| I've been thinking a lot about coming to God... but not like I have been. I heard it said, over the break, that God doesnt want to be only studied by us, he wants to know us and be with us NOW, as we are. Because God doesnt only love us once we are perfect. We wont ever be perfect on this side of heaven anyway! Anyway... that really hit me and I realized... that I need to come to GOd... just as I am. Because he loves me just as I am. Yes, he wants me to strive to be the best I can be, but his love never changes... and it never will... nomatter how much I mess up. The beauty of this is indescribable. God Loves me even though I constantly stab him in the back and ignore him. He loves me and believes in me. Coming as I am to God is being honest with God about my doubts and fears. Its been extremely rewarding. You should try it. Just remember that HE is waiting for you.
|
| |
| SO I'm going on an amazing road trip with my friends over thanksgiving break to NH, NJ and NY! Marissa lives in NH, Rachel lives in Jersey and NYC is not far from her house. We are piling into the minivan... and chasing the wind! (Rachel, Christy, Marissa, Amanda, Celeste and I.) New York City here we come! I've never been there before, but from what Bree has told me, it's one of the most exciting places in the country. God has been so good to me this semester when it comes to how many quality friendships I've had. I truely can't think of a time in my life when I've had such fantastic friends. In other words, the lemonaid that came from this semesters lemons is sweeter than ever! I'll look foward to our roadtrip every moment of this week. It's almost here... our break is almost here!
God has shown me something this weekend... In order to live as his child all 24 hours of the day, I have to truely start my day with him. I'm no morning person, but you guys... I serously can't tell you how incredible it's been to start my day out with his word and his company. You should try it, if you arent already doing it. I'm not even kidding. Remember that he loves me.... just that alone has changed my attitude for the whole day.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. " Acts 4:12
|
| |
| "If my private world is in order, it will be because I am unafraid to be alone and quiet before Christ...
it will be because I absorb the words of Christ into my attitudes and actions."
|
| |
| Today is a new day. God has made all things new. Much to my surprise and joy, my friend Buster called me today. Buster is one of the Youth Ministers that I worked for this past summer. He is a great friend and mentor to me. The reason he called was to offer me another internship for next summer. I cant tell you how happy his phone call made me. Ever since I left Highland, I've been missing being in the ministry and with the teens more than I ever thought possible. I am just so extremely pumped about getting this opportunity again. I know that some may say that I should work at a different church in order to get a new experience, but I really think that being in the same place will be beneficial because of the relationships that have already been formed. That's what ministry is all about, isn't it? Another great part of his call was about NCYM (the National Conference for Youth Ministry ?) which is something I've wanted to go to for quite some time now. He said that they really want me to come and hopefully (probably) I'll get to do that with them in December! I am so honored and excited to have this opportunity once again. This is the best news I've heard in weeks. My heart is soaring. Thank you Father God for giving me opportunities to learn from your people and to be used as your tool. I am yours.
All that I am
and all I will be
all that I know and all that I cannot see
and all that I was is no longer me
for my redeemer my Lord set me free
he rescued me. |
| |
