loving others.

Lately, I've felt God challenging me to look at how I love others.

I seldom show anger towards anyone I care about. However, I think God wants more than that from us. 

Think about the car that cuts you off and almost causes you to hit them. You might not flip them off or yell at them, etc. But if you are like me, your heart isn't right towards them. Someone you don't even know. 

Or maybe you come in contact with a particularly unpleasant person at work. How do you act? Do you think hurtful thoughts towards them since you have to remain calm in the workplace? Then later go vent about it to friends or family?

Yeah. We've ALL been there. I am SO guilty of this. 

SO I'm challenging myself and you, STOP. 

Jesus calls us to love others as he would. How's your heart lately?

life lately

Some PTL's:

I have a place to live next year. I have a place to LIVE next year. I HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE NEXT YEAR. I was scared to death I would be homeless coming back from DFO.  God is so awesome.

I have been working out and am now down 6 pounds. Clothes are fitting better. #holla

If you really knew me, you would know I used to have HORRIBLE nightmares. Basically replaying a dark, hurtful night in my life. I haven't had one in MONTHS. Seriously, this is so cliche, but let go, and let God. He took them from me. 

Community. I have really felt awesome community lately. 

Overall, this semester has passed by super quickly. Time flies when your having fun.

School is school. Boring, not fun, and lots of work. But at least I'm IN school. 

In just a few short weeks I will be taking some AWESOME girls to camp, then heading to PFO for DFO round 2. #holla 

Can you say excited?

God is good and doing great things. Looking forward to what is in store for me in the upcoming months!

a time for change

Spring always brings about change. The weather gets warmer, the trees grow new leaves, and flowers begin to bloom. It also brings about change in life. Friends say goodbye, people begin to part ways for the summer, knowing they will return to be back to this community we treasure after spending a couple months going on adventures that could only be orchestrated by the hand of God.

The past few days have been gorgeous. The sunshine just has everyone in better spirits. Community feels closer.
God has just worked his timing so perfectly to get me excited for the summer.

This time last year, I wasn't so excited. I wasn't following Christ. I was following my own desires. I can honestly say I am SO much happier now. My joy is lasting, and comes from Christ and the beautiful encouraging friends he placed along this journey.

Saying that, I am giving all my worries, fears, and expectations about this summer to God. If He wants me at DFO this year, it'll all work out. Everything will be okay. I am trusting God with that.