It's a God Thing!

God has taught me so many things this past year, and still is teaching me even now. One HUGE thing is patience. I think I am possibly the most impatient person on earth. That has been tested to the max this past year, and I have been convicted to work on it a lot. One verse that I have looked at concerning patience is Colossians 3:12. It says, "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." The bible is saying that patience is one thing that a follower and child of God should clothe themselves with. This means that it should be an essential part of my character as a Christian. I have not nearly become the patient person I should be yet, but it is certainly a work in progress. Another thing that I have really learned in the past few months is that there are no coincidences. This might not seem like a huge thing. But for me, realizing that there are no coincidences means truly beginning to understand that God has planned my life in order for me to meet people and be in situations that allow me to grow in knowledge and faith in Him. For every obstacle I go through, I can find hope in the fact that God has a reason for allowing me to go through it. For every person I meet it is a great adventure figuring out why God has put them in my path. I don't pretend to always know why God plans certain things or has me come in contact with certain people. Even so, it is comforting to know that he is in control of it all. In short, I have learned that there are no coincidences, everything is a God thing! The verse that comes to mind for this is one that many people know, Jeremiah 29:11. It says, ""For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" How cool is that :) Peace out-

Things I've learned so far!

Things I've learned so far: These are things that l've realized in life... you may not understand them all, but maybe you can relate to some of them!

1. 2 am runs to Wal-mart are the most fun!
2. Friends can make anything bearable
3. Hugs and kisses make me smile more than anything else can
4. My parents are my friends
5. Kids are way more perceptive than anyone wants to give them credit for
6. I never want to be too old to act silly!
7. God has unending love, mercy, and grace... otherwise I would not be here
8. Cookies taste better as batter

9. Saturday's in the fall at Clemson can not be beat!

10. Boys are silly and often times confusing (though they all claim that girls are!)

11. Late night talks between girls are cleansing

12. Prayers are answered, but whether it is "yes" or "no" is up to God

13. The best 4 years of your life are in college, not high school

14. People all want basically the same thing, love and acceptance

15. Cherries are my favorite

16. I am not good at taking compliments, but I'm working on it

17. Jesus loves me so much more than I deserve

18. Quiet time is not a duty, it is a privelage

19. Ice cream is the magic medicine for all my illnesses :)

20. Singing is powerful

21. If you ask God for a sign, be ready to recieve one!

22. Waffle House is the only place to be at 3 in the morning!

23. People are more important than things

24. God has a plan for everything that happens

25. I am loved

26. Shopping is going to cause me financial ruin at my currect rate :)

27. I am blessed beyond belief by the people and things in my life

28. I miss being a kid

29. Stars really do shine brighter in the country

30. I like being barefoot whenever possible

31. Running can actually be fun

32. I am much better at writing my feelings than saying them

33. I need to learn how to show emotion in front of others