So I'm sitting here trying to figure out what to write for my first blog. It should be powerful, and captivating, I can't seem to find the words to make that happen, so I shall just write... I have my ipod on listening to a song that gives me goosebumps, and makes me tear up everytime I hear it. It's by Jesus Culture, "how He loves us", and man, He sure does. God is more tangible in my life right now than ever before, yet it's still not enough sometimes. He definately satisfies the yearning in my soul, yet I'm left wanting more. More and more everyday, I desire to seek Him even more than the day before, but often that desire is not put into action. But regardless God is my daddy, and He satisfies all desires of this world, and beyond. He loves us, and for what reason I won't know until the day I see Him face to face, but His presence and His love I'm grateful. His grace, is something that I'm trying to still grasp more and more, though it is the hardest thing for me to grasp right now. But with that said I'm still eternally grateful for Him not only calling me, but choosing me.
One thing that is tangible for me to grasp is the love of the people God has placed in my life. There are so many friends, more than could be named here, that have done nothing but love. Yet, without their love I would still be on the outside of God's path. I'm here at Erin and Becca's house, and it's such a simple life here. Callie is by the fireplace just reading, Becca is playing on her Macbook, and Erin is asleep in her room. We're all in our own little worlds, yet God has interwoven those worlds. I'm about to brag on these three girls real quick because God has brought me closer to all three of them the past few months, and I just want to affirm them!
Becca- My first small group co-leader. I thought she hated me the first time I met her. But I thought that about so many of my close friends, and I just think the majority of it was insecurity on my part. Nonetheless, our relationship has far surpassed her just being my small group leader, she has become one of my closest friends. I love that in any situation she can laugh. I love that she's passionate about music (fyi, she's got the best itunes out of anyone out there!). She's passionate about change in the world. She's so so passionate about the power of prayer and interceding for others. I pray that God will reveal His perfect plan and will for this next stage of her life. And that it far exceedes all of her biggest dreams and wishes. That He is the Creator of this universe, and she is His passion.
Erin- (The party-pooper tonight, because she's asleep) What I would do without this girl. She's been in my life for a couple of years now, but sometimes it seems as if she's always been with me. She has been the one person in my life that has never fled. That has stood firmly and fought for me, even when I didn't know I was in a battle. She's seen the worst in me, and yet she's still right beside me. She dedicated many hours to help me, pray for me, lead me back to God, and just be my friend. During the hardest times of these last couple of years, she's the one person I ran to. I've slept many a times on this here couch trying to escape the pains of this world. But the door was always open, and this couch was always available. Her passion for children is about to be magnified. God is about to reveal His plan for her future, very very soon. I love that she loves people especially young children who have never had anyone else ever love them. I love that she always finds God in every situation. I love that she loves her friends so much, her family so much, and her sister so much.
Callie- Hmmmm...The first time I met this girl I was quite intimidated by her, 1) because she's so dang beautiful, and she walks with the confidence God has given her, and 2) dang that girl can SANG (insert ghetto voice please). It took quite some time for our friendship to get to the point of where it is right now. She has been such an answered prayer this year especially since 247 started. I was so worried that my friendships outside the program would suffer a lot, when the opposite has happened, especially with Callie. She's such a light in my life, and she's one of those people who really lights up a room when she walks in it. She has been called to use her voice for the Kingdom of God. She is called to sing people to freedom. She is called to bring girls to know her Abba Father, and for them to know how beautiful they are. She's shaking the gates of hell, and the devil is so scared of her that he tries to do whatever he can to shake her. But she won't be shaken. I pray that she continues her earnest persuit of her daddy. There's nothing that she wants more. And I love that about her.
I just wanted to write about these three awsome people, and how I'm more than blesssed to call them my friends. I've done nothing to deserve this friendship, but I'm thankful for it all in the same. I love these three.
Here's a song request to these three, you are welcome! :)
