this life is a journey.

God has been using a lot of different people to confirm some things He wants me to do. and its thrilling. ive decided to change my major from nursing to psychology so that i can then get certified to be a christian counselor/psychologist. and i will be focusing on kids mostly. thats where my heart is. i always thought that i was supposed to be a nurse, but i never really felt like that was what God was calling me to be. and even though it seemed like the most logical choice for helping people over the past year God has been changing my heart and has been helping realize my options. im really SO excited. i cant wait to start this new chapter. i mean, its still school. but i am going to adore it so much more. ive never been so excited to do something for my entire life. for real.

and.... i need some prayer on this one please... but im really praying about taking the semester off to do some missions work and travel a bit. and also do some volunteering around here with some organizations that do awesome stuff for people. ive realized that when i stop thinking about myself so much and help others that my world really is better. im doing what God created me to do. im glorifying Him in the best way possible. and all my problems and insecurities get put aside because there are so many people in need of a Savior. in need of love. its humbling. and brings you to a place where youve never been happier, because well... He made us to serve my friends! and that looks different for everyone.

::1 Peter 4:10- Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. ::

God is confirming in that verse that it looks different for everyone, but that we should use what He has given us to serve others. i just want to serve. ive been too selfish lately. and God has been making me aware.

::food for thought:: what is God making you aware of lately? and how you can use that to serve others better?

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this somewhat goes in another direction, so its like two blobs [em ;)] in one. but its been awhile, so i suppose its ok. and plus, i can do whatever i want. teehee. :)

im so blessed. thats all i can think about right now. how blessed i am to amazing friends [hi emma. :)] who know me. who understand where im at. who want to challenge me. who help me challenge them. who love the Lord and want Him to be a part of our friendship at all times. i adore what the Lord is doing. He's proving to me that He really does KNOW what He's doing. [why did i ever doubt this?]

He knows me. thats amazing. and im getting to know Him. and His character is proving to be so sufficient.
[again, why did i ever think differently?] im silly. and i like to do things my own way. i think i always assumed the Lord didnt care about the details of my life, that he only cared about the obvious things. but He is proving me wrong right down to the very smallest of details. He cares about my life. and....He cares about my love life. [thats a toughie.] but He does. He is a romantic God. and He knows EXACTLY what i need. that is SO thrilling. every time ive really stepped aside and let God be in control, He has always wowed me in some way or another. why do i forget that? oh yeah. im a sinner. and i have a need to control. but He is breaking me of it.

::food for thought:: what is it that you need to release to God today?


what an awesome God i have.

what an awesome God WE have!!! Rejoice!!

:: Psalm 66:5- Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man's behalf! ::