"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds."
~ Hebrews 12:1-3 ~
Well, one more chapter of my life has come to a close, yet another has opened afresh and anew! Lord willing, on August 24th, 2013, I will be starting my final semester, which will finish my 3 year commitment at the International Ministerial Institute. God has led, blessed and guided my every footstep throughout these past three years and He WILL finish the good work that He has begun.
If you think of me over the next three months, PLEASE pray that in all areas of my life my Savior would be glorified (fully recognized)! My only desire is to simply reflect nothing but the image of Jesus Christ, which I believe is the Christian's highest calling. Pray that I would learn, hear and receive all that Father has for me and that nothing would hinder His Kingdom from moving forward in my life.
May God bless each and everyone of you as you daily pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ!
Sincerely in Christ,
Nate Paine
Isa. 61:1-3
Praise God!
ReplyDeleteI came to your blog through your families blog, and I just wanted to say that I've really been blessed reading your posts here! You & Chad both, have a way of conveying so much enthusiasim into your writing, it is infectious! Thank you for just sharing what God has been teaching you, its been a blessing to read! And eventhough you only have a little time left, I'll sure be praying for your last days at IMI! One of my brothers went there, and it is like a precious "home away from home"! Praying for all the graduates! May Father abundantly bless you all, as you continue to look to Him for each step of your lives!
In Yeshua,
Mallory Devine