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| There is a danger in situations like this-
When you grow up knowing God, but not having to fully trust Him. There
comes a time when you have to put your whole life in His hands because
you have no other option. Until a person realizes this, there may be a
lack of real intimacy with Christ. I grew up in a very stable home, but
I have reached that point of total reliance on God. What do you do
except say, "God, I am yours. I have no power here. You do".
God has been so faithful to me it brings me to tears because I know how
gracious God has been to me in my life. Then I look deep into my soul,
at who I am, and it amazes me that God could love me in such a way. I
try to ignore things at times...it never works. Then, when I can
release those insecurities and feelings to God, I find the most perfect
peace deep within my soul.
I wrote this note about a year ago to encourage a friend of mine who
was going through a rough time. It served a purpose then, but I believe
that in the busyness of the end of the semester we, as a student body,
can gain some encouragement from this note.
We are all busy right now. Some of us feel on top of everything, yet
others are feeling suffocated by the pressure. Let us not despair.
Rather, lean on the strong arm of Christ and he will sustain you.
Martin Luther has a famous quote, "I have so much to do today that I'll
never get it all done if I don't pray more". Brothers and Sisters in
Christ please devote these last days of the semester to God. Put your
total reliance on Him. Do not loose sight of God's mercies in your own
life.
My prayer is this: "Lord, faith isn't just emotions. When I get that
empty stranded feeling, I know it's nothing you put in my heart. I
don't want to be eaten up with worry- just consumed with your word.
Amen".
Lamentations 3:22-23
"It is of the Lords mercies that we are not consumed, because his
passions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy
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| I think I forgot Xanga existed...anyhow, life is good,
although I am really tired and ready for a break. There are
buisier times to come though, and I realize that. I know I
can't have a bad attitude about things, but sometimes that is a hard
habit to break. I think I look at most things positively though.
Last weekend I had a family reunion. I took Joy with me, and we really
had a good time. I hope that we have the oppertunity to do that again
sometime. And this weekend I have division retreat, it is always a good
time, but I wish I could just relax this weekend. All has been said....
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| Well, I am FINNALLY back at SWU. It has been
nice, although I am insanely tired. I have alot of cathing up to do and
transfewr students to meet. It really is nice to be back... not much
else to say...
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| Well, I was going to update on a few things the other day, but I was called to dinner and forgot. So I will write now what I was going to say then. Clubhouse Camp was simply AMAZING!!! I really had a great time. And the kids that I had in my cabin were great, and much to my surprise learned to listen to and respect me. Really I couldn't have been in charge of a better group of kids. One eight year old boy I had was great above them all, he was so full of energy and life, and he really seemed to like having me as his counselor. He endeared himself to me, and I will never forget that kid. Although he was a handfull at times.
Another thing worthy of making note is the fact that I only have one more week at home this summer!!! And today is August the 11'th, that means that Joy and myself have been dating for seven months. I am glad about that, however, I wish I was a little more patient to see her... I have tried to rush my summer along, but it is for a good cause.
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| Well, I move back to SWU in three weeks, that makes me incredibly happy! The reality of this fact is finnally here. I really can't wait to see everyone back at school, I have missed alot of people this summer.
I only have one more week to work at Ingles, because next week I am going to NC West District's Clubhouse Camp!!! I am going to be a counselor there, I couldn't be more excited! The week after Kid's Camp I work, and two weeks from now I have alot of resposibility with my home church's VBS. And then I move back to SWU!
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