Sunday, April 5, 2009

Look Full in His Wonderful Face

...no matter where God may place us or what inner emptiness we experience, we can praise God that all is well. That is what is meant by faith being exercised in the realities of life...   -My Utmost for His Highest

This semester I've been pretty empty at times.  I've prayed for blessings I never seemed to receive, and have had to just keep going through the motions of classes and homework week after week.  But now, as I look back I'm thankful.  I've come to realize how dead I am on my own, how important my friends are to me, and how God is always working even when I don't think so.  Most importantly I think I'm starting to grasp the importance of spending time reading the Bible.  Its not just some words I can read in the mornings to give me a good feeling to start the day.  The Bible is the nutrient rich food I need to live everyday, it not only feeds my spirit, but my body and mind as well.  When I read/ think about scripture throughout the day I am a different person, I am more positive, hopeful, energetic and connected to Christ.
One of my favorite songs will always be "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus." As I'm getting ready to start a
new week I am not overwhelmed by the work load, but am at peace. As I focus on Jesus and his love,
power, and grace all the earthly stuff just seems to "grow strangely dim." I am a Christian who is a student,
being a disciple of Christ must always be the number one priority of my life, I can not let anything get me sidetracked.

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