and now what....
so we've all heard that biblical anology of how we transition as mere infants in our faith, the milk drinker phase, to being solid food eaters (is that an anology?) What does that mean?
As stated in my reflection, this past year for me spiritually has been one of milk to solid food. I can say for myself that in the past, I took my faith as people fed it to me. I accepted the lessons in Sunday school, fellowship and even my devotionals book. Christianity was logical. I guess now, I'm really learning how to digest things ...thus enabling me to eat that solid food. When I see God actively working in my life there's always something to process...something to learn from everything that happens. And have you ever read the same Bible verse or passage more than once and it spoke to you differently? It's one of the best feelings in the world. Everytime that happens...I think...shoot the Bible IS alive... God IS real. Christianity may be illogical...but having a relationship with God is a reality for me. So when I get to heaven and God asks me...What have you done with my son Jesus? How will I respond?
I was driving to Antony's for dinner when I heard this song on the radio....made me want to own the Tarzan sound track...but at the same time, I could almost sense God telling me the same message. (I realize some parts of the song dont really tie with the whole having a relationship with God, but the parts that do....are good).
Phil Collins - You'll Be In My Heart Lyrics
Come stop your crying, it will be all right
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here don't you cry
For one so small,you seem so strong
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
I will be here don't you cry
cuz you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
Why can't they understand the way we feel
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
cuz you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them, cause what do they know
We need each other, to have and to hold
They'll see in time, I know
When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you, but you gotta hold on
They'll see in time, I know
We'll show them together cuz...
You'll be in my heart
I believe, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
no matter what they say
you'll be here in my heart always
Always...
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there always
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Monday, June 20, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
smile like you can't hide it.....
highlights of my weekend:
-played chinese checkers with izzy
-played pick up sticks with izzy
-played badminton in the house with izzy...then later realized we were making black marks on the wall and we migrated outdoors to our very wet backyard. Then we got distracted and started playing on the swing set.
-watched Mulan and ate a bag of popcorn with izzy.
-my dad cooked lobster on saturday for our pre-father's day celebration.
-gave dad a really super awesome shirt for father's day which he scouted at church on Sunday
-family/friends dinner, quality fellowshipping and great food.
-got to see Mary, Jessica and Alex...yay for visitors =)
I'm patient right? I like to tell myself that. Until I realize how much patience it takes to play with little kids. Sure, at work I get paid to play with kids and when I'm not tired, I enjoy that sort of thing. But when I'm on the brink of exhaustion, after work, and my sister begs me to watch a movie with her, play the piano with her, sing songs with her, or play something... it takes a lot of love to get my butt off the couch. How do our mommies and daddies do it? Our days here on Earth are short and the time we have to learn to love is limited. When it comes to people you like, of course it's easy to be nice, patient and kind to them. However, when it comes to people you love closet to your heart (like family for example) the love is a little more difficult to come by. But as I grow up, I'm learning the importance of loving as the Lord loves. You hear about the reasons why we're so thankful for our moms and dads, they do this this and that that for us.... why can't we give reason for our parents to be thankful for us?
teaching SLG was great today. Last week was my first week teaching and I can't say it went perfectly. It was challenging and who would have thought that 6th grade girls could have such major ADD? But the girls are adorable and lovable but I definitely need God's wisdom and patience with them. The lesson was on peace and it spoke loudly in my life. As I taught the girls I knew that what I shared with them was real to me and I hoped that it would be real for them. I'm passionate about the peace that God gives and somehow that led the girls to be better listeners (though I must say the candy helped). It's cool the things you discover for yourself when you're placed in the position to teach others. This weeks important points were
God's peace gives...
rest
comfort
strength
confidence
got peace?
highlights of my weekend:
-played chinese checkers with izzy
-played pick up sticks with izzy
-played badminton in the house with izzy...then later realized we were making black marks on the wall and we migrated outdoors to our very wet backyard. Then we got distracted and started playing on the swing set.
-watched Mulan and ate a bag of popcorn with izzy.
-my dad cooked lobster on saturday for our pre-father's day celebration.
-gave dad a really super awesome shirt for father's day which he scouted at church on Sunday
-family/friends dinner, quality fellowshipping and great food.
