The hardest part about growing up is actually facing the reality of growing up.
Maturation is a funny word to me. When I hear it I picture an awkward,gangly 14 year old boy who weighs 135lbs dripping wet; braces consuming the majority of his mouth and in a constant stage of sweat... Now after you all have pictured that wonderful boy we all know, scratch that ish. The funny thing is that I am 22 years old and just realizing that the maturation process is far from over.
Which of the following situations would define maturity best?
A.) In middle school I was sure I was maturing when I started dating my first secret boyfriend. You know.. the one you would hug inbetween classes, or would consistently round out the #1 spot on your top 5 for 2 whole weeks in a row. B.)High School I was mature when I no longer needed a secret boyfriend, but I had the one whose football jersey I could wear every friday underneath my very cool letter jacket, and break up with every other week only to know we would get back together and for sure marry each other someday...C.) Leaving for college seemed like the definition of maturity, I must have forgotten I was going to be living with 40 other 18 year olds who were all trying to "find themselves." D.) None of the above.
Now, I won't be claim to be someone who knows all, but over the last few weeks I came to the realization that I might actually be maturing. Therefore the answer would be D. None of the above. Have you ever found yourself asking "okay God, are you seriously asking me to do this right now?" Well, that is what I have found myself saying over and over again the last few weeks. A few years ago, I don't think I would have taken these requests from God seriously. I may have even said something like "April fools, right?" Now, thankfully, God has made it very clear to me that when he asks me to do something, its for my own good, not because he wants to play a bad joke on me.
One of my teammates brought up a verse in devos about a month and a half ago that really stuck on my heart. 2 Samuel 24:24 "... I WILL NOT SACRIFICE TO THE LORD MY GOD BURNT OFFERINGS THAT COST ME NOTHING." It took me a while to process what this meant. In context, it is talking about when God commanded David to build an altar on the threshing floor of the Jebusite, Araunah. David asked to buy Araunah's threshing floor to stop a plague on the people. Araunah replied by saying that David, the king, could have whatever he pleases, he was giving it to him and that was David's reply. What does this have to do with maturing you ask? Everything.
This goes back to what God has been asking me to sacrifice. I will spare the blogging world of the complexities of my less than entertaining life, but let me just say God is asking me to do some BIG things concerning school, future, etc.. In the past I've tried to hustle God. You know, when he asks me to give up something to him I say, well, what about a coke instead? It is kind of like when people say they are giving up dessert for lent... seriously guys, that is nothing like dying on the cross for the sins of an entire world. However, this verse in 2 Samuel is what woke me up from this false world of lame sacrifices I've been living in for so long. If I am not willing to sacrifice something that hurts, that is more that just a surface level desire of my flesh, than is my heart really after the Lord and his plans for my life? In Jeremiah it says that the plans the Lord has for us are to prosper us and not to harm us. His plans are to give us a future and a hope. I feel like through this verse and promise, God has been showing me how to mature spiritually, and to me spiritual maturity is a far greater form of maturity than finally catching up with your hormones.
Song of the moment: Give me Jesus.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, October 4, 2009
The real sandwich artist
There is a beauty behind making a sandwich. You get to pick what you want on it, and you know exactly what to expect with every bite.
If life were only that simple. I think the last few days, or maybe even weeks I have been on my knees asking the Lord to just give me a turkey sandwich. Okay, well not exactly. But if he threw something at me that was as simple as a turkey sandwich, I think I'd be more than okay with that.
I guess that is the humor, and glory of the Lord all wrapped into one. He isn't just a simple sandwich maker, and we don't always get what we order. But here is the difference between a God sandwich and your own sandwich... with your sandwich, as long as you eat the whole thing, you will be full. With God, if you "eat" all of what he serves, you will be satisfied.
Now by dictionary definition
full: to fill to capacity
satisfied: to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands.
Now, don't get me wrong, I think there are perfectly good situations to put the word full into a biblical lesson/analogy. It is just not the case here.
