It's amazing to me that 6 months ago I could sit with this same computer in my lap, listening to some sort of similar "moving" music just as I am now but my heart can be somewhere completely different. Evidence to me that God is undoubtedly in the business of change, growth, transformation, blessings, and supernatural happenings for our entire life- All for HIS glory! I have no solid justifiable "introduction" paragraph that will "pull the reader in" before I jump to the "meat" of the writing (I am starting back to work on Monday therefore, proper writing process is crossing through my mind.) So, I will just jump right to it- Summer 2013 was a summer of favor from on High and here is why:
(1.)God brought a childhood friend from 18 some years ago back into my life.
(2.) I have new living quarters. My very own little apartment that couldn't be more perfect for me. The apartment has lamps, candles, books, maps, country flare, photos, music, no cable, no internet, and the eagerness to have people fill its walls with laughter, tears, joy, peace, and deep "lets be real" conversations. I LOVE it!!
(3.) This new apartment is no longer in Frisco, but in Denton Texas. Bring on the college students, quaint places to listen to live Indie music and whatever else, as well as unique coffee shops on every corner, and the reason to finally get a mountain bike and trek all over this little city.
(4.) Tonight (August 15th) marks the beginning of my 9 month adventure with "Program." The program is a nine month, intense discipleship and leadership
training program for post graduate women from around the country. It is
specifically geared toward women who desire to grow in grace and
personal knowledge of God and what He has done for each of us—thus
leading us to serve in dependence on Him and as an overflow of all that
He has done on our behalf. The goal of this program is to call women to root their affections
deeply in our Lord Jesus Christ, walking so closely with Him that He
will be reflected in their behavior and their love for Him will spill
over into their love for the world; and to equip women for the work of
service, to build up the body of Christ. (Eph. 4:12) “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in
knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what
is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled
with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the
glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11 What What!! I'm pumped to say the least!
(5.) I am still teaching 5th grade however, I get to indulge in the goodness of teaching U.S History (This teacher will be in costume at least once a week-Bam :-)
Right now I am at a state of complete gratitude and awe at God's grace and mercies He has poured on me. Not only has He chosen to show me so many beautiful things about who He is and His character but He has chosen to show me these through portals that will have an eternal impact on my life. Through change, another faithful transition, answered prayers, friendships, and adventure. My biggest challenge I could pray for myself (based on what I have learned lately) is for me to continue to pray faithfully, and thankfully for transformation to always be happening in my heart and soul. Also, been understanding that we are built and designed for community- don't be afraid to indulge in that community with a posture of humility and joy. Embrace change and pray for it. Live life abundantly without fear of falling out of line of an Americanized manipulation of the "true definition" of happiness and success. Love people everywhere you go and actively look for ways that God is at work in their lives. Love them by seeing them through the eyes of grace and as a chosen one by God who has a plan for them. Relationships with people is what is eternal- "We get to enter their lives, discern how God is actively present, draw attention to that, and then celebrate it! And so we leave behind a soul that has been built up and edified." To get to do that is a gift and a privilege.
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