-got to see Mary, Jessica and Alex...yay for visitors =)
I'm patient right? I like to tell myself that. Until I realize how much patience it takes to play with little kids. Sure, at work I get paid to play with kids and when I'm not tired, I enjoy that sort of thing. But when I'm on the brink of exhaustion, after work, and my sister begs me to watch a movie with her, play the piano with her, sing songs with her, or play something... it takes a lot of love to get my butt off the couch. How do our mommies and daddies do it? Our days here on Earth are short and the time we have to learn to love is limited. When it comes to people you like, of course it's easy to be nice, patient and kind to them. However, when it comes to people you love closet to your heart (like family for example) the love is a little more difficult to come by. But as I grow up, I'm learning the importance of loving as the Lord loves. You hear about the reasons why we're so thankful for our moms and dads, they do this this and that that for us.... why can't we give reason for our parents to be thankful for us?
teaching SLG was great today. Last week was my first week teaching and I can't say it went perfectly. It was challenging and who would have thought that 6th grade girls could have such major ADD? But the girls are adorable and lovable but I definitely need God's wisdom and patience with them. The lesson was on peace and it spoke loudly in my life. As I taught the girls I knew that what I shared with them was real to me and I hoped that it would be real for them. I'm passionate about the peace that God gives and somehow that led the girls to be better listeners (though I must say the candy helped). It's cool the things you discover for yourself when you're placed in the position to teach others. This weeks important points were
God's peace gives...
rest
comfort
strength
confidence
got peace?
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
under my skin.....
everyday is an adventure at work. I always have some story to share about the kids. Today, I was supervising nap time and this one kid kept passing gas and the kids that were awake giggled. Yesterday, a little girl ate my hair tie. *sigh* the life of a kid. I like seeing how excited they get when they see their mommy or daddy arriving to pick them up. Sometimes I feel that way when I come home from Austin. My folks don't always welcome me home with a hug or kiss but there's some kind of safety and joy that comes with going home to the parents and they always seem very excited. Sometimes when I see the kids getting picked up, it's almost a glimpse of when our Father in heaven welcomes us to our eternal home.
I like how God gave us parents to parallel that relationship we have with him. I think sometimes our relationship with our parents reflects how we pursue and view God. It's been said, but I really take my parents for granted. I fail to recognize what they put up with and what they do for me. It's a humbling, shameful kind of feeling. My dad gets the worse sides of me sometimes and yet he forgives me. As I've grown older, I've learned to apologize for the ways I wrong my parents because I can't imagine how much it hurts when your child acts negatively towards you after you've given them so much. Being a parent is surely not an easy task. I am thankful beyond words for mine.
man that new BSB cd sounds like hott stuff...one day I'll get my hands on one.
everyday is an adventure at work. I always have some story to share about the kids. Today, I was supervising nap time and this one kid kept passing gas and the kids that were awake giggled. Yesterday, a little girl ate my hair tie. *sigh* the life of a kid. I like seeing how excited they get when they see their mommy or daddy arriving to pick them up. Sometimes I feel that way when I come home from Austin. My folks don't always welcome me home with a hug or kiss but there's some kind of safety and joy that comes with going home to the parents and they always seem very excited. Sometimes when I see the kids getting picked up, it's almost a glimpse of when our Father in heaven welcomes us to our eternal home.
I like how God gave us parents to parallel that relationship we have with him. I think sometimes our relationship with our parents reflects how we pursue and view God. It's been said, but I really take my parents for granted. I fail to recognize what they put up with and what they do for me. It's a humbling, shameful kind of feeling. My dad gets the worse sides of me sometimes and yet he forgives me. As I've grown older, I've learned to apologize for the ways I wrong my parents because I can't imagine how much it hurts when your child acts negatively towards you after you've given them so much. Being a parent is surely not an easy task. I am thankful beyond words for mine.
man that new BSB cd sounds like hott stuff...one day I'll get my hands on one.
Monday, June 13, 2005
the luxuries of doing nothing......
although I've had a job before, I always learn something new about working. I blame myself, but I didn't have work today. So I got sick Friday (my first day of work) and then I left early. I forgot to call in this morning to confirm that I was coming into work and so....when I got to work, I was not schedule to work and they sent me home healthy. Perhaps it was a good thing that I didnt have to work today. i actually had some other matters of business to attend to. Things always happen for a reason so they say.
I think I'll always be immature about people passing gas.
It's funny how I had energy to get up early to go run this morning, but then when the afternoon came, I crashed. I took the longest nap known to mankind. It felt great. Sometimes naps are simply needed.
