His Kingdom Come: Pursuing Glory of God's Kingdom

Quote of the week:

"God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."

~C.S. Lewis~

Well.... Staff is gone. 110 college students living in an Inn on the Jersey shore by themselves. And it has been amazing to see how everyone has really embraced their roles here on project and stepped up to lead this project and really pursue God as a community of believers. All of us were given a "Project Job" along with our other part-time Jobs. I am an Action Group Leader which means that i am leading a bible study and I disciple the three other guys in my bible Study. It is amazing to think that God would entrust me with these guys and it is such a huge honor and responsibility , so prayer for would be much appreciated.
Our student leadership team which consists of three guys and three girls created a theme for the rest of this summer. The theme is "His Kingdom Come: Pursuing Glory of God's Kingdom" and the theme verse is:

"They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your .mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdomYour kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made."
~Psalm 145:11-13~

So this summer as a Project we will be pursuing God's kingdom here on earth. This past weeks them was "When God Reigns: His Kingdom Revealed" it was all about approaching the throne of God with confidence. 2 Corinthians 3: 4-6 talks of the confidence we have through Christ to approach God. The confidence we have through Christ should propel us to boldness in our walks with God, especially when it comes to ministry. So that is one thing I am learning and will be trying to bring back to Elmhurst is to Trust God with big things, one night during our meetings our speaker challenged us to think in a way were when we get to Heaven and talk to God instead of Him saying "Why did you trust me with so little?" instead it being "Why did you trust me with so much?" and I dont think God would really say that because he can handle it all but i think that is a good way to go about life. God is huge and amazing and trusting him with everything is hard but He will take care of it all. So i am gonna try to trust God with every part of my life and i would invite you, to look at what you could trust god with maybe something you cant let go of or something you are fearing.

The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.
All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast in idols—
worship him, all you gods!
Zion hears and rejoices
and the villages of Judah are glad
because of your judgments, O LORD.
For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods
Let those who love the LORD hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Light is shed upon the righteous
and joy on the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name.
~Psalm 97~

Thats the God we have Backing us so trust in Him he will be better than alright we will be great and might just see God move in amazing ways here on earth.

In Him Who we can approach with confidence,
Andy C.

Video of the Week:(Love this song!)