Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Faithful.
Faithful, forever You are faithful
Father to the fatherless
You uphold the one who feels forsaken
You are faithful, God
Faithful, forever You are faithful
Lover of the wounded heart
You defend the poor and the forgotten
You are faithful, God
And I will sing to the maker of Heaven and Earth
God, You reign forever and Your love will endure
Faithful and true is the name of the Lord
You are faithful, God
Faithful, forever You are faithful
Shelter for the fragile soul
You lift us up, You hold us all together
You are faithful, God
You are there in every season of my soul
You are there, You're the anchor that will hold
You are there, in the valley of the shadows
You are faithful, God
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Ready, set, go.
2011. Stop. Is it really 2011? I’m sorry but I do believe you came too soon. Because when I think of 2011, I think graduation. And that is way too soon. I’m the kind of person who never wants to grow up. I would very much love to fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Wendy. That’s how much I do not want to grow up. It’s a serious issue.
I’ve been trying to find the “rewind” button for awhile now. To go back to playing in the sandbox. To go back to playing hide and go seek. To go back to swinging on the swings in the playground. Things were simple then. Okay. I still play hide and go seek and swing on swings. Perhaps, it’s in rebellion and protest of growing up. Because growing up means, well, having to become a grown up. I, for one, am not a fan.
But it’s inevitable. We can’t find the “rewind” button or even the “pause” button, which is what I tried to find after failing to find the “rewind” button. Growing up happens. Time goes on and 2011 arrives.
And 2011 brings a lot: My last semester of college. Graduation. Becoming a real adult. Finding a real job. Paying bills. Paying back loans. It should be intimidating. And yes, I’m slightly terrified but I’m so excited. I typically fear change and everything that comes a long with it but I am choosing to embrace it this time.
Within embracing it, I am choosing to go slow. I need to be intentional. I cannot take it for granted. I almost feel as though I can’t blink because if I blink it will be over before I know it. I want to go on more adventures. I want to make more friends. I want to cherish and value the friends I have now. I want to experience everything about my beautiful school. Point Loma is my sponge and I am going to soak up everything until it is dry. But really.
So Goodbye 2010, you were stellar. But I’m moving on and embracing the new year. Cheers to you, 2011. I have a feeling you won’t let me down.
I’ve been trying to find the “rewind” button for awhile now. To go back to playing in the sandbox. To go back to playing hide and go seek. To go back to swinging on the swings in the playground. Things were simple then. Okay. I still play hide and go seek and swing on swings. Perhaps, it’s in rebellion and protest of growing up. Because growing up means, well, having to become a grown up. I, for one, am not a fan.
But it’s inevitable. We can’t find the “rewind” button or even the “pause” button, which is what I tried to find after failing to find the “rewind” button. Growing up happens. Time goes on and 2011 arrives.
And 2011 brings a lot: My last semester of college. Graduation. Becoming a real adult. Finding a real job. Paying bills. Paying back loans. It should be intimidating. And yes, I’m slightly terrified but I’m so excited. I typically fear change and everything that comes a long with it but I am choosing to embrace it this time.
Within embracing it, I am choosing to go slow. I need to be intentional. I cannot take it for granted. I almost feel as though I can’t blink because if I blink it will be over before I know it. I want to go on more adventures. I want to make more friends. I want to cherish and value the friends I have now. I want to experience everything about my beautiful school. Point Loma is my sponge and I am going to soak up everything until it is dry. But really.
So Goodbye 2010, you were stellar. But I’m moving on and embracing the new year. Cheers to you, 2011. I have a feeling you won’t let me down.
God is good all the time. All the time, God is good.
One of my favorite things to do is to go to my favorite coffee shop and read, write, people watch. Today has been a constant reflection of this past year. As I do it this morning, I can't help but feel so blessed for what 2010 brought. God blessed me in so many ways this year and I am so thankful. God is so so good.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth.
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of joy, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel's voices
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, Oh night, oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise his holy name
Christ is the Lord
Oh praise His name forever
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel's voices
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night oh night divine
Flood's Christmas Concert- Gate Called Beautiful
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of joy, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel's voices
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, Oh night, oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise his holy name
Christ is the Lord
Oh praise His name forever
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel's voices
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night oh night divine
Flood's Christmas Concert- Gate Called Beautiful
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Home sweet home.
