A human leader without problems is no leader at all. Without problems, how does one relate to those "under" you? Whatmore, how can one lead by example if they dont give an example of how to deal. Think of Peter and his denying of Christ. Paul and his unnamed thorn in the flesh. Two more great leaders with great problems of either doubt or temptation. And they are held up as two of the best. David and his warfare and adultery. Moses and his insolence. If they can be held up as shining heroes of the faith, spotlit leaders who really flubbed it, why not you? I love you man, and you'll be in my prayers.

aw, sorry Nate. just remember what Mike said this weekend...leaders are allowed to have those kinds of problems cause you are only human! sorry you don't know whats wrong...been there many times and its scary i know. i love you, and so do a whole bunch of people, and most importantly God :)

there's nothing wrong with you. though i know exactly how you feel b/c i've felt it lately as well. there's nothing wrong. just keep walking. just keep running to God. most often that's easier said than done. you're spectacular.

Nate, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I totally agree with what Grahm said. We all have our problems. How do we lead if we don't have problems to help others relate to us and share our experiences. We are all human. I love ya and I am blessed to have you as a friend and Brother in Christ.~Sarah

Hey dude... its normal for this to happen. I completely understand what u mean. There is something that's just picking at u. U don't know what it is, and u don't know how to fix it. There seems to be some kind of glass ceiling that's btwn u and God. Its hard. I know; I've been ther b4, and more times than I would want to admit. About the only thing that I can tell u from my experiences, is to keep on keepin on. U just have to push through it. This is a time to show what u've been made through Christ. And that is more than a conqueror. Think about it this way... This is not something that u should look at as a downer. Look at it instead as a challenge. Look at it as an oppurtunity to continue in advancing the name of Jesus Christ. Stand up underneath it by the stregnth of Christ Jesus. The best thing that u can do right now (in my opinon), is make up ur mind that it doesn't matter how long it takes, how much pain, or how much sacrifice... U will not be moved away from ur present position of humility and brokeness until the Lord God Almighty reaches down and touches ur heart for the glory of His. -Jeff

youll make it through!!! your in my prayers!

"The shadow proves the sunshine"

put your boots on, were in the trenches brother! we have decided to lead a life that the enemy views as theatening so we have to deal with this stuff. if you decided to live an ordinary life, he would see you as no value and wouldn't come after you. the good thing is that you know your doing something right if your in battle and you know the outcome. the enemy can only do what the Father allows. he answers to your friend Jesus Christ. and one day, he will fall and along with the entire world and scream at the top of his lungs who the real King is! So don't let him have your spirits, you have power available so CLAIM IT AND LIVE IN IT! Jesus Christ is King of Kings bro, and He lives in You! The Savior that created the world, told the waves were to stop, and named each star as He placed it where He wanted it to be, lives in YOU! satan has no ground to stand on which to stand! you know I'm prayin and that I'm here... love you brother!

aww. hey nate! i know what u r going through, because i went through that recently. it's very disheartening. but what justin said is right. just keep faith, and u will be peaceful in the end. i'm still praying for u! i think u jsut need some down time with friends....let me know how u r doing! -R

i don't even know what to say...i'm at a lost for words these past few days...good thing good ole Oswald did the talking for me...thanks for everything!

what do you mean "smart aleck"?

Nate i know that you are going to see the sunlight again just keep hangin on :).

woooooahhh!! it was you this whole time?! i never would've guessed....

really, r u going to thailand!?