Monday, June 23, 2008
reflection
So today I went through some of my old journals and it was a very interesting experience. Let me back up- I like to journal about the things I read in my Bible and write down my prayers. So today I re-read some of the old ones. It was sweet to see how far God has brought me and how many prayers He has answered since high school. He is such a good and wise God, and I see how He was preparing me and maturing me in my faith all those years. He knows so much better how to take care of my life than I do. I'm looking forward to looking back at the things I'm writing about now to see how God works in my life.
Monday, June 2, 2008
1st Blog!
So this is my first blog.... I'm not really sure what to write...... So I guess I'll just start with a brief intro about me!
I'm 20 (I feel old! When did that happen and how do I make it stop!?), I'm a biology pre-med student at Baylor, and I'm also studying a religion minor, which I'm really excited about. I love my family- my parents are great and my "little" brother is my best friend, and I don't really know any other family quite like us. I have wonderful friends who know the real me and love me regardless. They teach me a lot about who I am and who I want to be. I have the best boyfriend in the whole world! That kid is my match and I love him to death. But, the biggest part of my life is Jesus. I gave my heart and life to Him when I was 10, but I got really serious my junior year in high school. Jesus is my world, although I'm human and unfortunately don't always show it. But I strive to follow Christ with all that I am and with all my heart, and it's something I have to take one day at a time. He gave it all for me, the least I can do is give my life back.
On that note, I'm gonna talk about what's really been on my heart and mind lately. I've been given the opportunity to work with and beside our youth this summer. I don't know when God built that desire and passion in me, but before I knew what was coming out of my mouth I was volunteering for the position! The past 3 weeks have been an absolute blast! Right now we're small- only about 8 or 9 kids, but they're great. I see so much potential in them, and it is the desire of my heart that they would see it in themselves. If they hear nothing else I say this entire summer, I hope they understand that they are each uniquely designed by God, and He has a plan for each of them. Right now they're all pretty young, just beginning junior high or high school, which is a pretty crazy and shaky time. I can kind of see that they're not quite comfortable in their own skin; they're still kind of unsure of who and what they want to be. And that's where my "job" is so exciting! It is my prayer that God will use me as His mouthpiece this summer, that He would speak through me, not my words but His, to show them who they are in Christ. I want them to be strong in their convictions and beliefs, and I pray that those beliefs are based on Scripture. I want them to learn how to think for themselves instead of being tossed about like chaff in the wind (Psalm 1). It is the desire of my heart for them to read and explore the Bible so they can learn the character of God and imitate Him above anything else. My prayer is that the Lord will give them high hopes and dreams, and then show them that through Him they can do anything. I want them to be bold and empowered for Christ. I believe this generation can rise up and make a difference, but only when they make themselves available to God. He continuously shows me His power and love, and I just want to share that with others.
Give me one pure and holy passion. Give me one magnificent obsession. Give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after you. To know and follow hard after you. To grow as Your disciple in Your truth. This world is empty, pale, and poor compared to knowing You my Lord, lead me on and I will run after You. Lead me on, and I will run after You.
(One of my favorite songs.)
I'm 20 (I feel old! When did that happen and how do I make it stop!?), I'm a biology pre-med student at Baylor, and I'm also studying a religion minor, which I'm really excited about. I love my family- my parents are great and my "little" brother is my best friend, and I don't really know any other family quite like us. I have wonderful friends who know the real me and love me regardless. They teach me a lot about who I am and who I want to be. I have the best boyfriend in the whole world! That kid is my match and I love him to death. But, the biggest part of my life is Jesus. I gave my heart and life to Him when I was 10, but I got really serious my junior year in high school. Jesus is my world, although I'm human and unfortunately don't always show it. But I strive to follow Christ with all that I am and with all my heart, and it's something I have to take one day at a time. He gave it all for me, the least I can do is give my life back.
On that note, I'm gonna talk about what's really been on my heart and mind lately. I've been given the opportunity to work with and beside our youth this summer. I don't know when God built that desire and passion in me, but before I knew what was coming out of my mouth I was volunteering for the position! The past 3 weeks have been an absolute blast! Right now we're small- only about 8 or 9 kids, but they're great. I see so much potential in them, and it is the desire of my heart that they would see it in themselves. If they hear nothing else I say this entire summer, I hope they understand that they are each uniquely designed by God, and He has a plan for each of them. Right now they're all pretty young, just beginning junior high or high school, which is a pretty crazy and shaky time. I can kind of see that they're not quite comfortable in their own skin; they're still kind of unsure of who and what they want to be. And that's where my "job" is so exciting! It is my prayer that God will use me as His mouthpiece this summer, that He would speak through me, not my words but His, to show them who they are in Christ. I want them to be strong in their convictions and beliefs, and I pray that those beliefs are based on Scripture. I want them to learn how to think for themselves instead of being tossed about like chaff in the wind (Psalm 1). It is the desire of my heart for them to read and explore the Bible so they can learn the character of God and imitate Him above anything else. My prayer is that the Lord will give them high hopes and dreams, and then show them that through Him they can do anything. I want them to be bold and empowered for Christ. I believe this generation can rise up and make a difference, but only when they make themselves available to God. He continuously shows me His power and love, and I just want to share that with others.
Give me one pure and holy passion. Give me one magnificent obsession. Give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after you. To know and follow hard after you. To grow as Your disciple in Your truth. This world is empty, pale, and poor compared to knowing You my Lord, lead me on and I will run after You. Lead me on, and I will run after You.
(One of my favorite songs.)
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