Things I found out today...
-My alarm sounds even when my phone is turned off.
-You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. trust in the LORD forever for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4)
-Nothing makes Gretchen happier than readying her notes and finding out that she is at the end.
-Napping is a wonderful thing.
Love the Lord, all you his saints!
The Lord preserves the faithful
But abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
All you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:23-24
-Lisa is adorable when she’s grouchy.
-Hic-ups are so cute.
-I have amazing parents that take very good care of me.
-It’s important for a virtuous woman to be strong “she dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. (Pro. 31:17 *on my way to the gym*)
-The next six weeks are going to be crazy fun!
-God is near, especially when we are vulnerable.
Life and such
Break has been lovely. I’ve gotten caught up with family and friends, so the next seven weeks shouldn’t be too bad. I’m ready to get back to work. I need to really concentrate on my schoolwork. The last few weeks before break were horribly hard but that was because all my midterms and papers were due at the same time. It won’t be that way anymore. Thanks for praying for me. I know at least some of you were, and I really appreciate it.
Luke, Beth, Anna and I are all driving to Pennsylvania on Monday. Luke got accepted to Grove City, and he’s going to be there this fall. I’m really excited to be out there with him. He’s an awesome guy and I’m so thankful that God is giving us some extra time to get close and hang out.
I did my first public school observation on Thursday and it was incredible. I loved being in the school. I visited Ms. Townsend’s 7th grade Social Studies class at North View Middle school. I’m learning how to be a teacher, and watching her renewed my passion. She had me grade her quizzes and it was interesting because grading takes a long time. I’m beginning to catch a glimpse of what teaching requires. I am excited. God knows what He’s doing, and I’m glad.
We have seven weeks until the end of the semester which means we are just past half way. I’m looking forward to improving some grades, picking up another work shift, maintaining a workout schedule, enjoying some fun times with friends, and getting to know my Risen Lord through faith. I’ve learned lately that Jesus really wants me to give myself 100% to task. I enjoy coasting on about 60%. I like to think I’m multitasking but I’m usually just being lazy. These next few weeks the goal is to be all there all the time. You know what I mean?
Ok I’m going to head to bed. Jesus Christ is risen. It is no small thing that He died for us, and that He lives. Just think, our Lord concurred death. No one can do that, but He did. I know that my Redeemer lives!
Oh, really quick, I’ll try to do better at posting. Sorry.
"So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." II Timothy 2:22
Sometime we like to trick ourselves into thinking that the Bible doesn't have much to say about some areas of our lives. What I have noticed is that I enjoy believing that lie when in reality I am just reading what I want to read. The Scriptures are packed full of truths that hit home so the question is not, for example, "why doesn't the Bible lay out a pattern for dating/courting, or even just guy/girl friendship?" Rather, the question is, "The Bible commands me to honor my parents, to flee youthful passion, to pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, and a maintain a pure heart. Therefore, how can I die to myself in order to obey my loving Father in Heaven?"
The truth is that often when we believe the Bible is unclear or "hard to understand" the meaning of the passage we are dealing with is a simple one, but it's hard for our deceitful hearts to submit. Yet
there is strength to be found in the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that His yoke is easy, and I can bear testimony that walking in the light is a delightful thing though at times it can cause frustration. The law is not to bind us but rather to free us.
May we find refuge in the Word and in His holy way. Pursue Him and you will not be
disappointed.
Rebekah's Prayer
Heavenly Father,
You are God and you have made this glorious creation. Thank you for the order and beauty of the world. Lord you have given each of your people a task to fulfill for the kingdom's sake. Right now you have placed me in college to learn. You are preparing me for a life of service. Lord God I am overwhelmed with the load of work I have before me this week. My exams and papers seem to be stacked up against me as a reminder of my weakness and dependence on you alone. Lord please get me through and may I be more than a conqueror through Him who loves me. I know that my grades play a insignificant part in the eternal spectrum. Yet I know that you require me to give 100% to my work so that you may be glorified. Please help me to run this race with my eyes on Jesus Christ. Thank you for being with me and for sustaining me through every moment of my life. Lord I am reminded that my days are numbered, therefore may this day be lived to the fullest for Jesus' sake. Lord please bless each of your children today. May we live out the truth of the Gospel so that men may see and come to you know the only true God. Lord thank you for loving me and filling my heart with an inexpressible joy.
In the name of the Perfect One who died on our behalf Jesus the Christ I pray.
Amen.
