Do Work!

Just so you know, the title is a quote from Rob Dyrdek. He's a pro skateboarder and he uses that phrase a lot. I just wanted to use it in a title, because I like it. So...deal!

The last couple of weeks have been action packed. Tons of stuff has gone down in such a short time. I've got a new roommate: Aaron Little. He's this dude from Chattanooga that I became friends with thru my neighbors. I've had members of Coca-Cola North America come to Birmingham to visit my sales territory. As a matter of fact, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the freakin Coca-Cola Company is coming to Birmingham next Friday to tour my area. AMPED about that. It is a huge opportunity for me and I am thrilled to have it.

Getting ready for another snowboarding trip in March. I am going to go riding with some guys from the University of Arkansas. We are going to Winter Park, CO. I cannot wait. It should be a great trip. We are driving from Arkansas to Colorado so that should be interesting and LONG! But you know what they always say, fun never comes without sacrifice. Kinda wish I was flying to Colorado, but I'll get over it.

I've been reading I Thessalonians and I can't get past the first chapter, really verse 3. It says:

"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ".

I love the words "produced, prompted, and inspired" in that verse. Faith produces so many things. I think faith is a seed that when planted bears fruit that is out of this world. The possibilities of what faith can do or lead to are endless. I just simply have to have it (faith). The phrase "prompted by love" rocks the planet. I hope everything that I do is motivated by love. I've been shown so much love from the Father and I hope I live my life by that example. Finally, "inspired by hope". Without inspiration I have no desire. Without desire I am without purpose. Without purpose I am dead. My Jesus puts all of that in me. He is my hope and I hope that He is yours.

One Love...
Marshall