The Stand

Things I am praying about for the upcoming year and the future: 

Finishing up my education at Jackson State. I am 6 classes away from having my Associates in General Education. And then, I'm not getting too far ahead of myself but I am praying about continuing my education and trying to figure out where I'll be transferring to. Schools I'm praying about: 

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville - http://www.utk.edu

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - http://www.utc.edu

Austin Peay State University - www.apsu.edu

The University of Memphis and/or UofM Lambuth - www.memphis.edu

The University of Nevada - Reno - www.unr.edu

Also, I am not 100% yet but I have a heart for something in the ministry field, I haven't figured it out yet but there is a possibility of a career change into the ministry, so I am praying about bible college/seminary. Schools on my list for that include: 

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary - http://www.nobts.edu

Calvary Chapel Bible College - http://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/site/

Briercrest Bible College - www.briercrest.ca

Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary - http://www.mabts.edu 

There are a lot of possibilities in my future and I am excited and open for any of the opportunities that I am fortunate to have. I am an honest person and I don't say this next part with any pride, but when it comes to deciding what my education or where my future is taking me I haven't fully given my trust in God. And I am ashamed to admit that, but I think it's important that I get it out there because I am turning that around. I have began to pray that wherever God wants me in life, wether it be here in Jackson, or East Tennessee or who knows maybe even back in Kenya, that I am putting my trust in HIM and going where He wants me and can use me to my fullest showing others His love. 

And this goes for all aspects of my life. 

Another area of trust I've been lacking in is relationships. I've been trying to seek out relationships on my own accord, on my own terms and I don't want that. I want God to pick me out a godly woman who loves God and will put Him as # 1. I pray that God lets someone live, laugh and love with me for who I am and because she is attracted to me because I can make her laugh, make her feel special, treat her with respect, show her love and kindness always, take care of her and read the Word and pray with her always. And that she can see Jesus' love through my actions and the way I speak to her and others. 

Amen. 

-Michael J. Moorman- 

Confessions at 4 in the morning

Hello friends! 

There is no real confessions I just though this would be a catchy title to see if anyone would visit hahaha. 

So here I am, 4:08 in the A.M. too excited to sleep. Why? Because Saturday I leave for Kenya, Africa and there are things I need to get done before then. This will be my first mission opportunity outside the U.S. and I am totally pumped for it! I will be gone August 18th - 31st. So here is part of my To-Do list to get done, just incase you're bored lol. If there's anything you can think of that I may need to get please feel free to leave a comment. 

T0-Do:

-Pray.

-Start packing.

-Get interpreter snacks.

-Hem pants. 

-Get memory chip for camera. 

-Take AND pack Malaria pills (very important). 

-Mail letters. 

-Pack shot records. 

This is about as far as I got lol. I know there's more but most of that has to do with the packing process. 

Anyway, thank you for reading and hope you all have a great day/night :o) 

P.S. If anyone likes relaxing music, check out the Mat Kearney station on Pandora. 

Much love,

-Mikey J. 

New Orleans Mission

Dear friends & family, 

Tomorrow morning a team of 15 including myself are heading down to New Orleans, LA. Students from the University of Memphis BCM and Jackson State BCM are teaming up for a mission to do light construction, back yard bible clubs and I'm sure much more. We will be gone from Saturday to Thursday. 

Please keep us in your prayers over this next week with travel, reaching out to people, positive attitudes, and energy :o) 

Stay tuned for updates throughout the week and pictures! 

Thank you. 

Mikey J 

Prayer of the Children

Can you hear the prayer of the children?

On bended knee, in the shadow of an unknown room.

Empty eyes with no more tears to cry, turning heavenward toward the light. 


Crying, "Jesus, help me, to see the morning light of one more day, 


But if I should die before I wake, I pray my soul to take.”

Can you feel the hearts of the children, aching for home,

For something of their very own.

Reaching hands with nothing to hold onto, but hope for a better day, a better day. 


Crying, "Jesus, help me, to feel the love again in my own land, 


But if unknown roads lead away from home, give me loving arms, away from harm.

Can you hear the voice of the children, softly pleading for silence in their shattered world? 


Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate, blood of the innocent on their hands. 


Crying, "Jesus, help me, to feel the sun again upon my face? 


For when darkness clears, I know you're near, bringing peace again.

Can you hear the prayer of the children?

By: Kurt Bestor 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RGf0pzLneA&feature=related

Crazy Love

Or maybe life is tough right now, and everything feels like a struggle. God has allowed hard things in your life so you can show the world that your God is great and that knowing Him brings peace and joy, even when life is hard... It is easy to become disillusioned with the circumstances of our lives compared to others'. But in the presence of God, He gives us a deeper peace and joy that transcends it all. (page 44)
-Francis Chan, Crazy Love

Amen.

P.S. If you have prayer requests, please leave them in the comment box of this page and I will be praying for you this week. Love you all!

MjMoorman