I mean, just picture yourself eating a sandwich here for a second. Okay... done? Now, would you rather be just full, or satisfied? Big difference my friend. If I am just full, that means the sandwich was sub-par, but did what it needed to for the time being. When I am satisfied, I am eating that last bite wishing I could have more (Often the way I feel when consuming a McD's cheeseburger, McChicken, or Subway's Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, yes please).
Personally, I'd rather be drooling for more when I'm done with my food. But that is just me. Subsequently, I have similar feelings about Jesus. There is nothing better then getting through a sandwich with the ultimate sandwich artist. You never know what he is gonna throw on there. There could be things I love, like turkey and mayo, or things I find distasteful at the time, like pickles and ketchup. But at the end, I always want more, no matter what was on it.
Oh hey life analogy... right now I am working on a sandwich that I don't find very appetizing. There are a lot of things God is challenging me with and using to mature me. For instance, what the heck am I gonna do with my life? where am I going to be in 15 months? Ok Jesus... I may have ordered a sandwich, but I wasn't asking for extra mayo... so please hold the sauce. Just kidding. sort of. But here is the good thing about Jesus food: He will never give me more than I can eat in one sitting, regardless of the extra pickles. I guess that is why sandwiches have always been good comfort food... (insert corny laugh here).
But seriously, what a comfort to know that whatever Jesus throws my way, the end product will be satisfaction if I am willing to endure. I just have to remember that when I am trying to eat around the pickles... time to buckle down and bear through the things I don't like because if I got to pick and choose what Jesus gave me, I wouldn't experience true satisfaction in him.
So, on that note. Bring it on Jesus. I love your sandwiches, and I'm always hungry.
If life were only that simple. I think the last few days, or maybe even weeks I have been on my knees asking the Lord to just give me a turkey sandwich. Okay, well not exactly. But if he threw something at me that was as simple as a turkey sandwich, I think I'd be more than okay with that.
I guess that is the humor, and glory of the Lord all wrapped into one. He isn't just a simple sandwich maker, and we don't always get what we order. But here is the difference between a God sandwich and your own sandwich... with your sandwich, as long as you eat the whole thing, you will be full. With God, if you "eat" all of what he serves, you will be satisfied.
Now by dictionary definition
full: to fill to capacity
satisfied: to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands.
Now, don't get me wrong, I think there are perfectly good situations to put the word full into a biblical lesson/analogy. It is just not the case here.
I mean, just picture yourself eating a sandwich here for a second. Okay... done? Now, would you rather be just full, or satisfied? Big difference my friend. If I am just full, that means the sandwich was sub-par, but did what it needed to for the time being. When I am satisfied, I am eating that last bite wishing I could have more (Often the way I feel when consuming a McD's cheeseburger, McChicken, or Subway's Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, yes please).
Personally, I'd rather be drooling for more when I'm done with my food. But that is just me. Subsequently, I have similar feelings about Jesus. There is nothing better then getting through a sandwich with the ultimate sandwich artist. You never know what he is gonna throw on there. There could be things I love, like turkey and mayo, or things I find distasteful at the time, like pickles and ketchup. But at the end, I always want more, no matter what was on it.
Oh hey life analogy... right now I am working on a sandwich that I don't find very appetizing. There are a lot of things God is challenging me with and using to mature me. For instance, what the heck am I gonna do with my life? where am I going to be in 15 months? Ok Jesus... I may have ordered a sandwich, but I wasn't asking for extra mayo... so please hold the sauce. Just kidding. sort of. But here is the good thing about Jesus food: He will never give me more than I can eat in one sitting, regardless of the extra pickles. I guess that is why sandwiches have always been good comfort food... (insert corny laugh here).
But seriously, what a comfort to know that whatever Jesus throws my way, the end product will be satisfaction if I am willing to endure. I just have to remember that when I am trying to eat around the pickles... time to buckle down and bear through the things I don't like because if I got to pick and choose what Jesus gave me, I wouldn't experience true satisfaction in him.
So, on that note. Bring it on Jesus. I love your sandwiches, and I'm always hungry.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
crazy, tragic, sometimes almost magic, awful, beautiful life.
