The Warrior

I'm just gonna do the typical rambling about what's going on in my so called "life" right now. Today was a good day. The kids in my k-5 class were pretty calm. This was surprising, seeing as though they had a long weekend this past weekend. I'm really needing a break right now. I say this because I haven't had a day off since January (well, technically I had one, but I was in bed all day sick-- I don't count that). Spring break can not come soon enough. I have a big obstacle in my way, however, before that comes. My two weeks of full time student teaching. I am sure that this time will come and pass without too much of a problem. There will be challenges, as there are with anything worth acheiving. I am more than grateful for the incredible people who are already supporting me through this time. I'm not sure what I would do without my boyfriend, my roomates, friends, and family. All I have to do is talk to any one of these people and I instantly realize that things are not nearly as bad for me as I sometimes like to make it out to be. I am learning, however, to depend on God more and more through tough times. Over the past couple of weeks I have felt a whole range of emotions. I've been very happy, tired, frustrated, upset, and burned out. It is only when I take time to praise God that the thing I really need comes, peace. It is amazing to me how God can bring that peace into my life when nothing else can. When I truly focus on Him and look to Him for help and encouragement, He speaks to my heart over and over again saying "You have given this time in your life to me, don't be afraid!" I would be lost without Him in my life. In my life that is so full of chaos, noise, and stress...time with God is absolutely crucial. I learned a valuable lesson last week at FCA-- approach the throne of God boldly. Jesus died on the Cross so that we have that privelage. We do not have to timid in prayer, appologizing for praying for anything. Pray like a warrior or a lion, God will honor that. Your heart will be convicted if you are praying for the wrong thing, God will let you know. So, my prayer for you is that you will boldly approach the Throne of Grace and let God know what you need. He i s ready and waiting to give you what you need--JUST ASK!

"If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:13

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me.
From life's first cry, to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand.
Till He returns, or call me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
-Newsboys