Let The Good Times Roll!

It is now time for my first official post-playoff post, now that the bitter tears have dried on my pillow. A while back I shared the following passage, saying that after a year of trials and struggles (this was two years ago, when I was in grade 12), I just felt that God was about to pour out His many blessings on me. Here is the verse:

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

I would just like to take this time to share some of the many blessings that God has showered upon me, and express my gratitude to Him because of it. So here goes...

1) He has provided me with a well paying job for this past year at National Oilwell Varco, that has allowed me to save a fair bit of money to go against my tuition. The job may not be glamorous, but it is rewarding to see the influence that I can exert on the other guys in the shop.

2) He has provided me with several scholarships that will completely cover the cost of my first semester this fall.

3) He has provided me with a couple of close friends to be my roommates (Andrew and Tyson) when I move to Calgary in September.

4) He has enabled me to be able to get a week off of work (paid, no less!) in order to counsel at camp this summer.

5) He has provided me with the opportunity to experience Himself afresh as I travel to Peru on a missions trip this August.

6) He has provided me with a strong Christian family and close Christian friends throughout my entire life.

These are just some of the many blessings that I have experienced lately, and I praise God for all of them. The verse I quoted at the beginning of this blog has taken on new meaning for me, as I have experienced both sides of the situation. Its like the song says, "Though the sorrow may last through the night, His joy comes in the morning!" Or, to quote the same line from the modified version that my old band wrote at camp, "Though our hearts may not last through the night, BREAKFAST COMES IN THE MORNING!!!!!"