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Overwhelmed

Ever have those days when you just think about life? And wonder if you are really living life the way God wants you to live? And then you are just consumed with thoughts about life and then you become overwhelmed with all the things that you need to change about yourself and then you forget what you just thought about even though you know it was really important then you find yourself trying to remember what your last thought was and then you just become lost... then you look at life from afar you realize how insignificant all the things that you are worried about are. And at that moment all you really want to do is just serve the Lord. And do whats in His will. Because, His way is always better then the road we choose for ourselves. Then you start thinking about how to be a better follower of Christ. And how you can be a better person, and then you see all the things you're doing wrong. And then you start to wonder if your doing enough. Or if your just living your life by doing the bare minimum. And then your not quite sure where to go from here. Not quite sure what to do next or how to change or even what to change. So then you start thinking some more and you're kind of right back where you started... Yeah, today was that day for me.

And I completely understand what I just typed probably did not make any sense, I just really needed to spit out all of the thoughts that have been running through my mind in order to try and make sense of it all.

Forever Reign

Oh, I'm running to your arms,
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In your presence I'm made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go

My heart will sing
no other name
Jesus, Jesus

Open Doors

The other day, God totally gave me the oppurtunity to share His word with my friend. My friend asked me if I would ever date someone who wasn't a Christian. I tried to explain to him that it would be extremely hard to be in a relationship with someone who had different morals than I did. He replied with a verse from the Bible. It just amazed me how much he knew. He told me he read the whole Bible and believes there is a God. Yet he chooses to live his life going his own way and choosing his own path. I continued to share my beliefs and he continued to share his. My friend is very strong in his beliefs, and had no intention of changing his mind on Christ. But I pray that our conversation would make him think more about his religion (if thats what you can call it) and what is true. I pray that God will tear down any boundaries that keep him from following the Lord. But, it was kind of cool. I feel honored to say God used me in that way. I'm not sure if I made any difference in my friends life, but I'm thankful that God gave me that oppurtunity to share with him.

Oh Martha... Oh Christmas!!

Man, the Christmas season is finally here!! Yes, I know it's November, but this weather is so crisp and winter-y! And all these Christmas commercials just put me in the mood! But today was so fun! It was pretty much the most perfect study day. I spent the whole day wrapped in a blanket, by the fire, studying some serious history. I mean, I am so thankful I have a friend who makes studying this much fun. But anyways, we also went to go see Puss in Boots, which was pretty funny. Then to top it all off, we ate some apple yummy-ness by the fire. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my Saturday.

God,
Thank you for friendship, and laughter, and cold weather, and Christmas time, and studying. Thank you for a really great, winter-y day. Thank you for being so good to me and loving me so much. Thank you for caring for me and being on my side. Guide me to do what's in your will. You are so great God!