Holy Balls. In the time it takes you to read this sentence, you will double the amount of time I feel like I have had to breath in the last week or two. Of course I am exaggerating, but not by much. Between running a basketball camp, my internship, my mom having surgery, my day of birth, weddings and carting kids around... good old skip put some miles on him, and I felt like a soccer mom in a saturn. I shouldn't complain though... 1.) Thats life kid, suck it up. 2.) I secretly enjoyed it.
Sometimes I get complacent and selfish. I like to think that days to myself are better then spending time doing things with or for others. I think that the most satisfying break I could have is taking a long nap or reading a book and being alone. While those things are good and enjoyable, and well, I definitely need them sometimes... I feel like even if life is crazy and overwhelming sometimes, I would much rather be going nuts and staying busy then sitting my butt and only satisfying my personal wants needs.
Running basketball camp was such a crazy experience. My morning session only had 8 kids for 3 hours... and lets just say there were no Michael Jordan's in this group. You know that its a strange basketball camp when the favorite part of the week is the one day we make cards for people during devotions. Arts and crafts always screw up sports... just kidding. This session was a test of my patience. Oh boy God, thanks for that. I think I could have had a better attitude at times, but once I got over myself and my expectations, I think God worked some pretty good things... not just with the kids, but with my heart too. My second group was absolutely amazing. 22 k-2 graders for an hour and a half. Time flew. My favorite thing about this group was the questions they would ask. There was one kid, parker, he was cute. Khaki shorts, crew socks that were just above the ankles, collared shirt, and Spiderman velcro sneakers. good stuff. He said to me "Yesterday, my mom was getting blood drawn so I was praying for her. I was praying to God really hard that she would be okay, but she passed out twice." Then he asked "If God can hear me, then why did my mom pass out? Why doesn't he listen sometimes?" I was blown away. Parker and I had a good little chat, but what is the best way for a little kid to really understand that just because God doesn't always answer prayers doesn't mean he doesn't hear you? I think that God used the kids to really try and help me see my own weaknesses. Like lack of patience, or my habit of getting frustrated with God when he doesn't answer prayers the moment I want them.
Where the heck has summer gone? Where the heck has life gone? I am 22 years old. My friends are getting married and having babies and going to grad school and becoming adults and having lives.... I'd be okay if I could go back to the day of silent ball, four square, yo-yo's and POGS. If zubas also came back in style... I think I'd be okay. Jelly Sandals anyone? But School starts in two weeks. And as reality has it, I am starting senior year of college. I'm pretty sure I'm ready to grab life by the horns and start trekking forward... and lets be honest its going to be a wild ride. But I am buckled in and ready to go. Might throw up a few times along the way... but thats what barf bags are for.
Song of the moment: Motions- Matthew West
Sometimes I get complacent and selfish. I like to think that days to myself are better then spending time doing things with or for others. I think that the most satisfying break I could have is taking a long nap or reading a book and being alone. While those things are good and enjoyable, and well, I definitely need them sometimes... I feel like even if life is crazy and overwhelming sometimes, I would much rather be going nuts and staying busy then sitting my butt and only satisfying my personal wants needs.
Running basketball camp was such a crazy experience. My morning session only had 8 kids for 3 hours... and lets just say there were no Michael Jordan's in this group. You know that its a strange basketball camp when the favorite part of the week is the one day we make cards for people during devotions. Arts and crafts always screw up sports... just kidding. This session was a test of my patience. Oh boy God, thanks for that. I think I could have had a better attitude at times, but once I got over myself and my expectations, I think God worked some pretty good things... not just with the kids, but with my heart too. My second group was absolutely amazing. 22 k-2 graders for an hour and a half. Time flew. My favorite thing about this group was the questions they would ask. There was one kid, parker, he was cute. Khaki shorts, crew socks that were just above the ankles, collared shirt, and Spiderman velcro sneakers. good stuff. He said to me "Yesterday, my mom was getting blood drawn so I was praying for her. I was praying to God really hard that she would be okay, but she passed out twice." Then he asked "If God can hear me, then why did my mom pass out? Why doesn't he listen sometimes?" I was blown away. Parker and I had a good little chat, but what is the best way for a little kid to really understand that just because God doesn't always answer prayers doesn't mean he doesn't hear you? I think that God used the kids to really try and help me see my own weaknesses. Like lack of patience, or my habit of getting frustrated with God when he doesn't answer prayers the moment I want them.
