Hey,
I actually have a few minutes to write today!!! Thanks to my parents who have been posting these for me. I have not been able to get on the blog in germany so im am emailing them to my parents. anyways, I am on Lanny comp. It is day 2 of the conference and Erwin McManus is in the middle of speaking as I type. First, I want to tell you thanks for all your prayers. I know that today I feel the power of God. I was extremely tired yesterday, and I got only four hours of sleep last night. Yet somehow today I am more awake and feel the power of God encouraging me. I know that a big part of that is all of your support and prayers back home, so thank you.
What have I been doing... hmm. Well, Tuesday and Wednesday we set up the entire lighting rig. You will understand how amazing this is when I am able to show you pics after I get home. Thursday was spent doing rehearsals for the band all day. Yesterday Friday was the first day of the conference so we spent the morning with rehearsals before it began. Today, the conference began again at 8:30 and goes all day, ending with a Delirious concert!!! For fans, you may know this, but it is there 3rd to last concert ever!
Sooo, why no sleep... life in lighting world is nuts. Though the conference may be done, or everyone else may be back at the hotel I am staying back at the venue with Chris Thomas, the lighting designer. Though I may only be taking notes or calling cues, I am learning so much. I know that without a doubt this is where God is calling me right now. It is not the glamour job, the typical day job, or the best paying. But to me, it is so rewarding to be able to set the mood with the lights. Yeah I may be weird but I really dont care. We are all weird right?
Well thanks for reading and thanks for taking time to pray. Please continue to do so. If I can encourage you in any way, it would be to love God with every single part of your life. Give everything up to Him and know that no matter what, you will be living a grand and fulfilling life. Erwin is taking about our soul's yearnings. The only one who can truly fulfill us, satisfy us, and love us completely. Our souls are screaming for God. We need love, faith, and hope. without them, our souls blackout. Take hope and believe!!!
I am coming home in two days, this week has gone so quick. Please know that I greatly miss you all back home, but that this trip has changed my life. I have had to completely rely on God, and once I prayed that He just takes everythings this morning, I have felt His love and power. Give it all up to Him and be fulfilled. Love you all
Mindy
Psalm 91:14-16