Sunday, May 22, 2011

procrastination? yes please.

          boy, I have not been on this thing in months. Instead of writing my critical essay, I have decided to not conquer procrastination and blog instead. In the past couple of months, I have just been reevaluating my life and everything that comes along with it. Nonetheless, it's been hard, but very eye-opening and a huge glimpse at God's better purpose. A couple months ago I listened to one of Francis Chan's sermons on surrender, and I think of it everyday. Me, out of all people, try my best to avoid this topic of "surrender". In complete and utter honesty, I like things to go my way and through that I still strive to give all glory and praise to God. But what I have learned is actually the very opposite of this. Through this new stage of life, I have acquired the knowledge of what true surrender looks like. I have given up numerous possessions and materials, and yes, it was hands down one of the toughest things to do, but through that God rewards you. Trials surely are your mercies in disguise.
          On a different note, four of the girls in my small group got baptized today, and I also got to hear my best friend share her testimony at the 5 oclock service at my church. It was a blessed day full of weeping, laughter, rejoicing, and awakening. I feel so honored to have such dear friends, and an amazing church which I can call home. Be blessed my lovely friends and family.         

2 comments:

  1. "In complete and utter honesty, I like things to go my way and through that I still strive to give all glory and praise to God. But what I have learned is actually the very opposite of this."

    Amen and well said! This is something that I have had to re-learn in every season of life...but I draw even closer to God each time.

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  2. Amen!! God never ceases to amaze me

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