Where the heck has summer gone? Where the heck has life gone? I am 22 years old. My friends are getting married and having babies and going to grad school and becoming adults and having lives.... I'd be okay if I could go back to the day of silent ball, four square, yo-yo's and POGS. If zubas also came back in style... I think I'd be okay. Jelly Sandals anyone? But School starts in two weeks. And as reality has it, I am starting senior year of college. I'm pretty sure I'm ready to grab life by the horns and start trekking forward... and lets be honest its going to be a wild ride. But I am buckled in and ready to go. Might throw up a few times along the way... but thats what barf bags are for.
Song of the moment: Motions- Matthew West
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Call me a critic.....
Tomorrow marks the day that I turn 22 years old... or as my dear friend Beth reminded me... half way to 44. Crap. You know what reminds me of how old I feel like I am getting? I use phrases like dear friend. I also gave my Grandpa a Hig five for making it past 9:00. It was a big moment for the both of us.
I have read 3 books and seen 4 movies in the last week and a half, now time for the reviews:
Books:
"Take One"- Karen Kingsbury: Anyone who knows me will know, just from seeing the author, that I will give it a two thumbs up. I read it in about a day and a half, with pauses of course (hooked on phonics worked for me, its okay). I should note, it is different then most of her books which I have read. A little less romantic, which means I officially made it through a Karen Kingsbry book without shedding one tear. If I were a girl scout, that would earn a badge.
"Swan House"- Elizabeth Musser: Another real solid read. Kind of slow getting started, but for once in my life, I did not predict the ending. I liked that. The book takes place in the 1960's, third on my list of "Era's in which I wish I was born." It was a mystery, love story, history lesson all in one. Big fan. High reccommendations.
"My sisters Keeper"- Jodi Picoult: Incredibly let down to be honest. I mean, don't get me wrong, good story, compelling topic, and I won't ruin the ending but... COME ON. Coulda done better work Jodes. I'd give it 2 outta 4.5 stars.
Movies:
Paul Blart- Mall Cop: As dumb as it sounds. One of those movies where it was a good thing I was up late. Ok, yeah it got a few laughs out of me... but on a scale of 1-10 I give it a 4.23... and that is late at night.
The Ugly Truth- If you have a dirty mind, you will love it. Some of you may assume I must have loved it... because lets be honest, for going to the N dubb C... my mind is in the gutter quite often... however because of the morals and values bestowed upon my by the college who is experiencing "theological drift," I found a lot of the movie kind of disgusting. It did however put the desire to experience a hot air ballon ride in my heart... maybe i should have seen Up.
Harry Potter 6- No progress, I was left hanging on EVERYTHING. Good thing I know what happens or I might be like that kid in Germany who was so shocked that Headmaster "DD" died in this one that he decided life just wasn't worth living....(can i say that on a blog?)... you do the math folks.
Saved- Oldie but a Goodie. I felt slightly Sacreligous watching it, but then I thought about if that was really how some people view Christians, then we, as a body of Christ, are doing something wrong. I know its a fairly controversial movie for Christians, but I wouldd encourage any Christian to watch it. If not to challenge us, then to see Mandy Moore drive into a Giant Jesus, or to see McCulley Culkin. Yeah thats right, he has made it big time since Home Alone.
Although it may not seem like I have had a life over the last week and a half, it was because I had the time to enjoy a peaceful week off. I think God we being nice and preparing me for not only one of the most full weeks of my summer (27th-31st) but also some big time "rock my world" moments and prayers that have happend in the last few days. God is a good dude, I'm a big fan of what he has done in my life this summer.
Verse: Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 25
Song of the Moment: For the Moments I feel Faint- Relient K
I have read 3 books and seen 4 movies in the last week and a half, now time for the reviews:
Books:
"Take One"- Karen Kingsbury: Anyone who knows me will know, just from seeing the author, that I will give it a two thumbs up. I read it in about a day and a half, with pauses of course (hooked on phonics worked for me, its okay). I should note, it is different then most of her books which I have read. A little less romantic, which means I officially made it through a Karen Kingsbry book without shedding one tear. If I were a girl scout, that would earn a badge.
