Tuesday, July 18, 2006

We are ME-Monsters :) - (I stole this quote)

Like most of you at times, I have been trying to figure out what to post on this thing. I have so much to say, but for some reason when I sit in front of my computer I start thinking and then I go blank. But, I think I have enough to talk about now.
Things have been crazy, but a good kind of crazy :) The Shelly Moore Band members were able to come home and get some much needed rest before going out to spread the word through music around the states again...so be praying for them.
I was able to hang out with the roomie for a few days, so that was good. I was spending some time with the family too and that was good. I have been going to 2 different bible studies and church has been keeping me busy. I like it! I've noticed that in the past few weeks the Lord has been working on a lot in my life. Learning how to keep up with my prayers and study time along with my full time job and looking for a second part time job has been stressful, but I have been pretty patient believe it or not.
Work has been pretty stressful for me too. Being the only female on site and dealing with people who are so lost is so hard. It's not like I can talk to any of these guys about anything. I have lunch by myself most of the time, when I do decide to take a lunch. I think it's good most times because that's when I really devote that time to scripture and reading books that will help me strengthen my walk with the Lord.
I think God is really helping me see the difference he has made in my life within the past 4 years. Moreso now than ever. I really want my main priority to become devine pursuit, not a performance! I want Christ to reflect off of my words, actions and thoughts. Life comes with so much drama attached. Through dealing with the drama we get lost in it. Eventually it's in our heads that we must find our place in the sun and soak it for all it's worth. Mainly, a "me-centric" lifestyle is what it's all about these days.
Where did this come from right? Yeah, I have just noticed a lot of different things within myself as well as the people I have been watching from the side lines. A few weeks ago I started to get curious about some things. While wondering what the deal was with me and some of the things I would put before God that didn't even matter. It's not like I can take any of this stuff with me to heaven. Jesus will not say,"umm...did you bring that phat car with you up here?, cause I really wanted to ride in it and show off some bling today."
I know that it feels good to get stuff and it's especially freeing when you get those things as a result of your hard work. Just think about what I said in the last sentance....read it again. OK ...... now put all of your energy into prayer, work, friends, and life in general instead of working towards that car, or whatever else you desire that has nothing to do with glorifying God. The result of that will be more rewarding than anything you can buy for yourself. God is preparing us for the next step in our lives. Though none of us really know what it may be....Be excited friends! I am!! I feel better now :)

I hope there were enough paragraphs in my post J-diggs ;)

3 comments:

Adam and Natalie said...

I heard the term "ME-monsters" yesterday on the radio. Was that where you got it from?

Patti said...

Actually...it's a quote from a Brian Regan show I saw. It was pretty funny.

Jay said...

and if you get peanut butter....get smoooth :)

brian regan is hee-freaking-larious

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