peace
Isn't it a beautiful day? Goodness, what did we do to deserve such blessings. When you think about all that is involved in a beautiful day it's overwhelming really. I have had a really really good day. I got some good sleep last night, and I did well on my quiz for History class. It's just exciting.
I'm off to a busy afternoon and I won't really be home until later this evening, and that's ok.
Well have a wonderful day. Smile for every reason that you can think of and all the ones that don't come to mind=)
little known facts that I have realized recently:
Craisins are a naturally fat free snack!
Writing a list in ink (rather than pencil) makes it more intense. (You know, because than it's like there forever... yeah.)
Most sixteen year olds don't take nine children to Pizza Hut all by themselves.
Girls scout cookies are pretty much the world's greatest reason for annual GSC smiles. (GSC stands for Girl Scout Cookies- Marges we should make a club. lol)
The mail is always late the day after a holiday.
Rice cakes are my new favorite snack. They come in a pack of 14 and they only cost $1.78 at the Walmart next to Christina's house.
Having a Great Week club (you know the GC club) is pretty much a great idea for a great week.
Writing with a green pencil on a orange index card is a great way to make a statement.
It's good to know that we are at the top of the food chain.
a good week
Hey guys.
It's going to be a great week. Marge and I have already decided that no matter what, we are going to have a great week.
So far so good. I am having a good week thus far, and I hope that you all will have one as well.
*smiles*
alive... sorta
Guys... *said in a little sad voice* I really don't want to be right now. I am awake only because of coffee and the stubborn will inside that refuses to fail. *Sigh* you know, God is good even when things don't seem good. I should keep this in mind.
I will be up late. Feel more than free to write nice comments. I understand if you don't though, because you all have school to do, and prolly are just as tired (maybe more so) than I am. Don't forget that we live, and it's not just to get stuff done.
an update
In my earlier post I informed you all that my great grand-mother was on her death bed. Thank you for your prayers and concern. It means a lot. We were all surprised to find her sitting in her hospital chair energetically smiling when we walked in the door. Mama, (that is what we call her) is in a very healthy condition. She has suffered physical trials, but God has seen fit to restore her to health and she is going back to live in her home, by herself, tomorrow. It's amazing.
It was really good to see her. God has given me a great heritage. She looked very weak today, but she never complained. In fact, all she spoke of was the blessings God has given her. It was really encouraging. Seriously, if she can do that with all she has been through at 94, than surely I a young nerd of 16 can try.
It's funny how the reality of death changes my perspective on life. I really want to spend a couple weekends this spring helping Mama out. She lives by herself, and she has for decades. I don't respect my elders the way I should. She was talking today about college during the depression, and how I need to realize the oppertunities I have to get a degree to help people. She suggested nursing or teaching, and then pointed out that if I was a nurse I would fall in love with a brilliant doctor and "that would be so fun!" *nervous laugh*
Oh, life is too short to be so focused on me. I must break out of this box. I must face my fears. I must make strides toward the great goals of Christ's Kingdom. I must stop hoping in what the future may hold, and rather determine to make the present count as blessing to our God. I must endure the small hardships of life with meekness and faith. I must learn from the saints that walk before me. I must fix my eyes on Jesus and continue to draw my strength from Him. I must show compassion to all. I must use discernment in my words. I must remember that I am a daughter of the King.
In my private worship this week I found an amazing part of Scripture. The people of Israel are freaking out because the Egyptians are coming after them with swift and cruel chariots. They have just been freed from salvery, and they see the army coming and they cry outwith great distress. Then...:
"Moses said to the people,
'Fear not,
stand firm,
and see the salvation of the LORD,
which He will work for you today.
For the Egyptians whom you see today,
you shall never see again.
The LORD will fight for you,
and you have only to be silent."
Exodus 14:13-14
When I freak out about life, when school seems to overwhelm, and I get too concerned about all the things that lie ahead, this is what I must remember:
God says to me,
Rebekah, fear not.
Stand firm.
And see the salvation of the LORD.
He will work it out for you today.
The enemy/impossibilities you see before you today
you shall never see again.
The LORD will fight for you.
You just need to be quiet.
Shhhh.
As you know, God split the sea in half to fulfill His promise to His people.
What an awesome God we serve.
It's ok
I am going to visit my great grandmother today. It's last minute because she is really sick, so I will be gone until mid afternoon. This will most likely be the last time I see her. I would really apperciate your prayers. From what I can tell she is a believer, but just ask that God would use our visit to minister to her suffering heart. The woman has lived 94 years, and she has been through many trials.
Thank you.
Also, as a side note, I want to encourage all of you to stay strong. Remember that school is a calling, remember that we do it for Jesus. Just think, He desires us to study well and to strive to do our best. Don't do school in place of private worship, but do school as an act of worship, because it's through out school that we come to know Him even better. Honor Him by your diligence and discipline.
I will try to do the same.
Have a fantastic day in His name.
Isn't it interesting...
Do you ever wonder how much of our lives we don't know? I mean, in the book of Job the plot of the story is revealed to the readers of God's Word, but not to Job himself. Do you think that as we speak God is instructing the devil how far he can go with us His children?
