Psalm a day keeps the devil away pt. 3

I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
Psalm 18: 1-2

-- Alex

Final few weeks!

The reason for the title "final few weeks" simply is because these are my last few weeks at home before I head to wherever God might take me this season.. Last year he took me to AZ, then to Delaware, then on the disabled list with a broken hand and back to AZ (haha jk).. But seriously a guy did break my hand with a fastball. After a great week in AZ at mini camp , learning so many great things and being more involved with such a classy organization as the Royals, I'm ready to return home for 27 days until I report to spring training!!!! The other reason I refer to these as the final few weeks is because to me I'm gone for the next 7 months and when I come home after those and hopefully a really successful season I will be getting married to the coolest chick I know! So I'm happy to be returning for my "final few weeks" and getting ready for this exciting year! I'm so thankful and am ready to see what God is gonna do with Kelley and I this year! That's all for now!! Keep praying!


-- Alex

Tomorrow!!!!

After a week of Arizona, I'm ready for Alex to come home! I'm so glad he is coming home tomorrow! Not ready to start this long distance thing up yet! So I'm glad we have until the 23rd until he has to leave again! BUT..On the upside, I do miss going to see him and watching his games! Plus, I'm thankful for the opportunity he has! :)

Psalm a day keeps the devil away pt. 2

I love you, God-you make me strong. God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God-the high crag where I run for dear life, hiding behind the boulders, safe in the granite hideout. I sing to God, the Praise-Lofty, and find myself safe and saved. The hangman's noose was tight at my throat; devil waters rushed over me. Hell's ropes cinched me tight; death traps barred every exit. A hostile world! I call to God, I cry to God to help me. From his palace he hears my call; my cry brings me right into his presence-a private audience! (Psalm 18:1-6 MSG)

Toby Mac

What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? (Matthew 16:26 MSG)

I wonder if this is the verse that Toby Mac used to form his song "lose my soul"

I'm guessing so!!

Random blog but read this verse today and was just thinking about it. Anyways that's it for now! Blog you later!

--Alex

You make all things work together for my good!

I start my new job tomorrow! I am very excited! As for today, I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off to try and prepare. I am trying to get ahead on my homework so that I am not over-whelmed working full time AND going to school full time. I am also trying to run all the errands on my list before I have to work everyday from 7-3! I have been a little stressed trying to figure out how to balance work, school, and all the observation hours I need to get done, but I am SO THANKFUL for this opportunity I have. I am also strangely calm. I'm sure it as a result of the constants prayers to not freak out in fear of not being able to work it all out. This calm is new for me, and I must say that I really like trusting God to work things out! Sometimes, I think He uses stressful situations to help us remember to pray continually--1 Thessalonians 5:17. God keeps reminding me that we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose--Romans 8:28. Or as the song interprets the verse, "You make all things work together for my good."

I am also so thankful for the love and encouragement from Alex and my mom! :)

Kelley

Experience God

"It is one thing to KNOW about the truth [of God]. It is yet another thing to EXPERIENCE the truth of God being worked out in your life."

A psalm a day keeps the devil away

God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list? "Walk straight, act right, tell the truth. "Don't hurt your friend, don't blame your neighbor; despise the despicable. "Keep your word even when it costs you, make an honest living, never take a bribe. "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this." (Psalm 15:1-5 MSG)

Back in AZ!

I'm back in Arizona for my boring job! Jk (hitting,catching,and throwing baseballs) haha.. This time for just a week, and then I'll be back home for 3 1/2 weeks before heading out for spring training! I'm currently at what the royals call an elite player camp which is basically just a week of baseball activities mixed with some team bonding events like bowling, paintball, and tug of war. There are 25 guys and we break up into teams and have some fun! The royals do a tremendous job of stressing the important parts of life other than baseball and provide opportunities like these that really allow us to all work together which can be a struggle in the minor leagues because of the sometimes ego driven single minded way your brain gets wired to get to the big leagues.. All in all this is a great opportunity and a nice week,especially with the weather being so nice, 70 and sunny ALL week! Have a good rest of the day! I'll be blogging again soon! God Bless --Alex