Run to Christ

I hate sin. It ruins everything the Lord has made. It makes people selfish. It makes people hate others. Love others or things too much. It makes us fear, so we run. It makes us worrisome or carefree. Above all it takes our focus off of Christ. We make everything else our idols. I know that we can't get away from this on earth. But I choose to say run away from the idols and run to Christ. He brings the everlasting Joy, where everything else just fades and fails.

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:12

Your love oh Lord reaches to the heavens

My life has changed so much in the past 6 months. It can be really difficult learning to adapt to them. I know that the Lord provides changes and trials like these to make us stronger, but sometimes the weight of it can be really overwhelming. Tonight has been one of those overwhelming nights, where I just don't have the energy to fight it. Yet, even though I feel so alone, I feel the Lord's arms wrapped tightly around me. It's like being little and falling down. The scratches still hurt, but nothing beats the comfort of your mom or dad holding onto you.

"How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7

Good start :)

Spring break has been pretty good so far. Friday I spent the afternoon with Sarah looking at wedding dresses because in about 6 months she'll be marrying Kevin :) Whoo! We went to a wedding show called Making Memories where you can buy used dresses for cheap and the money goes to breast cancer patients. They weren't super cheap if you ask me, and unfortunately since Sarah is so small, they didn't have much of a selection. It was awkward leaving without anything, they made her try on this horrid dress. Well, they didn't make her, but she felt bad haha. They did give us pretty flowers as we left though. Then we departed to drop off our brownies at church and stop for a delicious dinner at chipotle before the Westminster Conference. [Told you I eat there a lot ;)]

Saturday was fun as well despite my horrible headache that refused to go away. Hung out with Sarah again, where the plan was to bike ride in the beautiful weather. We ate brownies and looked at Panama pictures instead haha :) Then hungout with Caitlin for a bit which is always fun! Went to dinner and a movie with her and Stacy after. We saw Alice and Wonderland, which of course was weird, but I expected it so I wasn't too bummed. I thought it was well put together, but when I can't understand half the made up words it kinda looses my interest. And the ending with the dancing was just too cheesy. But a lot of people liked it; to each his own.

OH, and I got my amazon books that I ordered for my birthday last week too. They got here so fast! Amazon is the best. I got two new commentaries, and a book on the basics of linguistics. The first commentary is for children and its on leviticus. Yes I said for children, but I think it can be for both. Steve Casseli recommended it, and I'm enjoying it so much. I've always had a difficult time reading leviticus, and this has helped tremendously. It's by Nancy E. Ganz, if anyones interested. The second commentary is on Zechariah. I'm so thankful for books like these.

I used to never read that much, but I've found the older I get, especially throughout college, the more I thoroughly enjoy it. I'm a slow reader, and I think that's what makes me lose interest and eventually I stop and start reading something else. I've definitely gotten better and am starting to discipline myself to finish. Still working on it though haha.

"Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God"-
2 Corinthians 3:4-5

Colds are annoying!

I really suck at keeping this up! haha Oh well. I do want to keep this though, in case I end up moving and doing crazy fun adventures. Which reminds me, I'm growing up too fast!! 21 already, since when did that happen? And graduation in decemeber?? Not gonna lie, it's freaking me out. Not really sure what the heck I'm gonna do. More school..work first..only the Lord knows right now. It's so comforting trusting in Him. It calms me more than anything. I have a cold right now, and basically can't breathe out of my nose, not fun at all, and right before spring break! Which I am very thankful for. A week will be nice to just not think about school, oh wait, that's right, I have homework. It'll still be nice to relax somewhat though.

Oh and random, but went to olive garden to celebrate my bday with my favorite girls, and got a new meal. Chicken and Gniocci Vernose. AMAZING. Seriously, so good. It's a must try for those who haven't yet! Alright, nyquil is quicking in. Finally get to sleep in tomorrow. Maybe I'll be in the mood to write again tomorrow, pahah who really knows.

Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."