We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And th life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13
As much as it’s hard to let go, I’m learning to turn to God. I’m learning to desire God more and more because of everything. There are days when I believe I’m seriously over everything, but then there are other days when I’m not so sure. Regardless, I know it’s a healing process and these kinds of things don’t just disappear. I wish that it did, but man, God has bigger plans for me and I have faith that all in good time… He will reveal so much more.
I am sad to have lost a friend in this and there’s no denying that, ever, but I know someday, God will bring two souls together to truly glorify Him through it. I’m glad to have been a tool to be used for you by God as you were a tool used by God for me. All in all, thank You.
Even more thanks for all this happening when it did… Without You, I would be a huge mess. All glory and praise to You.
Lately… This has been life. Being away from home is sometimes an inconvenient feeling deep inside, but I’m so thankful for the friends I’ve met in Irvine.
It is better to wait on the Lord God Almighty
And put your trust fully in Him.
It is better to look for His wisdom and time
Than lean on what you understand.
We have a Father who sees from above.
He knows when we have been tested enough.
And He’ll work together all things
On behalf of the children that He dearly loves.
So take heart and be strong.
Though His ways may seem long.
It is better to wait, better to wait on the Lord.
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— John Elliot, “It is Better to Wait on the Lord” (via agirlwaiting)
The past two quarters in Irvine has been such a big adventure. I’ve learned so much throughout the journey here so far and I’m still learning so much. For a long time there was a stagnant time where things just seemed so dry and no matter how much I thought that I desired God, it just wasn’t cutting it. The beginning of Spring quarter is where I realized that I have to snap myself back to reality. I’ve been succumbing to the low life of nothingness. Constantly, I found myself looking down on myself and feeling pathetic of myself ever since the Summer of 2011.
Now I’m here a month later and really feeling so much different. The instant gratifications are so useless to me and I’m beginning to learn true satisfaction through Christ. I’m so much happier than I’ve ever been and it’s because of how content I’ve been without having to depend on friends and guys for the first time in my life. My true satisfaction and true happiness is found in Christ and Christ alone. I find myself wanting to look to God for everything and really rooting myself deeply into His word.
Nothing has really changed much in my life except for the immense trust and faith I put into the Lord. Through this, my insides have been completely changed. The roots of my evil and the hurts are really being dissipated and healed through prayer. Oh praise God!
Is it really that time of my life where people around me that I personally know are getting married? I found out about two people that got engaged today and boy… I’m so excited for them!
And putting aside the unnecessary drama of whatever, I’m so glad to have been asked to be maid of honor. New motivation to get more fit, make sure my cousin looks gorgeous on her day, and help with the official m.o.h. duties. I’m so excited! :)
Congratulations my dearest cousin! The day has finally come. :)
I really love Glee’s covers. Only thing that’s got me listening to secular music…
But you didn’t have to cut me off make out like it never happend and that we were nothing and I don’t even need your love but you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough You didn’t have to stoop so low have your friends collect your records and then change your numbers I guess that I don’t need that though now you’re just somebody that I used to know…
christinetsang asked: yes! we just had pre-lims today! alice and diana where there, but you never seem to be with them :( it's going to be my last show ever in socal!
haha yeah sundays are usually a no-go for me. but i’m sure saturday should be fine :) !!
As I’m currently covering my QT’s on Acts, I came upon Acts 7:54-60 tonight…
When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”
At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.
(NIV)
I just imagined this scene and brought me to really feel for Stephen. It’s not often that I hear about people speaking much on Stephen, but wow…
And also a reminder…
Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God — or rather are known by God — how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.
