Answering the Call

So with graduation quickly approaching (august of 09) I am having to think about the future. Something I am not to accustomed to doing. God has a way of hepling things just work out. I like His way.

I have had many options, I just dont know where God is calling me. I know no matter where I go, I am being guided, it would sure be easier though if I knew which direction I was heading!

Thats all i've got! The quote for this post is from me, i was talking to a good friend last night and it just came out. Maybe it will resinate with you as it has with me.

"May passion fuel your each and ever action. May you be overwhelmed with the desire to serve in love."

For Those Moments You Feel Weak

Oh the emotional roller coaster, how I despise thee! Things have been absolutly crazy since I got back from Germany (which was A-MAZING by the way!). I am getting a new perspective on things, and its weird. I am not sure how i feel about it. There is just so much going on and it seems like a whirlwind! Leta, Lisas little girl has grown so much, Coleson had his second birthday, Ally started the 3rd grade, I am a senior, Katie left for China, Andrew is about to come back from China, I am going to be an aunt again soon. Its just crazy to think how much has happened.

Quote for this post: "The hardest thing in life is know which bridge to cross and which to burn."

Fund Raising

The Widow’s Offering

 1As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 3"I tell you the truth," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others. 4All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." Luke 21:1-4

I never thought that fundraising would be this hard. And to be completly honest, which is pretty much all I can do now, I have been surpised time after time. This scripture really hit home today when I got a check from someone who doesnt agree with me going on the trip because she loves me. I exspected to get donations from those who are a little more "well off" than others, but this woman barely has enough to get by, and yet she was making a large donation. It just never ceases to amaze me. Its frustrating and humbling all in the same exspirence. I have really learned where to put my trust over the past few months.

I am just at wits end I guess. I know I CAN NOT do this on my own and I guess this is Gods way of teaching me that lesson. Its not a fun one to learn, but im learning it. Those that I exspected to be supportive of me going have given me the least support and those who i didnt think would want me to go or even care if I was going have given me the most support. Its crazy.

I am asking for your prayers. Prayers that peoples hearts will be opened to the Lords work. Prayers that I can be strong and keep going. I have thought about pulling out, but I cant do that, and I dont want to. I know I will be taken care of, but it sure is hard until I am.

I hope you all have a great rest of the week. Here is a quote for the week.

"The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me a continual spirtual exercises." Leo Buscaglia

Do You Ever Get That Gut Feeling?

Sometimes I feel like I put too much trust into people. Sometimes I wonder if love can exsist without trust... Have you ever wondered that? Where do we draw the line?

Actions mean more than words. Remember that in all you do, even in personal relationships, we are to live to the glory of God. By no means am I perfect, I still have A LOT to work on myself, but as we go out this week and come in from spring break, try to remember that. Hold true to your word, let your actions lead your life. If you arent doing anything, what is your life doing?

"I Pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great encouragment, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints." Phil 1:6-7

Forward...

God is good