I lied about cleaning my room today. I had every good intention to clean my room, but I found other means to be productive. However, this task cannot take the span of the summer to accomplish... house guests are coming and they must never see my room in such a condition. Every night I fall asleep and wonder....how do I sleep peacefully in this mess...with a couple loads of laundry sprawled on my bed? But hey that's home.
writing things out and talking about things= therapeutic.
i watch movies for fun when im home alone. Yes, I'm crazy about scary movies but as crazy as I am, I prefer watching light hearted movies when I'm alone (and if it's a Brad movie, that's just extra bonus), not to say I wouldnt watch a scary one...always up for that =) Today, I watched Needing You (hong kong romantic comedy staring Andy Lau and Sammy Cheng). After re-watching it for the who-knows-how-manyth time, I still really like it...and laugh pretty loud at the ridiculous stuff. If I had one movie to describe me, I would say that would be it... for several reasons.
although I've had a job before, I always learn something new about working. I blame myself, but I didn't have work today. So I got sick Friday (my first day of work) and then I left early. I forgot to call in this morning to confirm that I was coming into work and so....when I got to work, I was not schedule to work and they sent me home healthy. Perhaps it was a good thing that I didnt have to work today. i actually had some other matters of business to attend to. Things always happen for a reason so they say.
I think I'll always be immature about people passing gas.
It's funny how I had energy to get up early to go run this morning, but then when the afternoon came, I crashed. I took the longest nap known to mankind. It felt great. Sometimes naps are simply needed.
I lied about cleaning my room today. I had every good intention to clean my room, but I found other means to be productive. However, this task cannot take the span of the summer to accomplish... house guests are coming and they must never see my room in such a condition. Every night I fall asleep and wonder....how do I sleep peacefully in this mess...with a couple loads of laundry sprawled on my bed? But hey that's home.
writing things out and talking about things= therapeutic.
i watch movies for fun when im home alone. Yes, I'm crazy about scary movies but as crazy as I am, I prefer watching light hearted movies when I'm alone (and if it's a Brad movie, that's just extra bonus), not to say I wouldnt watch a scary one...always up for that =) Today, I watched Needing You (hong kong romantic comedy staring Andy Lau and Sammy Cheng). After re-watching it for the who-knows-how-manyth time, I still really like it...and laugh pretty loud at the ridiculous stuff. If I had one movie to describe me, I would say that would be it... for several reasons.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
continued......
15) Academically which did you think was more difficult, high school or college?
For me, first semester of college was a lot easier than high school. Second semester, everything was downhill. In all my high school years combined, I don’t think I had as many late nights as I did my second semester in college. However, I did experience what many people call stress, second semester. I never stress over things, but gosh why did school work have to be the first? Of course, I got over it and as always, stuff got accomplished. Academics are definitely not worth wasting your worries about. Know your priorities and stick to and things turn out good.
16) Have your thoughts/ opinions changed (if at all) regarding religion?
Overall, the things that I believe in have remained the same. What is this question asking me to answer?! About God or about religions? I do think that my “list of questions to ask God when I get to heaven” have increased. It’s okay to say you don’t know something….if you knew it all you’d be God!
17) Have your thoughts/ opinions changed (if at all) regarding people around you?
I think what I thought about people I knew in high school has changed. The things that they do with the newfound freedom of college was quite startling at first and a little bit unexpected. I guess the things that they engaged in were always part of their lives but actually witnessing it was another story. I’ve realized that my relationships with people at home are different when in college. Home and Austin are two completely different worlds. You’ll hang out and be friends with people at home but not at school or vice versa. I guess I have a thought or two about that.
18) Have your thoughts/opinions changed (if at all) regarding life in general?
What a profound question. Questions about life are always rather hard to answer. I think I’ve come to see the things in my life as more of an undeserved blessing. In college, I keep reminding myself that there is a purpose to life, a purpose for the things that happen. There’s a purpose for all the work we do in college and all the people we meet.
30) Name a risk you have taken (if any) and discuss its outcome.
I would say a risk I took was joining social work council and the student volunteering board. It’s always a risk when you do something you’re not completely comfortable with or engage in some activity that you don’t know people involved in. Both of those experiences were great. Initially I wanted to join these organizations to 1. become more passionate about my major, and 2. to meet more ppl. The first was accomplished but the meeting ppl task is always more difficult when both parties have different lifestyles and group of friends. Nonetheless it’s always great getting to know new ppl even if they’re different from you and I highly recommend joining at least one non-Christians oriented org cuz when you’re too submerged in Christian culture it becomes more difficult to relate to people that aren’t just like you. It’s more difficult to be an effective witness that way. Keep an open mind.
31) What is the greatest thing you have achieved?
