Goodmorning! Thanksgiving has been going SMASHINGLY well! Exciting. We've been hanging out, eating tons of junk food, and of course, yesterday, we ate Thanksgiving dinner! Yum. 10 people, 1 new apartment, and lots of fun. I really honestly don't have much to say. This morning we had HUGE German pancakes...wow, I've never had them before, and they were MASSIVE! No Joke. But yum. We're going shopping for Black Friday today to see what we can get for cheap...probably nothing, but that's that.
Student teaching is almost over, and I found out that everyone thinks I'm doing really well! I was happy to hear that. I can't wait to be done it because that means I'm one step closer to being done school and then I can go see what God has planned for the rest of my life. THAT is something I'm excited about. I can't wait to see where He'll take me and what He'll have me to do.
So, I'm thankful for student teaching being almost over and going really well, all my awesome friends here for THanksgiving, Nathaniel Fox cause he's been such a great friend and an awesome testimony and strength to me, my amazing parents for all they've done for me, and obviously, my awesome God who I couldn't do anything or live without!
Well, that's all for now. Really, nothing exciting. Peace.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
To Know Him
To know Him. Just to know Him in all His beauty. The heart of the Father, the flawless depths of His spirit. The unmistakable greatness of the highest King over all of creation.
Just to know Him.
Just to know the heights and power of the unchanging, perfect love. Free love. The strength of his arms, the hold it has on our hearts. Just to know the greatness of his might.
Just to know Him! The forgiveness that He freely pours on all. The compassion that leads to never changing mercy and grace, even in all of our filth. He loves. To know the lengths of sacrifice that we can never comprehend in our viles minds nor match with our worthelss lives. Worthless, only, until He fills us and we are used of Him.
Just to know the King of the Ages! The awesome God, wonderful Savior. Great King Eternal. Our Hope secure, our portion, our faith. To know this and more would be truly.
Beautiful.
Just to know Him.
Just to know the heights and power of the unchanging, perfect love. Free love. The strength of his arms, the hold it has on our hearts. Just to know the greatness of his might.
Just to know Him! The forgiveness that He freely pours on all. The compassion that leads to never changing mercy and grace, even in all of our filth. He loves. To know the lengths of sacrifice that we can never comprehend in our viles minds nor match with our worthelss lives. Worthless, only, until He fills us and we are used of Him.
Just to know the King of the Ages! The awesome God, wonderful Savior. Great King Eternal. Our Hope secure, our portion, our faith. To know this and more would be truly.
Beautiful.
Happy Sunday!
Happy Sunday all! I didn't go to church this morning :( because I wanted to stay home and rest all weekend to try and shake this nasty ear infection. I think it's working! I woke up this morning and felt MUCH better and my ear only hurts a little now. So, hopefully the antibiotics keep working and I can get better soon!! I hope so at least...
This is something I wrote yesterday...just randomness from my head:
I go here and there. I do this and that. I do it not for God. My time, then, is wasted. The purpose is pointless. The hours are gone. Carried away on some whim of worldliness, never to return for my use. Never to be used again for God's glory and purpose. Wasted.The words I speak, the steps I take, the thoughts I think, the places I go. All of these for Him. For the one who matters most. For the sake of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. My will must be demolished, gone forever. Never to tug at my heart again. Never to lead me down the road of selfishness and foolish choices.I must be for Christ, and Christ alone. I must be for heaven. I must be for power over sin and death. I must be for reaching those who have yet to share in my wonderful joy. I must be for Jesus.
All for Jesus.
This is something I wrote yesterday...just randomness from my head:
I go here and there. I do this and that. I do it not for God. My time, then, is wasted. The purpose is pointless. The hours are gone. Carried away on some whim of worldliness, never to return for my use. Never to be used again for God's glory and purpose. Wasted.The words I speak, the steps I take, the thoughts I think, the places I go. All of these for Him. For the one who matters most. For the sake of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. My will must be demolished, gone forever. Never to tug at my heart again. Never to lead me down the road of selfishness and foolish choices.I must be for Christ, and Christ alone. I must be for heaven. I must be for power over sin and death. I must be for reaching those who have yet to share in my wonderful joy. I must be for Jesus.
All for Jesus.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I'm Back!
