Beginning Again
It as been over a year since I have posted. I have always loved to write; my thoughts are so easily spilled on to paper. I think that is the exact reason why it's been so long since I have done so, my thoughts are so overabundant and overwhelming that I am unsure of where to begin. I think it would be an easiest beginning to simply make a brief outline of some of the events that have occurred over the past year.
As the new year has begun, I chose not to make a list of resolutions, as I always do (and never accomplish). Rather, I pinpointed what I desired to be priorities in my life and a simple goal for each. My three priorities came down to: 1. Spending more quality time getting to know God and understanding His Word. 2. Using what God teaches me to encourage others. 3. Losing my negative attitude.
The goals I came up with were: 1. Reading God's word by chapter, as I would my favorite book, for at least 15 minutes every single day, supplemental to my devotions. My parents bought me a Message Bible for Christmas and I am loving that it is simple and easy to read like a book, rather than attempting the millions of Bible reading plans that I have before. 2. Encourage one person every single day, whether it be a simple note or text, let them know they are loved by the Father. 3. Write down at least 3 blessings every day. Learn to recognize how blessed I really am and how I have no room to be negative, when God's love is abounding.
I also made a 4th goal of starting a Bible study with any girls who cared to join. Church and upper Room (student lead worship service) are such a blessing, but God has been nudging me to be transparent with other believers, so that we can encourage one another. I am beginning a Bible study with a few girls on the book Mended by Angie Smith. My prayer, as I begin to share on this blog, is that God will use the gaping holes of brokenness in my vessel to pour out his love into others.
"And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ~2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- My nephew was given a healthy and whole body in heaven with his sister and Jesus. In the midst of overwhelming pain, God's peace is sufficient.
- I traveled to Costa Rica with my mom and aunt. I spent much needed time processing the pure greatness of God in the most beautiful place. I was surrounded with His presence, and amazing people. I was able to love on my favorite kiddos there.
- I prayerfully committed to Waynesburg University's nursing program. God answered so many prayers concerning college. He always provides.
- I dived into a very different and new life at Waynesburg University. Change is a strange, but a beautiful thing.
- I survived my first semester of college. It was different than expected, but God's plan is always good.
- I struggled with many different things amidst the change; from relationships with others, my relationship with God, how I view myself, and how my struggles of the past fit into these things.
- I am currently in my second semester at Waynesburg University. God is continually showing me how He can use my weaknesses for His glory.
As the new year has begun, I chose not to make a list of resolutions, as I always do (and never accomplish). Rather, I pinpointed what I desired to be priorities in my life and a simple goal for each. My three priorities came down to: 1. Spending more quality time getting to know God and understanding His Word. 2. Using what God teaches me to encourage others. 3. Losing my negative attitude.
The goals I came up with were: 1. Reading God's word by chapter, as I would my favorite book, for at least 15 minutes every single day, supplemental to my devotions. My parents bought me a Message Bible for Christmas and I am loving that it is simple and easy to read like a book, rather than attempting the millions of Bible reading plans that I have before. 2. Encourage one person every single day, whether it be a simple note or text, let them know they are loved by the Father. 3. Write down at least 3 blessings every day. Learn to recognize how blessed I really am and how I have no room to be negative, when God's love is abounding.
I also made a 4th goal of starting a Bible study with any girls who cared to join. Church and upper Room (student lead worship service) are such a blessing, but God has been nudging me to be transparent with other believers, so that we can encourage one another. I am beginning a Bible study with a few girls on the book Mended by Angie Smith. My prayer, as I begin to share on this blog, is that God will use the gaping holes of brokenness in my vessel to pour out his love into others.
"And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ~2 Corinthians 12:9-10
I love you.The things that pour out of you are things it took me 40 years to grasp and to process and to make a priority in my life. I'm proud to be your mama cause your focus is right where it should be. <3
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