Do I really know what’s coming my way? Nah. Does it scare me a little? Sure. Am I excited though? You bet! 
I’m really not prepared I think for what the rest of this year could bring, and that does throw me a bit off every time I think about it. I don’t know why I just have this feeling like something big is on its way, not sure why I feel that. Yes STANDING FIRM is coming out and yes there have been some great things happening regarding that, but somehow I feel that isn’t the only thing. It’s a weird feeling to have every day as new opportunities, emails, phone calls, etc. come.
I saw STANDING FIRM landed at #7 on ChristianCinema.com today under Best Sellers. That’s pretty incredible to be considering the film is 2 weeks from release and as far as I know, not many know about it. (lol) I got rid of another Church Screening, with a lot of them pending so I look forward to making some phone calls tomorrow to see who’s not sure 
I went with Denise to The Chapel tonight to go to our E-Group Leader Training Meeting. I’m starting this next Vintage (the college ministry there) as an E-Group leader which means I’ll be leading a small group of guys in discussion and such after the message on tuesday nights. This means a lot more responsibility on my part while I’m there, more accountability, and a ton of things I’ll need to work on if I hope to be effective. I’m very nervous to do this but excited as well. It’s going to take some hard work on my part, and also stepping outside my comfort zone in almost every way possible. It’s going to be good for me, I know it. Prayers for all of that is appreciated as the next 6 months of my life are going to get increasingly busy, difficult, exciting, scary, and everything else mixed in.
I started using iCal on my Mac to schedule things and I see the next 3 months slowly but surely filling up with different dates and events I have. Getting my E-Group kit tonight included a ton of dates I’ll need to throw in there. Life is getting busier, and I’ll have a lot of changes to make. I’m also moving in about 6 weeks 35-40mins away. That’s a change as well. A new place (all mine!), in an area of WNY I’ve been to many times but isn’t where I’ve lived before. New neighbors, new routine since I’ll be living alone and providing for every need, and LOTS of expenses. Besides the new editing desk I plan to buy for my office (finally have a room that’s JUST an office!) and a double bed, I won’t have ANY furniture at the start. It’ll look completely empty. Even my TV will have to stay in its box until I get an entertainment stand that it can go on or something, because it can’t sit on a floor the way it’s made. It’ll take some time to fill the place but I’ll get there. Those first few months are going to be extremely expensive.
I gotta be honest, one of my greatest worries is finances. I don’t mean right now I just mean in general. It’s hard to relinquish the control to the Lord at times when it comes to funds. I have to learn the lesson over and over again it seems, and God is faithful each time to take care of me. With all that’s going on in life, and where God has been moving me locationally not just with opportunities but with friends, where I’m moving is the right decision and I’m confident of that. So I need to be confident that if God led me to move out that way finally, then he’ll provide a way for me to stay there.
The current Church Screenings purchased start shipping on the 16th, so there’s a lot to do to make sure those are ready to go just in case I get any rush of them because of the shipping date. Lots of folks have looked at the page, but I think the pre-order status scared some folks away. Hopefully once I announce them ready to ship immediately, I’ll get a few more bites!
Lots of stuff to do…keep me in prayer please!