Here I am, back again after a long blurp of not writing. God's been doing sooooo much in my life, and I'm just bursting with wonder! First off, I'm ALMOST done student teaching! Yeah, back to those older posts in which I'm worrying about starting it...that's how long it's been since I've written. But seriously, I'm doing really well. I've gotten awesome and encouraging feedback from my teacher and supervisor, and I'm excited to see the final product. I've learned so much about my abilities, my weaknesses, working with others, my teaching skills, organization, commuincation, and most of all...about how wonderful, caring, helpful, and strong my God is. Oh, there were times when I honestly didn't think I would ge through, but God saved the day, as always. And He showed me that I can't do it in my strength. He's just amazing and so wonderful and He's the only reason I've gotten to where I am today. It's nothing I've done, it's all Him!
So, I have one semester after this one and then I'm done. What then? Well, over Christmas I'm going to apply for a teaching position in Korea. I really hope it works out! If not, you know what? God will bring along the place that He wants me the most. Right now, it seems like that place is Korea. But, I'm open to change, because I can't see the whole picture. Only pieces of the puzzle. If God showed us the whole puzzle, compelted and done, we would probably have a nervous breakdown. But instead, He gives us one small piece at a time, no more than we can handle. Then, we are able to start putting it all together. A happy time here, a harship there, a weakness, a strength. They all work together for good. God, of course, has the box and He can see the whole picture printed on the front. But, until we get to Heaven (I can't wait!) we will only have little bits at a time. God still knows what He's doing.
Speaking of God knowing what He's doing...I got this great awful ear infection on Thursday night. I mean this thing is PAINFUL. I was thinking...God, what's going on? I'm teaching my full weeks and I can barely get through the day I'm in so much pain! Can't you give this after I finish student teaching or something? I'd be happy to take a trial and learn from it then. Hmmm...What a great response, huh? Well, I've been realizing, through the pain, that He's still in control (imagine that) and that I can still get strength from Him. Even if it doesn't SEEM like I'll make it, I will. Even if it SEEMS too much to bear, it's not. Nothing is too hard for my God! So, throw that trial in on top of my trial of student teaching and watch God take care of it all!
Time for lesson planning and portfolio time! Happy happy joy joy! Peace.
So, I have one semester after this one and then I'm done. What then? Well, over Christmas I'm going to apply for a teaching position in Korea. I really hope it works out! If not, you know what? God will bring along the place that He wants me the most. Right now, it seems like that place is Korea. But, I'm open to change, because I can't see the whole picture. Only pieces of the puzzle. If God showed us the whole puzzle, compelted and done, we would probably have a nervous breakdown. But instead, He gives us one small piece at a time, no more than we can handle. Then, we are able to start putting it all together. A happy time here, a harship there, a weakness, a strength. They all work together for good. God, of course, has the box and He can see the whole picture printed on the front. But, until we get to Heaven (I can't wait!) we will only have little bits at a time. God still knows what He's doing.
Speaking of God knowing what He's doing...I got this great awful ear infection on Thursday night. I mean this thing is PAINFUL. I was thinking...God, what's going on? I'm teaching my full weeks and I can barely get through the day I'm in so much pain! Can't you give this after I finish student teaching or something? I'd be happy to take a trial and learn from it then. Hmmm...What a great response, huh? Well, I've been realizing, through the pain, that He's still in control (imagine that) and that I can still get strength from Him. Even if it doesn't SEEM like I'll make it, I will. Even if it SEEMS too much to bear, it's not. Nothing is too hard for my God! So, throw that trial in on top of my trial of student teaching and watch God take care of it all!
Time for lesson planning and portfolio time! Happy happy joy joy! Peace.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Show Me Something Great
Well, Saturday night I slept on a 2 seater couch because someone else slept in my bed. We had company over. That couch made for a very eventful sleep, as you can imagine. Or rather, a lack of sleep. I didn't actually fall asleep until about 3:30 or 4. So, what do I do when I can't sleep? I pray. So, I did. I prayed for everything I could think of. Then I prayed for me. I knew it was church the next day, and I wanted to get a special message from God just for me. I wanted to learn something new or be reminded of something that applies to my life specifically. Well, the pastor spoke about inviting God to take your problems and that we have to ask God and not just expect Him to do it (that was sort of the idea.) Well, the pastor said something along the lines of:
Some of you might have financial troubles, or physical difficulties, or academic problems. You might have a class that you say, "I just can't do this!" Well, you're right. You can't. But God can. You have to allow Him to take that class and be your strength.
Well, here I am stressing big time over student teaching, and I'm not listening to my own advice. Well, God did it. He spoke to me specifically. I'm sure there were other people there who needed it too, but I was thrilled.
