What are you thankful for?

There are many things that I am so thankful for... I was asked to give a 30 second spiel on what I am thankful for on Sunday. As I sat down to think about it, I began to realize that I have so many things to be thankful for...which is why I asked what are you thankful for? I am thankful for the plan God has for my life and how he brought me to my church. I am thankful for my leaders that he placed in my life to help me grow and who refine me. I am thankful for how God placed me at Grand View so I could help share the Good News of Jesus with people. I am thankful for the ability to share the gospel with others and see them grow. I am thankful for God's calling and purpose for my life. I am thankful for my salvation from Jesus and that I am a child of God. I am thankful for brothers and sisters who always have my back. I am thankful for how much the Lord has taught me in the last year and how much he still wants to teach me. I am thankful for how God always provides in every situation. I am thankful for my roommates who I have learned a lot from these past years and how He placed each one in my life for a specific reason. I am thankful for many things but the one thing I am so truly thankful for is how much God is Faithful. He is faithful no matter what happens in my life.

Things Accomplished

In this past week so far, I have been able to catch up on drawings. I am so thankful that I have not had the urge to go on facebook for almost a week. It has been a great experience and I have completed many tasks that I had been putting off. I am so excited for this weekend because I have a wedding on Friday, church Saturday, and Celebration Sunday on Sunday. I am so excited because I will be able to catch up with people who I don't see very often. I am also excited for this weekend because I get to a part of an event where people dress up as Princesses and Pirates. This weekend is going to be busy but I am prepared and ready.

Media Fast

This week I decided to go on a media fast from Facebook. I decided to start on Friday the 30th and not be on it for one week. One of my friends decided to do this and i think it is a great idea. I think with not going on Facebook for one week, I will be able to get many projects accomplished that I have been wanting to work on. I am excited to see how much of a difference it will make in my life. If you need to get a hold of me, use my email, call, or text me. I am also fasting from watching Grey's anatomy and Private Practice because they take up time. Have a great weekend!

Down The Road

This month has flown by quickly. I remember counting down the days until my birthday and since my birthday was yesterday, it feels weird. I am thanking Jesus for keeping the weather warm enough so it did not snow on my birthday. This month has been full of many challenges, but God has been using them to grow me. I am thankful that God knows our hearts and thoughts before we do because He loves His children. I have been able to watch God change lives this month. A woman from my parent's church has been on an adoption journey for awhile now and the LORD finally answered their prayers with a little girl. I am so glad that God is faithful and has better plans in store for us than we could ever imagine. I am so glad that He has great plans for my life. I am going on a trip in December to see my brother and his family for an extended time and I am truly blessed because I know God will use me on this trip. I also am preparing to write support letters to raise funds and prayer support for a mission trip in March with my church. I am so excited to see how God is going to use me on this trip. I am excited to see what happens in November and the time leading up to the trip.

Change

This month has been about changes. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is starting to cool down, family is going on vacation, friends are still challenging me, and God is changing me. This weekend, I will be attending a conference called FOCUS. I am so excited to be around brothers and sisters who will help me grow. I am looking forward to building relationships and having fun learning more about Jesus. In a little over a week, I am going to be taking a trip with some friends to northern Iowa. I am excited to spend some time with these women because they challenge me to live for Jesus. This time is going to be so fun because we will be able to get to know one another better. More to come later this month

Just Run

Over the last month, I have been challenged by brothers and sisters. It has been difficult but at the same time very rewarding. I have enjoyed being pushed out of my comfort zone! I have seen so many things answered and so many rewards. That's all for now

God's Timing

As I reflect on the past two weeks, I am so encouraged by God. I decided towards the end of July that I would stop running from God's calling to go to Spain for a mission trip with my church in Des Moines. I am so excited for this because I know it is what God wants me to do with my life. He has called me to stay in Des Moines and love my family here. I was a little leary to go back to Grand View this week, because I just wanted to travel this school year. God decided to tell me to stay at GV towards the end of July as well. I am working on being content with living in Des Moines and giving up my desire to go all over the U.S. this fall and spring. God has a purpose and plan for me to be at Grand View and I am waiting to see what he has in store. As I was listening to a song this morning, I was super encouraged by the words. Here's a little excerpt from the song "I Will Go" by Starfield:
Let me not be blind with privilege
Give me eyes to see the pain
Let the blessing You've poured out on me
Not be spent on me in vain
Let this life be used for change

Have a great weekend!