I'm off!!

In a couple of hours, I'm headed to BJU. These last few days have been so crazy trying to get everything ready to go. I won't be blogging anymore, unless I come home on the weekends. So, thanks to those who took the time to read my blog this summer. Please pray for me as I take these next steps in my life. I want my life to count for Christ and I pray that during these years He will mold me into a vessel that He can use. Well, I'm off!

BIG BIG BLESSING

I leave for BJU on Saturday morning and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Of course, I have no idea what I'm suppose to do or who I'm suppose to talk to when I get there, but my friend was a BIG help today. He offered to help me put my classes together and help me with my work hours. I feel so much better knowing that I have someone who will help me figure everything out. So, thank you Sam for everything! I'm ready to go and get started...only 2 more days!

Not by Sight

I'm the type of person that likes to have everything planned and know exactly what's going on. I do this alot when it comes to my future. I plan ahead thinking that this is the way it's all going to happen. Well, the Lord has shown me many times, the past few months, that He and He alone is in control. I've noticed how easy it can be to have faith when you can "see" what will take place, but what about those times where you feel like you're walking in the dark? Situations have been taking place in my family and I've been reminded how scary it is to be completely lost. Not having any answers and not having any idea what will happen is a hard place for anyone to be. But then the Lord reminds me what faith truly is. Faith is the opposite of doubt. You may doubt in different situations, but don't doubt God. God is the substance of faith and in the times of "darkness" remember that He is in full control. God gives opportunities and opens doors in His time and in His way....you just have to wait and have faith that HE will guide you.


As I looked down the road ahead,
I take a moment to remember what He said...
The journey may seem weary and unknown,
But always remember you'll never walk alone.
I will be with you, My foot prints in the sand,
Put your trust in me, I'll hold you in my hand.
So take the first step, keep your eyes on Me,
For it is with you I will forever be.

A Song

Yesterday I was driving home and I heard this song. I've heard it many times before, but the words are so true and when you read it, really think about how the song applies to you.....

I am the woman at the well
I am the harlot
I am the scattered seed that fell along the path
I am the son that ran away
I am the bitter son that stayed

My God, My God
Why hast Thou accepted me
When all my love was vinegar to a thirsty King
My God, My God
Why hast Thou accepted me
It's a mystery of mercy and a song, a song that I sing.

I am the angry man that came to stone the lover
I am the woman there ashamed before the crowd
I am the leper that gave thanks
And I am the nine that never came

You made the seed that made the tree
That made the cross that saved me
You gave me hope when there was none
You gave me only Your Son

Latest Events

This past week I had family come down for a few days. It was so great to visit with them and spend time with them. My aunt and I spent two days shopping for stuff for college. It felt really weird getting things ready to leave. Only few more weeks until it's time to go!! I quit my job last wednesday and that was a wonderful day. Don't get me wrong, I was thankful I had it, but I'm glad it's over. This Tuesday I have a job interview at the art gallery at BJ and I hope and pray that everything will work out. Keep me in your prayers! A friend of mine pulled some strings to get me this interview so I'm really thankful! Well, that's about all that's been going on here, so I'll post again when something exciting happens.

Talking with Jesus

One of the things that I have learned the most this summer is the importance of prayer. When I got the job at the factory, (by the way, my last day was Wednesday!!!) I started doing some of my Bible reading at lunch and on breaks. Through reading the Word, God showed me that He desires for me to talk to Him. Not necessarily asking things of Him, but just talking to Him. How awesome is it that the God of this world desires to listen to me and you? He wants us to tell Him our dreams and our fears and just the normal, everyday things because He wants us to have a close, personal relationship with Him. When you love someone, you spend time talking to them and getting to know everything about them. It's the same way with God. The more you love Him, the more you spend time with Him. The more you spend time with Him, the more you desire to be like Him.

Family

Tomorrow my grandparents, aunt, and baby cousin are coming to visit. We are all so excited and can't wait to see them. For those of you who have seen Caden, you know that he is quite pudgy, but that makes him even more cute! He changes so fast. Every time I see him, he either has a new tooth or a new roll. I've come to realize that I love him more everytime I see him and I can't wait to watch him grow up. I work with a lady who has been married for many years and has no desire to have children. She says that kids just don't fit into her life style. Imagine how boring and under populated the world would be without babies. Well, as you can see from this post, I love babies and I feel sorry for people who don't understand how wonderful they are.