Can I just say that I absolutely love being home? Especially during the Holidays! Despite the mounds of homework to be done, there's something so relaxing about being somewhere familiar. I love everything that home brings and this time it was no exception.
Sitting by the fireplace.
Sipping coffee while taking up a new hobby- knitting!
Amazing God time!
And of course, this little one! I think I'm in love.
Can I just stay home for forever??
Friday, November 26, 2010
Praise God.
Thanksgiving. Family, football, food. I’m afraid that we have lost the true meaning of Thanksgiving. It’s a time to be thankful for what we have been given. It’s a time to realize how amazingly blessed we are. It’s a time to recognize the God of the universe who saved us and gives us life every day. We should be rejoicing and praising God, not just on Thanksgiving, but everyday.
I am thankful for…
God. I am constantly becoming more aware of how much He loves me. He has blessed me in more ways than I could imagine. He has given me everything that I am thankful for. He is there in my troubles; He is there in my joy. He will never forsake me. I have done nothing to deserve this beautiful love but I thank Him so much that He found me, saved me, and loved me. Praise God.
Family. I take for granted everything they have done for me. I wouldn’t be at Point Loma without them. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them. I am realizing the sacrifices they have made to get me to where I am and I am blown away. I am so thankful for their patience, generosity, and love.
Friends. I have the most amazing friends. I thank God for knowing exactly who I needed at exactly what time in my life. These friendships, centered around Christ, have been the most fulfilling relationships that I have experienced. I could not ask for better friends to be surrounded by. I am daily encouraged, prayed for, and loved by these men and women of God. Thank you.
Cov group. To think that last year I did NOT want to be a Facilitator at all and now it is one of the biggest blessings in my life. I cherish the fact that I get to work with a leadership team who have become some of my best friends. I enjoy going to meetings and being surrounded by these wonderful God-fearing men and women. I light up when I see them and never want to leave. To go throughout my day knowing that these people love me and pray for me is a phenomenal feeling. I love them all and am eternally grateful for this wonderful surprise of a blessing.
Point Loma. My last year at this beautiful school has made me realize how honored I am to go here. Not only is it beautiful on the outside, but the people who walk this campus are the best people I’ve known. The community offered here is like none other and my heart breaks with the thought of leaving. Even things I used to complain about I have come to love just for the mere fact that I will be leaving in less than a year. Cheers to you Point Loma, you constantly amaze me and I will miss you more than I realized.
Thank you God. You have amazed me again with how much You give me.
[Psalm 107: 1] Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
I am thankful for…
God. I am constantly becoming more aware of how much He loves me. He has blessed me in more ways than I could imagine. He has given me everything that I am thankful for. He is there in my troubles; He is there in my joy. He will never forsake me. I have done nothing to deserve this beautiful love but I thank Him so much that He found me, saved me, and loved me. Praise God.
Family. I take for granted everything they have done for me. I wouldn’t be at Point Loma without them. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them. I am realizing the sacrifices they have made to get me to where I am and I am blown away. I am so thankful for their patience, generosity, and love.
Friends. I have the most amazing friends. I thank God for knowing exactly who I needed at exactly what time in my life. These friendships, centered around Christ, have been the most fulfilling relationships that I have experienced. I could not ask for better friends to be surrounded by. I am daily encouraged, prayed for, and loved by these men and women of God. Thank you.
Cov group. To think that last year I did NOT want to be a Facilitator at all and now it is one of the biggest blessings in my life. I cherish the fact that I get to work with a leadership team who have become some of my best friends. I enjoy going to meetings and being surrounded by these wonderful God-fearing men and women. I light up when I see them and never want to leave. To go throughout my day knowing that these people love me and pray for me is a phenomenal feeling. I love them all and am eternally grateful for this wonderful surprise of a blessing.
Point Loma. My last year at this beautiful school has made me realize how honored I am to go here. Not only is it beautiful on the outside, but the people who walk this campus are the best people I’ve known. The community offered here is like none other and my heart breaks with the thought of leaving. Even things I used to complain about I have come to love just for the mere fact that I will be leaving in less than a year. Cheers to you Point Loma, you constantly amaze me and I will miss you more than I realized.
Thank you God. You have amazed me again with how much You give me.
[Psalm 107: 1] Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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