Sometimes I rediscover the fact that the things I go through don't only effect me. When I struggle, that situation or issue isn't cut off from those people around me. When God answers my prayers with "no" it may be because He answers someone else's prayers with "yes." The amazing part is that our God is so powerful, so wise, so wonderful, so beyond comprehension that everything works together for our good and His glory. It's not like, my gain is some elses lack. When we are in the body everything has an effect on everyone in one small way or another. It's really really complex, and Heaven is going to be even better.
I'm really excited that we have Biblestudy tonight. I'm looking forward to it.
*Becca gets up from computer to go and make coffee*
Ok you guys I am a little concerned about this whole college/major decision. (Ok that was sorta funny you've got to admit. lol.) The more I think, talk and pray about it the more I am at a loss. I really don't want to switch half way through the process. I want know my direction and walk the path.
I was talking with my dad about it the other night. I asked him where the line should be drawn on being gifted in something and doing that, or going after something that requires more discipline and dedication, that doesn't come as naturally. See, alot of the things that nurses have to work with just don't come to me naturally. Paying attention to details is something I need grow in, and I have trouble pain. I mean that, I feel people's pain in a very real way. Nurses need to be compassionate, so that is good, but I would really have to train myself to handle a lot. I guess that is true for everyone right? My question is, there are things that come to me naturally, for example speech, drama, History, etc etc., does that mean that I should develop and use those gifts in the area of teaching or something of that nature? It would be really great if you would pray for me in this. Those of you who already are praying, thank you so much. I know that God will hear you and answer in His good time. Plus, as a few have said, there are things that I am not even considering that may be God's best. So...
Something that I haven't been able to get off my mind lately is elderly care. I love talking with older people. I really love to encourage them, and make them smile. I love to learn from their wisdom and help them in any way I can. So I wonder, is this my calling. Should I major in basic nursing and something like History or communications and then work with the elderly. I talked with Daddy about that too. The cool thing is that I could see myself doing that, because intense nursing training wouldn't be so much of an issue, and I could also do things I love like gardening and cooking. I am thinking about a job where I do house calls or something, and just spend a few hours a day helping people. I know stuff like that happens, but I don't know how you go about studying for it. I just feel my gift of emotional/spiritual inspiration could be greatly used in that way.
Well, that is just an update on my life. I need to get myself some coffee and head off to Christina's. Thank you for listening and for your prayers. I love you guys.
Rebekah's wit (or lack of it)
Life will be over soon,
so thank God for the moon.
Don't run through life forgetting to be kind.
Because someday
you may be left behind.
Roses aren't always red,
and violets are purple, not blue.
I'm just glad that doesn't change
the things that love can do.
For everything there is a season,
but God doesn't always show us the reason.
It's not: "Jesus has a wonderful plan for you life."
It's: "
Wonderful Jesus has a plan for you life."
We have a lot to do,
and somehow we'll get through.
Make sure to pray.
This may be your last day.
Remember what He has done.
Then, laugh and sing and run.
Tale as Old as Time...
A Lesson Learned:
I had an excellent weekend. One of the lessons God taught me was a lesson of will. For the last several months I have been working through the challenge of submitting my will to the will of God Almighty. I struggled through the lesson of learning to pray "Thy will be done," and God gently and firmly showed me over and over again that I must yield to His hand, and trust Him.
On Saturday a new dimension of His will was made known to me. The concept I had so long been dealing with in my life, had now developed into the truth that: I know His will. God showed me that I shouldn't be content with simply praying "Thy will be done." I must also realize that His will is written out before me in great detail. By reading His Holy Word I learn His will.
My lesson is to live His will out. It's an active waiting on His name. I often dwell on the possibilities of the future, which is why it was so important for me to yield my will to His, but now I must work on living for today. Living out His will this moment, and then trusting that He will care for tomorrow and all the days after that.
A simple lesson, but one I must strive to establish in my life. I hope it makes sense. See, I have come to the point in my life when I desire the will of God above all else. What I now realize is that, that claim is not just something for the future; it is very much a present claim. It's something I must/can do something about at this very second. I am learning that the will of God won't be done if I simply trust Him with my future. The will of God is done by my moment by moment decisions. His will is done when I choose to serve and obey Him with my whole heart.
Some of you may be wondering why I titled this post "Tale as Old as Time..." That is one of my absolute favorite phrases in one of my favorite songs. Love is a tale as old as time. It's God's love that is so strong, so beautiful and so pure. It's His steadfast love that brings me to the point of desiring Him. It's His unfailing love that is so breathtaking. I don't know, I see the connection, but I think differently than a lot of people. =)
Love you guys.
I will be gone for a few days
Hey guys.
I want to say thanks for all your encouragment. I am going on a weekend retreat, so I will be back on Sunday afternoon. Please take care a little pig while I am gone. I will miss her.
Enjoy every moment that God has granted you. Live to His glory.
Hey Everybody
Well it's Wednesday, and a new month. That's exciting because January can be really long, but it's over. Well my ride just showed up for Physics so I have to go. Thanks for listening for half a moment.
Love God today!
*Smile*