"Swan House"- Elizabeth Musser: Another real solid read. Kind of slow getting started, but for once in my life, I did not predict the ending. I liked that. The book takes place in the 1960's, third on my list of "Era's in which I wish I was born." It was a mystery, love story, history lesson all in one. Big fan. High reccommendations.
"My sisters Keeper"- Jodi Picoult: Incredibly let down to be honest. I mean, don't get me wrong, good story, compelling topic, and I won't ruin the ending but... COME ON. Coulda done better work Jodes. I'd give it 2 outta 4.5 stars.
Movies:
Paul Blart- Mall Cop: As dumb as it sounds. One of those movies where it was a good thing I was up late. Ok, yeah it got a few laughs out of me... but on a scale of 1-10 I give it a 4.23... and that is late at night.
The Ugly Truth- If you have a dirty mind, you will love it. Some of you may assume I must have loved it... because lets be honest, for going to the N dubb C... my mind is in the gutter quite often... however because of the morals and values bestowed upon my by the college who is experiencing "theological drift," I found a lot of the movie kind of disgusting. It did however put the desire to experience a hot air ballon ride in my heart... maybe i should have seen Up.
Harry Potter 6- No progress, I was left hanging on EVERYTHING. Good thing I know what happens or I might be like that kid in Germany who was so shocked that Headmaster "DD" died in this one that he decided life just wasn't worth living....(can i say that on a blog?)... you do the math folks.
Saved- Oldie but a Goodie. I felt slightly Sacreligous watching it, but then I thought about if that was really how some people view Christians, then we, as a body of Christ, are doing something wrong. I know its a fairly controversial movie for Christians, but I wouldd encourage any Christian to watch it. If not to challenge us, then to see Mandy Moore drive into a Giant Jesus, or to see McCulley Culkin. Yeah thats right, he has made it big time since Home Alone.
Although it may not seem like I have had a life over the last week and a half, it was because I had the time to enjoy a peaceful week off. I think God we being nice and preparing me for not only one of the most full weeks of my summer (27th-31st) but also some big time "rock my world" moments and prayers that have happend in the last few days. God is a good dude, I'm a big fan of what he has done in my life this summer.
Verse: Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 25
Song of the Moment: For the Moments I feel Faint- Relient K
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Man who has Stolen my Heart...
Girls seem to be looking for a man who knows what to say all the time, who is romantic, who takes their breath away, steals their heart, and robs them of their ability to utter a single word. And I willingly admit, I have been, and sometimes still am one of those girls. I think its something that is wired into our hearts that gives us the desire to feel loved.
Tall or short? Dark hair or Sandy Blonde? Sporty or a little dorky? Funny or Quiet? We have all pictured our ideal man at some point in our life. You know... The more realistic model of the celebrity we always dreamed about being with, right? We seem to be walking down the street keeping our eyes peeled for the next eligible bachelor to turn the corner and sweep us off our feet.
For me, it started one fall afernoon in September of 2006. I though i knew what love was before this, but I was so wrong. There was a man who completely knocked me head over heels and I havn't been the same since. he had been with me my entire life. He is a man who steals my heart, takes my breath away, robs me of my ability to utter a single word. He romances me and continually sweeps me off my feet.
I can honestly say that I will never feel a love as deep, as high, as far, and as wide as the Love that Christ has for me. He surprises me daily with his comfort, honesty, strength, encouragment, forgiveness, faithfullness, loyalty, compassion, committment, grace, and unfailing love. He captivates me and challenges me with the love letters in his word. Its a perfect, beautiful relationship.
As September approaches as well as the anniversary of my renewal with my relationship with Christ... I think back on the last 3 years and see how my life has been transformed because of his love. It doesn't mean that my flesh doesn't desire to be loved here on earth and hoepfully someday I will be married and it will be great, but the intimate and personal relationship I have wih Christ has allowed me to put my hope and trust in him completely. I don't need to depend on a person to fill a hole in my heart because I am blessed enough to know what true love really is... and it freaking rocks.
