stop for now. Thanks for reading and I will write again soon!
- David
Posted by mikedbennett on February 4, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Awesome Post David! It really cool to hear how you were able to go to that conference. God really does bless those who seek Him. I also really loved Beth Moore’s comment about running your own race. Sometimes I look around me and think because I’m not gifted in certain ways that I’m not as good as others, but I’ve been gifted in my own unique way and I should use that gift to the fullest!
Your awesome David!