A good God

I am so thankful that we have a good God! I just went out with a friend this morning for brunch, and was reminded of how good our God truly is! He may have funny ways of working things out, but He is in control and that is so awesome! I read a devotion this morning out of abook, from K-LOVE, that I have never used and just found it to be very encouraging, so I am going to post it on here!

"Staying the Course"
Endurance means "staying the course". But endurance is only a word until you have to deal with a strife-torn marriage, the long road back from bankruptcy, divorce or illness, the rebuilding of your life, or the required preparation of success in any field. It takes commitment to keep going when friends fail you, discouragement whispers "give up", and doubt says "it cant be done." That's when endurance takes on new meaning. It becomes your anchor in the storm, your compass in times of confusion, and the head of steam that gets you up the next hill.

Remember, God knows when to discontinue a trial because its purpose has been fulfilled. And He gives us 2 great promises: (1)His comforting presence. (2)The assurance that He wont permit more pressure than we can handle.

But there's another reason- others are watching! Paul writes, "People are watching us as we stay at our post...working hard, working late, working without eating; with a pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness and honest love; when we're telling the truth...when God's showing His power; when we're doing our best setting things right; when we're praised, and when we're blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God...immersed in tears yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing at all, having it all" (1Cor. 6:1-10). That's called "staying the course."

*Challenge- Stay strong and live life "staying on the course"

Overwhelmed

It seems to me that life really never does slow down. I am feeling quite overwhelmed right now, because I have so much to do, and so many people relying on me. I love to be dependable, but sometimes it is so hard to stay on top of everything. I have decided that on Sunday, I am going to take the day and get away and plan out the next 78days...because that is when I leave for Africa. I know that I cant plan everything, God is in control, but I need to sit down and look through all of my syllabi. Oh craziness! I cannot wait for Sunday, I just need a day to refocus and reprioritize my life. :)

Blogging--My Prince Charming

I feel like I am horrible at blogging...it is so funny, because I love writing, and I tend to be online all the time, yet I have problems actually writing something on this page:) Anyway, I decided that I would write something about what is consuming my thoughts as of right now. I just had the girls from the youth group I help at sleepover in the dorms last night and they all just left. Last night we used my "Book of Questions" to stimulate conversation, and it was amazing. We talked a lot about relationships and what we want to get out of them, and what we should put into them. I realized that I really respect guys who are honest about their feelings, and who arent afraid to tell you how they feel. There are so many things that I want in a guy. The particular question asked for my top 3, and which are as follows: 1) Must have a personal relationship with Christ. 2) Must love children, and want some of his own :). 3) Must appreciate me for me, and cherish me while holding me accountable, always challenging me spiritually and encouraging me as well! There are so many more, but those would be the top 3ish:) I know that I just have to wait on God, and trust that He will provide me with my prince charming when the timing is just right :)