"I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as Lord." - Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT)
Song of the Moment: I Believe in a Thing Called Love
P.S. Tall.. someone who loves basketball... chisled abs (I would not complain) Current Celebrity Crush: Fred Hoiberg.. not afraid to admit it.
Tall or short? Dark hair or Sandy Blonde? Sporty or a little dorky? Funny or Quiet? We have all pictured our ideal man at some point in our life. You know... The more realistic model of the celebrity we always dreamed about being with, right? We seem to be walking down the street keeping our eyes peeled for the next eligible bachelor to turn the corner and sweep us off our feet.
For me, it started one fall afernoon in September of 2006. I though i knew what love was before this, but I was so wrong. There was a man who completely knocked me head over heels and I havn't been the same since. he had been with me my entire life. He is a man who steals my heart, takes my breath away, robs me of my ability to utter a single word. He romances me and continually sweeps me off my feet.
I can honestly say that I will never feel a love as deep, as high, as far, and as wide as the Love that Christ has for me. He surprises me daily with his comfort, honesty, strength, encouragment, forgiveness, faithfullness, loyalty, compassion, committment, grace, and unfailing love. He captivates me and challenges me with the love letters in his word. Its a perfect, beautiful relationship.
As September approaches as well as the anniversary of my renewal with my relationship with Christ... I think back on the last 3 years and see how my life has been transformed because of his love. It doesn't mean that my flesh doesn't desire to be loved here on earth and hoepfully someday I will be married and it will be great, but the intimate and personal relationship I have wih Christ has allowed me to put my hope and trust in him completely. I don't need to depend on a person to fill a hole in my heart because I am blessed enough to know what true love really is... and it freaking rocks.
"I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as Lord." - Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT)
Song of the Moment: I Believe in a Thing Called Love
P.S. Tall.. someone who loves basketball... chisled abs (I would not complain) Current Celebrity Crush: Fred Hoiberg.. not afraid to admit it.
Monday, July 13, 2009
A God who amazes.
I put God into a box all the time... and right when I start to become content with where I am with him, he knocks the walls out of the box and amazes me more then I could ever imagine.
I just spent a few days in Western Montana where I got to enjoy the beauty of the Lord first hand. I can't tell you the number of times I caught myself losing my breath because of the wonders he had created. I think sometimes being in a busy city, I forget to slow down and enjoy the natural gifts God has given us to show his glory. It is easier when I am spending time on campus, but even then, the beauty there is created by man. In montana it was so natural. The rivers, lakes, mountains, the fish that we caught, even the farm land, and animals on it. It is amazing to me that one man created this all, even though he didn't need it. He created it just for us and I don't even take the time to enjoy it.
And God said, "let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear," and it was so. God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas," and God saw that it was good. Then God said "Let the land produce vegitation: seed bearing plants and trees on the land to bear fruit with seed in it according to their various kinds," and it was so. - Genesis 1:9-11
What gifts God has given us. I would type the whole chapter of Genesis 1, but then I would want to type the whole bible because of how much I love it. I caught myelf reading the whole chapter today though and remembering how this earth, this beauty, this life, it is all a gift of God and it is all meant to bring him Glory and that is all I want to do.
Song of the Moment: Captivated- Shawn McDonald
When I look into the mountains, I see your fame.
When I look into the night sky, it sparkles your name.
The wind in the clouds and the blue in the sky
The sun and the moon and the stars so high.
It's what draws me to you.
I am, I'm captivated by you.
In all that you do
I am, I'm captivated.
When I wake unto the morning, it gives me your sight.
When I look across the ocean, it echos your might.
The sand on the shore and the waves in the seas.
The air in my lungs and the way you made me.
That's what draws me to you.
The wind in the clouds and the blue in the sky,
The sun and the moon and the stars so high.
The sand on the shore and the waves in the sea,
The air in my lungs and the way you made me.
The Blood in my veins and my heart you invade,
The plants, how they grow, and the trees and their shade.
