Today is one of the most bittersweet days Ive ever experienced in my life. This evenings concert in Dalton, Georgia will be my final concert with the Perrys. There are so many emotions flooding through my mind right now: joy, sadness, anxiety, peace, excitement. I have made some of my most cherished memories in my life while ministering with this group. Seeing souls saved, folks lives being renewed, meeting so many new friends, singing my favorite songs with my favorite group...thats just the tip of the iceberg. Ive also experienced some of the most challenging moments of my life with this ministry. Im so thankful to say this morning, with 100% confidence, that God never changes. He is ALWAYS faithful. He is ALWAYS true. He is ALWAYS everything you need in a time of trouble. He is ALWAYS love. He is ALWAYS grace. He is ALWAYS merciful. Friends, God WILL NOT FAIL YOU!!!!! I have lived that. Im thankful to God for placing Tracy and Libbi Stuffle in my life to allow me the opportunity to do what I always dreamed of doing, and way more! Tracy, you single handedly taught me more about compassion for people than youll ever know. Libbi, you taught me more about being faithful to our Savior even when its hard to be than youll ever know. You will never know the example and influence youve quietly been in my life. I thank my God in every thought of you both! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to minister along side of you. Jared, thanks for putting up with me and for stepping up to the plate when things got really tough. Your courage to conquer fear and do what needs to be done is admirable. Im proud of you bro! Andrew, thank you for being the man that you are. Thank you for living with the high moral standard you uphold without apology. Youre an incredible singer and minister. Dont ever sell yourself short of that. Alisa, thank you for lightening the mood and being a source of pure joy on those tough days and early mornings. You are a joy to be around. Mark, thank you for keeping us safe at the risk of your own safety many, many nights and miles. You are my friend and my brother. I cannot thank you enough for the words of wisdom and encouragement. Troy, thank you for allowing this transition to be peaceful and respectful. I have every confidence in the world in your God given abilities to continue to lead this ministry with dignity, class, and integrity. I respect you. Scotty, thank you for being a true friend. I admire and look up to you bro. Youll never know what your friendship means to me. Never. Wayne Haun, Ernie Haase, and Bill Bailey, it has been a true pleasure to work with you gentlemen. My life is enriched because Ive come to know and work with you. Thank you!! To my family who have been my constant support and encouragement through this journey, thank you! Dad, youve taught me to be a man who works hard, lives boldly, serves others, sings loudly (and on pitch), and loves his family. I cannot put in words all that you are to me. Seriously. I cant. Bethany, thank you for being the most amazing wife I couldve ever asked for. Youve listened, struggled, encouraged, loved, and cared for an imperfect man who yearns to love His wife perfectly. Im so thankful that on October 14, 2012 God put you in my life and completely changed my world! You are my best friend, my confidant, my help mate, my soul mate. I could not live this life without you! I know youve had many lonely nights where youve chosen to be supportive instead of complain. Thank you for being willing to sacrifice our time together so that God could use me in this ministry. I firmly believe God laid a couple more rewards aside just for you because of your willingness to sacrifice for the cause of Christ. I am so proud to be your husband! I am incredibly excited to continue to live this amazing journey of life with you! I wouldnt want to walk through it with ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU! Thank you for being supportive of me, no matter what. You are a true picture of what a woman of God should be. I love you Bethany!! To all of the friends and fans, I can never say thank you enough. Youve been so encouraging and supportive through the past four years, and through this transition period. Thank you for coming to concerts, buying cds, feeding us, loving on us, and just being our friends! Many have asked what Ill be doing after I complete this season of ministry. I am in the hiring process with the police department where I live in Cookeville, TN. I hope to have a position there by the first of the year. Also, I surrendered my call to preach close to a month ago. I will be preaching every opportunity I can get. Im trusting for God to work out exactly what path He wants for us to take in the near future. I covet your prayers to be still and wait on God and His timing to show me exactly what path He chooses for Bethany and I to take. I never dreamed 4 years ago that He wouldve brought me here. So the next season of life could take me anywhere! Thats the exciting part of living for Christ! His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). So just hang on for the ride! To God be the glory, great things He hath done! Alright God, whats next?
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:09:30 +0000
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