Sunday, May 3, 2009

April Showers bring May Flowers

So its has officially been 1 month since the toy store I work at Zoom closed for relocation. I wont lie I was majorly nervous about how I was going to make it until the end of May with only 1 big paycheck coming in. However God has once again shown me the importance of having Faith. I have been out of Zoom for 4 weeks and I can honestly say I have not gone without anything. I actually feel as if I have had more money in my account in the last 4 weeks than I have in the last 4 months. I start to stress about bills being paid and when I look at my account it seems as if its stretching. Dont get me wrong, I have had to make a few sacrifices to not have to have yet another job on my list, but it has definately been worth it. I have really enjoyed my time off also. I thought I would be anxious to get back into the groove of things with a steady income but, I tell ya what, Im getting kind of spoiled not having to leave one job to go directly to another. I feel more refreshed and so much less stressed and tired. Its been a great break for sure. Ive had more time to come home and relax. For my birthday someone gave me a gift certificate to a Christian book store and I bought a new book called "Before you meet Prince Charming." It has really been speaking to me. It basically tells a story of a princess who goes through all these test and trials before meeting her prince charming. She listens to parents and consults with them and God and doesnt waste her time on frivolous relationships. Its been a great tool not only with the struggle of dating and marriage, but even with friendships. Its brought about new concepts to think about and the memory verses at the beginning of each chapter have been very encouraging. Another aspect of this book that I have extremely enjoyed is the challenge at the end of each chapter. I have been keeping a journal over the last few months and I have tried my best to make this journal one that I actually enjoy writing in. I take it to church with me and doodle and take notes and write out song lyrics and everything else, but I also keep it by my bed in order to write down some of the things this book is teaching me. Its great and I am excited to keep trusting in God not just financially, but in every aspect of my life. This morning in Sunday School we were asked if we have ever been tested in life and how that has impacted who we are today and I shared the story of Mamaw being a real test of faith for me and when Jeff asked me what that test taught me.. I stopped for a minute and said "That I can do (and make it through) all things through His strength. I cant do it alone, I need Him to help out." I know this post is kinda all over the place but those are my thoughts right now. I got home from church and watched Faith Like Potatoes and was just once again reassured the power that Faith in Christ holds. I have been listening to worship music for the last 45 minutes. The words to the song that have been going over and over in my head, are those of the song "I will Rise" by Chris Tomlin, we sang it this morning and I had to look it up on Youtube so that I could hear it again and again... here are the words...

"I Will Rise"

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
[x2]

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise



Here are a few of my favorite pics of this past week at the youth center :)









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