The way that I feel and the love in my soul,
I thank you my God for letting me know.
I am, I'm captivated by you,
In all that you do,
I am, I'm captivated.
Up next: The man who has stolen my heart.
I just spent a few days in Western Montana where I got to enjoy the beauty of the Lord first hand. I can't tell you the number of times I caught myself losing my breath because of the wonders he had created. I think sometimes being in a busy city, I forget to slow down and enjoy the natural gifts God has given us to show his glory. It is easier when I am spending time on campus, but even then, the beauty there is created by man. In montana it was so natural. The rivers, lakes, mountains, the fish that we caught, even the farm land, and animals on it. It is amazing to me that one man created this all, even though he didn't need it. He created it just for us and I don't even take the time to enjoy it.
And God said, "let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear," and it was so. God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas," and God saw that it was good. Then God said "Let the land produce vegitation: seed bearing plants and trees on the land to bear fruit with seed in it according to their various kinds," and it was so. - Genesis 1:9-11
What gifts God has given us. I would type the whole chapter of Genesis 1, but then I would want to type the whole bible because of how much I love it. I caught myelf reading the whole chapter today though and remembering how this earth, this beauty, this life, it is all a gift of God and it is all meant to bring him Glory and that is all I want to do.
Song of the Moment: Captivated- Shawn McDonald
When I look into the mountains, I see your fame.
When I look into the night sky, it sparkles your name.
The wind in the clouds and the blue in the sky
The sun and the moon and the stars so high.
It's what draws me to you.
I am, I'm captivated by you.
In all that you do
I am, I'm captivated.
When I wake unto the morning, it gives me your sight.
When I look across the ocean, it echos your might.
The sand on the shore and the waves in the seas.
The air in my lungs and the way you made me.
That's what draws me to you.
The wind in the clouds and the blue in the sky,
The sun and the moon and the stars so high.
The sand on the shore and the waves in the sea,
The air in my lungs and the way you made me.
The Blood in my veins and my heart you invade,
The plants, how they grow, and the trees and their shade.
The way that I feel and the love in my soul,
I thank you my God for letting me know.
I am, I'm captivated by you,
In all that you do,
I am, I'm captivated.
Up next: The man who has stolen my heart.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Ahhhh real monsters.
Guys. I freaking suck at blogging. I probably have a million and a half things I could tell you but my life is so crazy that I don't have much time. The blog title is irrelevant. What I can tell you though is that I absolutely LOVE how busy I have been lately. Camps, Lynx, Work... everything is just a real treat. Here are some highlights
-Post camp, staying in the dorms and entertaining 15 HS kids
-Lynx won in OT tonight. Freaking ridiculous game. we were lucky.
-NWC Best in Basketball camp is the highlight of my summer hands down.
- I am learning more then I could ever imagine about how God is Glorified through the passions in our life and why he gives us those passions.
- The 4th.. good stuff.
- I read a good book. 19 Minutes.
I will have stories and more in depth stuff when I get back from the 406, but until then, keep me in your prayers. I have a lot on my plate right now, and although it is sweet, its tough to balance. Also I am running my first basketball camp at the end of July. Yeah, thats right, I am the big dog. But Pray that I will be prepared and that I will be able to influence the kids in a positive way. Good stuff to come. Peace out girl scouts.
Song of the Moment: (insert your favorite camp song here)
-Post camp, staying in the dorms and entertaining 15 HS kids
-Lynx won in OT tonight. Freaking ridiculous game. we were lucky.
-NWC Best in Basketball camp is the highlight of my summer hands down.
- I am learning more then I could ever imagine about how God is Glorified through the passions in our life and why he gives us those passions.
- The 4th.. good stuff.
- I read a good book. 19 Minutes.
I will have stories and more in depth stuff when I get back from the 406, but until then, keep me in your prayers. I have a lot on my plate right now, and although it is sweet, its tough to balance. Also I am running my first basketball camp at the end of July. Yeah, thats right, I am the big dog. But Pray that I will be prepared and that I will be able to influence the kids in a positive way. Good stuff to come. Peace out girl scouts.
Song of the Moment: (insert your favorite camp song here)
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