YES GOD!

I am quite the gamer. In my head, there is always a game going on, whether it be with whoever is in the car with me, the car next to me, the stranger walking in the same direction, or anything like that. No one knows they are playing, but I do, therefore I win most of the time. It's no secret that I'm a horrible planner and I rarely follow through with what I say or plan. Pathetic, right? I know, but this is why I have created a new game. The movie YES MAN sparked the idea. So here's how it is going to be played:

RULES for YES GOD (not in order of importance):

1. Wake up by 10 at the latest. Sleep is a hinderance when I want to be productive.

2. Meet for an intentional purpose with someone at least once a week (Cell group girls, bible study girls, Cameron, Corrie, Hanna, 5th floor girls)

3. Turn the 2+ hour USA marathons into productive times

4. Spend time with the Lord daily (eventually every MORNING, but daily for now)

5. When someone calls (foreign or friend) answer if you see it and call back if you miss it. NO SHADY BUTTON!

6. When someone texts you, text back right away. No leaving people hanging

7. When someone makes plans with me & I wanna cancel cuz I don't feel like going...GO!

8. Facebook once a day NO CREEPING!

9. Practice guitar DAILY

10. Report to blog weekly about game results.

Lord, I want to become an intentional person. I want people to consider me dependable. This semester I have a really easy schedule, so I have no more excuses. Help me to always remember that i CAN do this. Give me the strength to push through even when I don't want to. Father, this is all for Your glory. I want to fall so in love with you that it can't help but shine through my everyday life. I also need a way to be filled so I don't get burnt out. Give me wisdom on what I should do, if I should ask Anita do disciple me, or if I should quit working Thursdays and join Jenni's bible study. I need guidance cuz I can't figure this one out on my own. You know me best and You know what I need. Show me what it is. I love you God and I am so thankful for all that You've done for me. Thank you for hearing me.

Coming out of the closet.

If you know me well at all, you would easily say that I'm a carefree person. Sometimes TOO carefree. But I have a confession. I am a closet worry-wart. It's all in my head so it's not like I'm putting on a front, but to be completely honest, I worry a lot. Friends, school, work, money, family, Heaven, getting my wisdom teeth out...no but really, I'm truly worried about my future. College is kicking my butt, and right now is the easiest it will be. Scary thought.
But I just thought I should share what my amigo Paul just shared with me in Philippians 4. He was talking to the Philippians about true joy, not the kind that of happiness that is circumstantial, but the kind that comes from just being content in the Lord. But to get that kind of contentment, we have to truly rely on him and not WORRY. And if you keep reading he goes on to give the "How not to worry for dummies" instructions.
Step 1 - Pray. This one is pretty straight forward.
Step 2 - Ask God for whatever you need (but don't be surprised if after 3 years of asking for a mansion made of bubble gum that it doesn't happen...) You gotta ask for the right things, even if that means just asking God for clarity because truthfully, God knows what you need more than you do. So it also means realizing that maybe what you THINK you need isn't really what you need. But even if that doesn't happen, God's got bigger and better plans in store.
Step 3 - Give him thanks...not because it's a requirement before your prayers will be answered, but because God has given us so much already and we take it all for granted. He deserves ALL of our praise. He IS the reason we're here after all.

So...ask me again if I'm worried about tomorrow. :)

Day 1 - I can officially say "I'm a blogger"

So, I did it. I figured I would cave eventually. Blogging seems so fun. (Thanks, Roomie!) This is going to be a really short post because it's 3:42a.m. Good morning. I think I just need to say one thing. Thank you God for blessing me with so much. It is only by Your grace that I am where I am today. So thanks. Anyways, more to come later, when I have something worthwhile to say. But for now, goodnight!