Wow… what an unhumbling question. I would have to say the greatest thing would be the friendships that I’ve established this year. I’ve found wonderful girl friends that I can cry with and laugh with, who are not afraid to tell me what I don’t want to hear as well as friends who can laugh at and with me. Of course, I did not single handedly achieve this feat. Friends I believe are always a huge blessing from God.
32) Do you like your major? Not just because of the money you’ll make from it…do you seriously enjoy it? Why or why not?
What an honest question. Well, my major is social work. I definitely don’t think I’m in it for the money. If I was…. I’m definitely gonna be in for a huge surprise after I graduate. One thing I like about social work is how it reveals the imperfections of human nature as well as the injustices all around us. Being in social work has made me more aware of the world and how much we need God’s love. I’ve grown more sensitive to the issues that really matter. The things I’ve learned from social work, make the problems in my life seem so small. There are bigger things happening in the world than oneself.
33) What have you missed from home since you came to college?
I missed having a clean bathroom. I missed my sister. I missed having springs in my bed. I missed the at home life and people in my home. Things just seemed so much easier at home.
34) What have you not missed from home since you came to college?
Being nagged when I forget to put away cups and socks…though I know that those things are for my own good. I don’t miss Clements.
35) What is the coolest free thing you have obtained this year?
I’d have to say the sticky notes I got from the Epic people. They were useful and just the right size and I like the colors.
36) In whose dorm room was it the coolest to hang out?
Surprisingly, I don’t think I did much hanging out in other peoples’ rooms. Therefore, I would have to say that my room was the coolest cuz people finally came to visit Juice and I at the end of the year (it’s nice to know that ppl knew the basement dwellers existed). I guess I did hang out the most in my room…more than anywhere else on campus.
37) How did you like your living conditions?
W0054 was spectacular. It wasn’t the best in the world but it was manageable. Once Juice and I spiced it up a little it was the most splendid little place in all of UT. I definitely like having connecting bath cuz…I have a small bladder…therefore nature calls frequently and it’s nice to not have to search for a key to access a potty.
38) What was the coolest thing in your room?
That would have to be Justine’s alarm clock. That thing taught me Chinese!!! It was awesome.
40) What was the coolest outing that you went on?
I must say the coolest…was the surprise Juice threw me. I love surprises…and I got caked (sort of) for the first time. It’s nice being loved. Besides that I think I really liked going to Hula Hut with my small group. I like giving presents and seeing other ppl giving presents so that was a lot of fun. Man…I can actually think of several more things….
41) Which do you like better, Austin or your hometown? Why?
I like Austin’s scenery. I like Houston’s food. I like whatever town my family’s at.
42) What was the most painful realization you made?
Four years is gonna go by way too fast…. And I’m no longer a freshman.
43) What was the most surprisingly revelation you had?
Spending money is easy…it’s making money that’s the hard part. When I realized how much money I’d spent first semester, it was time to get a job.
47) Who/what about college will you miss the most during the summer?
All of the non Houstonian girls!!! On rare occasion I guess I miss the guys too? I miss being able to walk upstairs to get gummy bears at 10:50. I miss how everyone lived in such close proximity. I miss how you could get almost everywhere u needed by foot. I miss independent freedom. I miss random quality chats with my roommate.
51) What was your happiest moment?
The first time my sister called me at 8am on Sunday after I’d gone to bed three hours before. Ooh and when I got to talk to my grandma for mother’s day and realized I still had some good canton left in me.
52) What was your saddest moment?
When Jessica Sun and I mourned the loss of the Rockets
53) What was your most exciting moment?
Watching basketball in my room when the Rockets won a game but even better yet just having the girls ....and LB over=)
54) What is your favorite conversation you had this year?
I’m thankful to say that I did not just have one of them. I had too many to count and I am thankful. I had countless wonderful conversations with my small group girls, other freshman girls and my roommate. I also engaged in some quality talks with a few of the upperclassmen girls and graduated seniors. Thanks for taking me out to eat and pouring out words of wisdom!
61) What advice would you give you incoming freshmen?
In the words of an email
Happy moments? Praise God
Difficult moments? Seek God
Quiet moments? Worship God
Painful moments? Trust God
Every moment? Thank God
15) Academically which did you think was more difficult, high school or college?
For me, first semester of college was a lot easier than high school. Second semester, everything was downhill. In all my high school years combined, I don’t think I had as many late nights as I did my second semester in college. However, I did experience what many people call stress, second semester. I never stress over things, but gosh why did school work have to be the first? Of course, I got over it and as always, stuff got accomplished. Academics are definitely not worth wasting your worries about. Know your priorities and stick to and things turn out good.