In the evening service at a different church, the pastor was giving background about one of Daniel's visions (about the ram and goat.) He was talking (brief overview) about all the kingdoms that fell. But God's doesn't. God is always in control of everything, and He rules fully. That was a comfort to me too.
All in all, God is in control. He knows what's happening, and He has everything in His hand. That's something great.
Some of you might have financial troubles, or physical difficulties, or academic problems. You might have a class that you say, "I just can't do this!" Well, you're right. You can't. But God can. You have to allow Him to take that class and be your strength.
Well, here I am stressing big time over student teaching, and I'm not listening to my own advice. Well, God did it. He spoke to me specifically. I'm sure there were other people there who needed it too, but I was thrilled.
In the evening service at a different church, the pastor was giving background about one of Daniel's visions (about the ram and goat.) He was talking (brief overview) about all the kingdoms that fell. But God's doesn't. God is always in control of everything, and He rules fully. That was a comfort to me too.
All in all, God is in control. He knows what's happening, and He has everything in His hand. That's something great.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Here I Am After All
Well, here I sit in the dining room of my new apartment. It's really very nice, in fact. Of course, I've spent disgusting amounts of money furnishing it, but that's ok because I'm done now. I only have to wait for school to begin so that I have something to do with my time. Not that I'm not grateful for this quiet vacation time! :)
I've still found myself being nervous about student teaching. Although, every time I doubt, I pray a quick prayer and hand it back to God. I know I can't carry my own burdens, but sometimes I think I can help (even though I can't!) It's really a great comfort that I can give it back to God. I need to stop treating God like He is so small. He's mighty when I am weak. :)
It's church tomorrow! YAY! I'm very excited to go worship with fellow believers. God knew we would need that gathering once a week. Sometimes I wish I could do it more often.
I'm steadily praying for a friend who might not be able to return to school due to financial difficulties. I know that in the end God will have her right where He wants her, but I still pray that she can complete her senior year. Let God's will be done, and praise Him when He gives AND when He takes.
I don't have much else to say today. I'm just getting ready for school and not doing much of anything, really. I'm spending quality time with family.
Peace out, people.
I've still found myself being nervous about student teaching. Although, every time I doubt, I pray a quick prayer and hand it back to God. I know I can't carry my own burdens, but sometimes I think I can help (even though I can't!) It's really a great comfort that I can give it back to God. I need to stop treating God like He is so small. He's mighty when I am weak. :)
It's church tomorrow! YAY! I'm very excited to go worship with fellow believers. God knew we would need that gathering once a week. Sometimes I wish I could do it more often.
I'm steadily praying for a friend who might not be able to return to school due to financial difficulties. I know that in the end God will have her right where He wants her, but I still pray that she can complete her senior year. Let God's will be done, and praise Him when He gives AND when He takes.
I don't have much else to say today. I'm just getting ready for school and not doing much of anything, really. I'm spending quality time with family.
Peace out, people.
Friday, August 22, 2008
I Made It!
Well, I survived the plane rides and shuttle bus. I'm here at my new apartment. Ahhh, I stink, but God was good, and we had a very smooth trip. Prayer really does work, people. God listens. And I'm very grateful that He does.
How great is our God? Can anyone ever know? Nope. We can only see tiny pieces of His greatness. I believe that if we saw it all at once, it would be way too much for us to handle. But it's always there, and He's always showing Himself strong.
Pray for me as I begin this new adventure of my senior year. God WILL get me to where He wants me, and I'm so happy to know that I can completely rest in Him.
He's more on my mind at this stage of my life than He's ever been. I'm growing up, standing on my own two feet, and embracing Him because I want to and not because other people tell me to. I go to church to worship Him because I want to do. I pray and read my Bible because I crave it daily. What a wonderful feeling to want Him for me and not because my parents or teachers say I need to. He's mine and I am His.
How great is our God? Can anyone ever know? Nope. We can only see tiny pieces of His greatness. I believe that if we saw it all at once, it would be way too much for us to handle. But it's always there, and He's always showing Himself strong.
Pray for me as I begin this new adventure of my senior year. God WILL get me to where He wants me, and I'm so happy to know that I can completely rest in Him.
He's more on my mind at this stage of my life than He's ever been. I'm growing up, standing on my own two feet, and embracing Him because I want to and not because other people tell me to. I go to church to worship Him because I want to do. I pray and read my Bible because I crave it daily. What a wonderful feeling to want Him for me and not because my parents or teachers say I need to. He's mine and I am His.
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