Transitions
I have officially ended my job at AIM and started another. It’s
so great to be out of that cubicle but man do I miss the people I worked with
at AIM. I’ve loved meeting my new co-workers these past few weeks and as
strange as it sounds, it has been quite refreshing to be around non-Jesus folk.
I love answering all their questions and revealing God’s kingdom to them but it
does get rough at times feeling like I’m the only one.
As many of you know, my sister got married in June, which was quite
an emotional experience for me. I cried like a little baby at the wedding! But
now I am seeing things on my sisters Facebook like “I love my husband” and it
finally setting in; my sister is married.
Tom Krats, a fellow Novas-er and great friend, just called
me to tell me he is engaged. Holy cow.
Travis “Cletus” Harris is one of my best friends and it
seems that in these past few weeks we have grown to be much closer. He is about
to leave on an 8-month mission trip around the world and to be honest I’m
having a hard time with it. It seems like every time I get a great friend they
get ripped away.
Jenny, the one who moved down to Atlanta with me, just got
back from a summer in Haiti. I didn’t realize it until she was gone how much of
an encouraging person she is and how much life she brought to me. We spent the
day together in Atlanta and had an awesome time reminiscing but the more I hear
her heart the more it seems that she won’t be here long. Jenny’s heart is for
the nations, for the least of these, and that is where she belongs.
At the moment, I am sleeping on the floor in a friend’s
apartment but come September 1st, I am out of here and I have no
idea where I will go. This is the 9th place I have lived this year
and in a couple of weeks I will hit number 10. I am so ready to settle down and
have a place to call home.
Tonight it finally hit me. My emotional meter has hit the
max. Sometimes I wonder if I can handle one more transition and suddenly God
steps in and reminds me that it is all about him.
Hey Trevor! Came across your blog on FB. Wow seems like you’ve been round the world and moving like crazy! Congrats on your sister! I can’t imagine how much I’ll cry whenever my sister gets married lol.
I was wondering if you had heard of New Tribes Mission (http://usa.ntm.org/)? They also have a two year Bible school (http://www.ntbi.org/) that is only like $7000 a year (including tuition, room, board, food, etc. Not a bad deal, eh?) and I was able to work and pay it off as I went. When I didn’t know where to go or what to do right after we came back from Peru, I had found this place, and had thought, well I guess it wouldn’t hurt to learn about the Bible while I figure out where God wants me next. Classes begin Aug. 23rd, so you still have a chance to give them a call and apply, lol.
Hope I don’t come off as a salesperson haha. It just had such a huge impact on my spiritual life, and now I feel like I am able to disciple and minister to others at such a deeper level because of my own level and foundation in the Word.
Thought I’d through that out there. Anyways, good to hear how you’re doing!
Keep up the faith! God has some awesome plans for you 🙂
-Lauren
Trevor…we are so proud of you. You have taught us so much! Thank you for sharing your heart and life with so many.
Trevor darling,
You are a glorious soul being fit for the Kingdom. Our humanity tells us that the journey should get easier the further we go, but that is never promised. If you doubt your bravery, know that we do not. Know that when I get discouraged, or tired, or feel unable to walk any further, I think of you and all my Novas teammates – and I remember that we’re all in this together, still together, working together. Allow yourself to be ministered to by the Spirit of He who dwells in the Presence of the Most High – it will be all you will need to carry on.
I love you, dear brother 🙂
No doubt, God is on the move. Sounds like the end of a chapter and beginning of a new one. Can’t help but hope that I get to watch it unfold. Been keeping eye out for VW buses now too. Love you, bro!
Trev –
I agree with Glen – God is on the move, with you. This time in your life where you watch people come and go will help you grow – even though it seems like it sucks. Friends remain. Always. Carry on in the direction the Lord is leading you. I’ll find you on some intersecting road, for sure. Hugs
Me
You’ll always have people around you to lift you up. That’s the kind of guy you are. You bring life and people just want to be around you. I’m excited for you, man. You’ve got a lot of Kingdom ahead of you!
Hi Trevor!
I knew it…A mom just knows when her children are hurting and going through hard times. Thank you for sharing this blog. Every time we would talk I knew you were not yourself. I have been praying for you to reach a new direction. And it sounds like prayers are being answered!!!I can not wait to see what is next!!! And I am still praying that you will find a place of your own to call home. Hey maybe you are suppose to come back to Houston to be with us…heee heee!!! We miss you so much!!!
By the replies on your blog it sounds like you have some really great friends. Very encouraging comments…which are all so true. Your amazing Trevor!!! We love ya lots and hope you can meet us in Ohio…if not we will see you in October!!!! Hugs from all
Love Mom
If you are no longer with AIM, is there an alternative
place to send you money?
Life often involve loss.
Caleb just went up to College at Liberty today, so I can identify somewhat with you feelings.
But as Phil. 3:7 states, “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.”
In time of loss, our focus becomes stonger on Him, as He
is all we need.
We will continue to pray for you.
Trevor, I do pray for God’s “revelation” through His wisdom, His Word to be poured out in you. God walks us through many seasons…the beauty is in the “walk.” Be expectant of the victory…
Trevor,
As an option, you could stay with us in Jacksonville,
until God gives you definite direction for the future.
There is a Christian run place were Lydia works called,
“Peligan Snow Balls”. We could get you a job there shaving
ice, pouring, or doing the register.
There is another project that I could get you involved with
as another option.
Trevor it you sound just like David in his Psalm’s! You are just like King David for you have “A heart like God’s”. Remember I am praying for you and God does allow some pitty parties at times. BUT remember the Joy of the Lord is Your Strength and I pray God loads you up on His Joy!!! You have a lot of work to do!!!
Love, Vickie