16) Have your thoughts/ opinions changed (if at all) regarding religion?
Overall, the things that I believe in have remained the same. What is this question asking me to answer?! About God or about religions? I do think that my “list of questions to ask God when I get to heaven” have increased. It’s okay to say you don’t know something….if you knew it all you’d be God!
17) Have your thoughts/ opinions changed (if at all) regarding people around you?
I think what I thought about people I knew in high school has changed. The things that they do with the newfound freedom of college was quite startling at first and a little bit unexpected. I guess the things that they engaged in were always part of their lives but actually witnessing it was another story. I’ve realized that my relationships with people at home are different when in college. Home and Austin are two completely different worlds. You’ll hang out and be friends with people at home but not at school or vice versa. I guess I have a thought or two about that.
18) Have your thoughts/opinions changed (if at all) regarding life in general?
What a profound question. Questions about life are always rather hard to answer. I think I’ve come to see the things in my life as more of an undeserved blessing. In college, I keep reminding myself that there is a purpose to life, a purpose for the things that happen. There’s a purpose for all the work we do in college and all the people we meet.
30) Name a risk you have taken (if any) and discuss its outcome.
I would say a risk I took was joining social work council and the student volunteering board. It’s always a risk when you do something you’re not completely comfortable with or engage in some activity that you don’t know people involved in. Both of those experiences were great. Initially I wanted to join these organizations to 1. become more passionate about my major, and 2. to meet more ppl. The first was accomplished but the meeting ppl task is always more difficult when both parties have different lifestyles and group of friends. Nonetheless it’s always great getting to know new ppl even if they’re different from you and I highly recommend joining at least one non-Christians oriented org cuz when you’re too submerged in Christian culture it becomes more difficult to relate to people that aren’t just like you. It’s more difficult to be an effective witness that way. Keep an open mind.
31) What is the greatest thing you have achieved?
Wow… what an unhumbling question. I would have to say the greatest thing would be the friendships that I’ve established this year. I’ve found wonderful girl friends that I can cry with and laugh with, who are not afraid to tell me what I don’t want to hear as well as friends who can laugh at and with me. Of course, I did not single handedly achieve this feat. Friends I believe are always a huge blessing from God.
32) Do you like your major? Not just because of the money you’ll make from it…do you seriously enjoy it? Why or why not?
What an honest question. Well, my major is social work. I definitely don’t think I’m in it for the money. If I was…. I’m definitely gonna be in for a huge surprise after I graduate. One thing I like about social work is how it reveals the imperfections of human nature as well as the injustices all around us. Being in social work has made me more aware of the world and how much we need God’s love. I’ve grown more sensitive to the issues that really matter. The things I’ve learned from social work, make the problems in my life seem so small. There are bigger things happening in the world than oneself.
33) What have you missed from home since you came to college?
I missed having a clean bathroom. I missed my sister. I missed having springs in my bed. I missed the at home life and people in my home. Things just seemed so much easier at home.
34) What have you not missed from home since you came to college?
Being nagged when I forget to put away cups and socks…though I know that those things are for my own good. I don’t miss Clements.
35) What is the coolest free thing you have obtained this year?
I’d have to say the sticky notes I got from the Epic people. They were useful and just the right size and I like the colors.
36) In whose dorm room was it the coolest to hang out?
Surprisingly, I don’t think I did much hanging out in other peoples’ rooms. Therefore, I would have to say that my room was the coolest cuz people finally came to visit Juice and I at the end of the year (it’s nice to know that ppl knew the basement dwellers existed). I guess I did hang out the most in my room…more than anywhere else on campus.
37) How did you like your living conditions?
W0054 was spectacular. It wasn’t the best in the world but it was manageable. Once Juice and I spiced it up a little it was the most splendid little place in all of UT. I definitely like having connecting bath cuz…I have a small bladder…therefore nature calls frequently and it’s nice to not have to search for a key to access a potty.
38) What was the coolest thing in your room?
That would have to be Justine’s alarm clock. That thing taught me Chinese!!! It was awesome.
40) What was the coolest outing that you went on?
I must say the coolest…was the surprise Juice threw me. I love surprises…and I got caked (sort of) for the first time. It’s nice being loved. Besides that I think I really liked going to Hula Hut with my small group. I like giving presents and seeing other ppl giving presents so that was a lot of fun. Man…I can actually think of several more things….
