We set off last Sunday from the Atlanta airport hotel for training camp in Gainesville Georgia. My squad and I set up our tents and have been starting to bond this week. My week has been full of focusing on Jesus. I have been getting up at 6 to exercise and after that it is praying, worshiping, preaching, and small group until dinner. Everybody is full of joy and excitement at the moment.
The focus this week has been on Knowing God on a deeper level. We have studied Gods faithfulness this week and pursuing God for a better understanding of Him. We are learning on building a intimate relationship with God because the deeper our relationship with God, the more you know about Him and who You are in Christ. One quote that has stuck out to me in conversation this week is that “God has no limits”. The point is that we need to trust God with everything in our life because when we do that we become closer to Him. I want you to ask yourself what can you trust God with and let go of? Learning in more depth about the power of the Holy Spirit this week has been crazy. I have learned the more you know God the more you can listen to the Holy Spirit. When we give God everything in our life and not just a piece we can experience who God really is. I have learned that when you give your whole self to God you will discover Him on a deeper level and discover things you never thought about. The Holy Spirit is what you receive after becoming a Christian which is the power of God coming into you body. How crazy does that sound? God gives you His power so He can be glorified.
This week I have had to make a few sacrifices by not having my phone everyday, have taken two bucket showers all week, and I have hand washed my clothes. I have learned not to take simple things in life for granted. When I got the opportunity to take a shower and wash my clothes I had so much joy and realized how I don’t even think about how big that actually is. This week I have seen life through a different lens, but still have so much joy by knowing who my Father is and who I am serving and living for.
Week one has been quiet an experience and I can’t wait for what is to come. God is working in my teams life and mine also.
Matt, sounds like the adventure is beginning already!! Tents, bucket showers & hand washing laundry- yes!! All good ways to grow gratitude. Makes me thankful just listening to you! I love your words about growing closer to God and knowing more about the Spirit. Praying your discernment just grows & grows, and your trust in His provision at every turn will be unshakable. We love you, we are proud of you, and we continue to pray for you & your team to glean everything possible from this experience to take you deeper still, and widen your impact for Christ! Keep the updates coming!! ??
Matt, we’re glad to hear your first week is off to a good start and we pray this continues. Looking forward to hearing more. We’re so proud of you! -Lindsey & Austin
I’m so proud of the young man you are becoming. It seems like just yesterday your were my second grader. You make my heart smile. I love you, what you stand for, and I love your willingness to make sacrifices and put God first . Go do great things my baby.??
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So glad your first week was a good one. I read this to everyone and it made our morning! Keep inspiring us through your updates. Love you!
Super proud of you! Look forward to reading future updates
Sounds as if your first week has been full of wonderful hours spent in the Word preparing you spiritually, as well as some new adventures in taking care of the physical you. Praying for you and am very proud of you.
I am so proud of you and your team and our Pleasant Meadow church family is praying for you and we are here to help in any way we can!
So glad you have had a good week. Heard those bucket showers are amazing! ?? continuous prayers for you and your squad ????????????????
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Marcus and I look forward to reading your blog throughout your journey! Enjoy every moment! We love you ??
Hi Matt. It’s great hearing about your first week. Awesome training. . We continue to pray for you and your squad. Let us know if there are specific request for prayer. We are so proud of you!!!
Matt I am so proud of you and your commitment to the Lord!! Sounds like a great week. Keep those blogs coming I love you very much you are in my prayers everyday Rara ??
Matt God continues to bless you as well as all of us that are following you. I feel the joy you are conveying to us through your blog. I look forward to hearing more from you and your team as you continue your journey. You are in my prayers, and I love you. Mammy
Thanks for sharing your experience! May Our Lord continue to bless you. Looking forward to hearing more.
Matt it was good to hear you are doing well. Tommy and I are so proud of you and expect to follow experience with you and God. Take care of yourself and let God guide you all the way. Love you. Faye Todd
Matt, I can’t tell you how very proud I am of you!
You will do great and wonderful thing in Life because of this experience.
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Hi Matt – Dale and I are so proud of you. You have grown up to be a special young man and GOD will do great things with your talents. We will continue our daily prayers for you and your team and look forward to the progress you all make. We love you all.
Dear Matt, It is so good to hear from you. I love the way you express your experience. Our Father is an amazing God. You are so right about our closeness to Him through the Holy Spirit. I can’t wait to hear about this week. Keep smiling and know that we love you and love hearing about your opportunities to serve our Father in heaven. We are praying for you and your team.
Matt, Kyle & I are so happy you’re doing well this week. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Keep shining that light for Jesus. ??
Matt, I’m so happy that you are pursuing this opportunity to grow in your understanding of our Lord and Savior and to grow in your relationship with Him. What you are understanding at such a young age has taken some of us much longer. Thank you for sharing your faith and for your discipleship! Continued prayers????
Loving the Blog Matt! So excited that you are reaching deeper to know the Lord., and I’m also excited that you got a shower!! We certainly do take those “little things” for granted. Enjoy your team fellowship, and know that we are out here praying that Gods will be done in your life and the lives of those you will impact!
Thank you!!
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I love you to. One of my favorite teachers for sure!
I love you!
Thank you for the prayers, they are much needed!
Thank you for your support Mr. Shaun!
Thank you so much Mrs. Daphnene!
Thank you so much!
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I love you both as well! Thank you for helping me get here.
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I love you and hope you are doing good!
I love you too! Have a great day!
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Thank you so much. I love you both and the servant heart y’all have.
Thank you Ms. Vera I love you too.
Thank you so much!! I love y’all to.
Thank you for everything and I love you to!
Thank you!! If it was not for you I probably would have never been here.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Mrs. Tammy!
Thank you Mrs. Cindy, I still remember no jumping or tattoos!
Sounds like a great week getting you prepared for what’s to come! Take care,
Keep the faith! Love and prayers!
Growing in Faith by leaps and bounds each day. Continuing my prayers for you and your team…. Thanks for the update.