Have a go ya mug

Have a go ya mug...

This is a saying Aussies often say and something the base has backed as well.

The Sunshine Coast base wants to be a base that sends. And not necessarily sending based off their own vision but the vision of the individual. If you feel called, they want you to have a go at it. They have sent many into surf ministry, coffee ministry, church ministry, business, home, etc. Hearing God is the easy part. Being obedient is the tricky part. So just go for it.

Have a go ya mug.

It was something that I continually learned this week as we dove into the topic of hearing God's voice. If it lines up with His Word and Character, just step out and do it. Step out in a moment of obedience.

If you have character and identity, it doesn't matter what you do. If you know who you are in Christ, if you know you are loved, if you know you are a Son or Daughter of the Most High King, it doesn't matter what you do. Just be obedient.

I have often struggled with the bigger picture of life, especially being a moldable 24 year old. I literally have the ability to do anything. Like absolutely anything. I could do full-time church stuff. I could work with mission stuff overseas. I could stay and work with YWAM. I could go out west and make money. I could stay in Fargo and work. I could open my own company.

There are literally so many options at my disposal. And in my mind, all pretty good options.

But I don't need to worry about what would be good, better, or best. Or what would be considered more radical, spiritual, or too secular. I just need to worry about being obedient, even if that is the hardest part.

It's not who I am that is important. Its whose I am.

Here are a few pics....

Every Tuesday night we do a BBQ in one of the local parks. Great time of fellowship and fun.

This is the guys house... 60 Yakola Parade. In front is a one of the vans that busses us around. We are a 5 minute van ride from the base and a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and Mcdonalds (They call them Maccas here. It is also where I do most of my internet stuff).

This is our lovely kitchen. Lunch and dinner during the week are provided at the base. Breakfast and weekend meals are prepared by us at the house. The base provides all the necessary groceries. Its up to us individually if we want more food or something different.

This is our sweet balcony. Lots of discussion, fellowship, and homework is done here (and the drying of laundry).

View off our balcony. The pool is great for a quick dip, but not cool to clean (which is one of my jobs on house maintenance).

Door down the hallway to my room. Share it with Riley (California), Tim (Australia),  and John (Lindstrom, MN)

This is John and I's bed (I am on bottom). Feels a lot like being back in the Beachhouse at Bluewater.

This is the bathroom that 12 guys share (Yes I said 12). The one toilet is separate from this room. There is a toilet and shower downstairs, but most of us use this. We have surprisingly done quite well with it.

This is the Blue Room at the base (LifePointe Church) where we have all of our lectures and worship. It does not have air conditioning so it gets quite sweaty. Here we are listening to Nato Sauer, who is part of the surf ministry, speak on Hearing God's Voice.

Also, I would love for you to check out my roommate and India/Nepal teammate's blog update about some of the things that have happened in and through Kyle, one of the students and a India/Nepal teammate. He words it so well. Stoked to serve and grow with these guys....http://rileymurphy.ca/post/76935889937/ywam-week-1

Prayer Requests:

• That I would find my identity in Christ. It isn't performance based. He simply loves me.
• Obedience and clarity. Starting to sort through and ponder what after DTS will look like. Pray that I will walk in obedience where ever He calls me and that I will know it's Him calling me.
• India/Nepal preparations. We are starting to prep ministries, travel, and plans. Pray that these would go well, that our team would be unified, and for the people we will meet in India/Nepal
• I would hunger for time with Him. That the Word would be vibrant and satisfying and that my time in prayer would be glorifying to Him

I would love to hear from you all. Updates. Pictures. Happenings. Prayer requests (I would love to pray for you). Drop me a personal message on Facebook or an email to zacharyj17@gmail.com. I check things once or twice during the week, and then make of point of being on Saturday from 730ish-10ish (Friday afternoon at 3ish your time. I am 16 hours ahead.).

Cheers,

Zach J.

P.S. It should be noted that I have a 15 min walk home in the rain. I must really love you people