1 Month until Seminary Begins

In the past week I have survived my stay at Dallas Theological Seminary. There are many things I miss in Florida. Mainly the people I have called family, sister, and brother. In my life I always longed for a friendship with someone on a deep level. It is one that has longed plagued my life. One that when I was younger made me lose sleep and one that even broke me down emotionally to a point I would not let anyone else in. I cannot explain it but God showed me what true community was like though a few people I have come to call brother. This is something I greatly miss from Florida. These people were brothers and sisters to me. Not in a worldly view but on a deep spiritual level. Relationships bound by our faith in Jesus Christ are ones that will forever change someone.

            Anyway, I have come against many things spiritual since I have left Florida. I had to confront the things the enemy uses often in my life to make me fall short of the Glory of God. I also have had to confront things I did not know existed. After a recommendation from a dear friend of mine, Scott McIntosh, I began reading Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. I began reading it after I left Florida and arrived at my first stop in North Carolina. This opened my eyes to what true masculinity is. How the church has almost feminized what masculinity means. A man desires in his heart adventure, he longs for more that what goes on in his life. Whether that means just going on a weekend hike or simply trying something new at work. A man was never designed to be the nice guy but so much more. Those who grew up in church remember seeing the images of Jesus. The ones in which he was white, long brown hair, and almost looking physically weak, you know the picture I am referring to. For me Jesus was so much more when He walked on this earth. I see Him being a man who built things; His earthly father was in fact a carpenter. I can only imagine what it took to be a carpenter at that day and age. Must have been a lot of work.

            With that in mind God has blessed me more that I could imagine. It is amazing what God will do in your life when you follow him. Even me getting to Texas could not have happened unless it’s Gods will. I desire in the depths of my heart to serve Him. To do his will. As I prepare to begin my studies in a few weeks I desire to grow to a point in my walk with Jesus that is similar to David. I want to share all the blessings in my life so far here in Texas but I do not want to take away from the idea that I am here to prepare for the work God has for me. Perhaps soon I will share the blessing God has for me but for now I am still trying to understand a few of the blessings in my life right now.

In the mean time, Please continue to pray for me. Please Pray for God to continue to provide for me and for his guidance in my life.

My Travel from Florida to North Carolina

So in the past 72 hours my life has completely changed. I went from a person who worked 60 hours a week at McDonalds and spent 20 at the crossing Church. I loved it and I was very comfortable where I was. I was in good standing at work with a possibility of a promotion and the church offered some grand possibilities also. I loved where I was but I knew God’s plan was greater than where I was. That’s where the last 72 hours come into play.

            Sunday was a day to remember. I spent many Sundays at the church serving wherever the church needed. Last Sunday was my last Sunday at The Crossing Church so I intended to just spend time with Pastors and learn everything I could. But I ended up serving as the Backstage Manager for the media team. This weekend Beckah Shea ended up singing at the Church That weekend. This gave me the blessing to meet her and have her sign a cd for me. She has such a passion to sing for the Lord. I love the Crossing Church so much more than words can express. The thing that causes this love is that I see the Lords hand at work within the Church. God brought together an amazing team, which is only getting better every day. The thing I have learned which is very important from the Crossing Church is the idea of Grace. There are many things within the bible about God and the important thing is that Grace is the story within the entire bible from the beginning to the end its about the Grace God extends grace.

            Monday was a very busy day. Spent the entire day packing and cleaning my apartment within Brandon Florida. My family came down to bless me and help me in the transition. We cleaned and packed up the rest of my things. Then I got to spend time with some of the Best people in the world: Pablo and Ashley Felix. I love them so much and praying always for those three amazing blessed people.

Tuesday was a day, It was the Day that I began my journey to where the King of Kings has for me. My Alarm went off at 5am but I hit snooze. Finally, I got up early in the morning to begin driving across the country. I left around 7:30 am from Brandon. Took may photographs and things throughout the entire trip to North Carolina Check out Facebook (facebook.com/jacobdrew). I drove on my own and followed my family to North Carolina. The only issue was a 10-hour drive turned into a 12-hour drive. I was just too long of a day.

I’m doing all of this to follow God. I will have an amazing story to share with people on trusting god. I will follow him and cannot wait to serve him with everything in my life. I can only imagine the blessings I will receive by attending Dallas Theological Seminary. I love the lord and wish to only serve him.

I will serve you Abba Father!

Freedom!!!

You might be wondering why I began with Freedom, as many of you know I will be on my way to Dallas Theological Seminary in 2 weeks. I can't thank God enough for the blessings I have received from him as I have lived in Florida. From my friends, my church, my family (even though they all left Florida and even from my time employed at McDonald's. I have learned many things here that will forever be with me from the time I tried to run from Gods calling on my life to the time I was told I would be a Godfather.

I don't know what God has for me, I don't know where he will take me but I know 6 years ago when I heard Morgan sing the sing by Chris Tomlinson "god of this City" that Greater things were to come in this city. Little did I know the extent to the blessings he had for me.

I know God has called me to attend DTS in order that I receive the training the know e Bible. But while I'm there I need a lot of prayer. For provision of course by that I don't loose my relationship with Jesus in the academia of the seminary. I am going to follow God to the ends of the earth. Jesus will always be my first. I desire in my heart and I pray that my heart will be like King David. A man after Gods own heart"

God has shown me many this of his kingdom since coming to Florida. When I came to Florida I resented God for moving me. I just did not wait for Gods blessing. God wanted to bless me beyond my imagine and he did. I will always thank him for that. I have developed a relationship with Jesus that words can't describe. All I want to do is praise him, love him and serve him.

Thank you Abba Father,
Lord of Host