41) Which do you like better, Austin or your hometown? Why?
I like Austin’s scenery. I like Houston’s food. I like whatever town my family’s at.
42) What was the most painful realization you made?
Four years is gonna go by way too fast…. And I’m no longer a freshman.
43) What was the most surprisingly revelation you had?
Spending money is easy…it’s making money that’s the hard part. When I realized how much money I’d spent first semester, it was time to get a job.
47) Who/what about college will you miss the most during the summer?
All of the non Houstonian girls!!! On rare occasion I guess I miss the guys too? I miss being able to walk upstairs to get gummy bears at 10:50. I miss how everyone lived in such close proximity. I miss how you could get almost everywhere u needed by foot. I miss independent freedom. I miss random quality chats with my roommate.
51) What was your happiest moment?
The first time my sister called me at 8am on Sunday after I’d gone to bed three hours before. Ooh and when I got to talk to my grandma for mother’s day and realized I still had some good canton left in me.
52) What was your saddest moment?
When Jessica Sun and I mourned the loss of the Rockets
53) What was your most exciting moment?
Watching basketball in my room when the Rockets won a game but even better yet just having the girls ....and LB over=)
54) What is your favorite conversation you had this year?
I’m thankful to say that I did not just have one of them. I had too many to count and I am thankful. I had countless wonderful conversations with my small group girls, other freshman girls and my roommate. I also engaged in some quality talks with a few of the upperclassmen girls and graduated seniors. Thanks for taking me out to eat and pouring out words of wisdom!
61) What advice would you give you incoming freshmen?
In the words of an email
Happy moments? Praise God
Difficult moments? Seek God
Quiet moments? Worship God
Painful moments? Trust God
Every moment? Thank God
Saturday, June 04, 2005
what makes it real.......
seattle was a great trip. It was a much delayed visit. The girls I went to visit have taught me many lessons on life. They challenge me in my faith and share with me things that are difficult to listen to as well as encouraged me to follow God more deeply and that's why I cheerish their friendship. This time around, they've reminded me that I shouldn't just take my faith as it is, and to question the reasons why I believe what I do. The faith that I have makes so much sense to me. But when you really think about it, being Christian is one of the most illogical things you can commit your life to. You believe in a God you cannot see and go against the principles the world feeds you. Why does being a Christian make so much sense to those who believe in Jesus as their savior?
My girls have also taught me to value prayer on a deeper level. Talking to them I've realized that communicating with God has brought me through the ups and downs of life. Sometimes there are too many things consuming my life that it is in prayer that I can find rest. I know God listens and that's why I pray. I also believe that prayer is that link that connects my friends and I together when we've been far apart for so many years. Despite our distance we've kept in touch and been involved in each others lives. With God as our center, our friendship has withstood the test of time. Friendships are truly a blessing from God. Without them how lonely would we feel? As I've shared with many people, some friends are in our lives for a reason, to serve a good purpose, to teach us a lesson in our lives. Other friends come into our lives for a season to show us something at a particular period in our lives. And there are those friends who come into your life to remain and bless you for a lifetime, continually teaching you something about yourself, about your faith, about life.
seattle was a great trip. It was a much delayed visit. The girls I went to visit have taught me many lessons on life. They challenge me in my faith and share with me things that are difficult to listen to as well as encouraged me to follow God more deeply and that's why I cheerish their friendship. This time around, they've reminded me that I shouldn't just take my faith as it is, and to question the reasons why I believe what I do. The faith that I have makes so much sense to me. But when you really think about it, being Christian is one of the most illogical things you can commit your life to. You believe in a God you cannot see and go against the principles the world feeds you. Why does being a Christian make so much sense to those who believe in Jesus as their savior?
My girls have also taught me to value prayer on a deeper level. Talking to them I've realized that communicating with God has brought me through the ups and downs of life. Sometimes there are too many things consuming my life that it is in prayer that I can find rest. I know God listens and that's why I pray. I also believe that prayer is that link that connects my friends and I together when we've been far apart for so many years. Despite our distance we've kept in touch and been involved in each others lives. With God as our center, our friendship has withstood the test of time. Friendships are truly a blessing from God. Without them how lonely would we feel? As I've shared with many people, some friends are in our lives for a reason, to serve a good purpose, to teach us a lesson in our lives. Other friends come into our lives for a season to show us something at a particular period in our lives. And there are those friends who come into your life to remain and bless you for a lifetime, continually teaching you something about yourself, about your faith, about life.