Moving Along

It's been a while, but it's been a great while. I've been home for a long time now, and I've had many adventures. The Lord provided me with the money to go to Virginia to visit a good friend for 10 days, and I had a blast! :) I've been able to help out a family in my church with babysitting, etc. and I'm really glad that God has chosen to use me in many small ways while I've been home. I was thinking that this summer would be slow and kind of dull, but it's proven otherwise. While at times I wish that things were moving at a faster pace, I'm glad I've had time to relax, sleep, and spend time with my family.

Because it's been so slow, I've found myself not facing so many faith and trust challenging ordeals...and in my bent towards sin, I've gotten relaxed in my time with God. It hasn't been a top priority. A phone call with a friend last night got that straight for me. We were both struggling with the same thing, and didn't really realize it. The devil did though. Usually the excuse is that I'm too busy to spend time in prayer and Bible reading, but this time it's that I'm too...not busy? That's backwards! I should have ample time to spend with God! More than usual, in fact. But, God forgives...and I love Him for it.

I'm reading a book called "What Do I Know About My God," and it's been great! I got a new perspective on how to study my Bible.

I can't believe that it's only 2 weeks until I leave for Korea!! God has been so good in working out all my visa junk. Because I don't get my diploma until the end of August, I will go over on a tourist visa, and then I will go to Japan (cool!) to get my E-2 teaching visa. That'll be fun. So not only did I not have to make the drive to Seattle for the interview, but I get to go to Japan too! God is good! :)

Well, since I accidently took a too long nap today, I'm not tired, but there are other things I can be doing (reading my Bible and praying!!!) so it's bye for now. Peace.