"Be still and know that I am God."
That's what the Lord commands in Psalm 46:10. It's not "Be still only on Thursdays" or "only at three in the afternoon." The Psalm simply says "Be still." I've known this verse for a long time, but it didn't really sink in until today. I registered for classes for my junior year, and I can't say that I was totally pleased with having to sacrifice certain classes for others that will better prepare me for college and such. That led to a whole other string of thoughts. Soon I'll start running on a more regimented schedule in training for various races and events. This week alone I'll have three quizzes that lead into three tests at later dates. It's all for tomorrow. I wonder what I'm missing out on today because I am so caught up in what I've planned out for later. I wonder how much better I could know God if I would just be still and let him have me. I know that I would be at much better service to him if I would let go of my own ambitions and allow my Creator to take control. But I don't. I am like Israel/Jacob, constantly wrestling with God. I need the reminder of an old-time telegram."I've got to get my homework done...stop." "I'll just finish this movie then go to bed...stop." "I don't need to rest....stop." Stop. STOP. STOP. Every second of every I day I must remind myself that without my God, I am nothing. Without his grace and perfectly stilling peace I have no life, no hope, no faith. So this is my newest task: to be still, and truly know my God. I'm not sure where this will lead me exactly, and I'm so glad I don't. God's got it under control, and that's all I really need to know.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 18th: The day I posted twice
I know I've already posted today but I want to share this. My mom teaches at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and I'm spending the day at her office in Nashville. She works a couple of blocks from The Upper Room, so as I was meandering around, I decided to stop in. It was a cool, quiet space where I was able to read a devotional and talk to God. If you haven't been there, it's a really wonderful place. It has a beautiful stained-glass window and a wood carving of The Last Supper. It was a really great experience for me, being able to go to a safe place and just spend some time with God. If you're ever hanging around 21st Ave. you should definitely go! Alright there's my rant for today. I can't promise it will be the last though.
Long Time No Blog
Well, it's been a while. The computer I usually blog on has gotten some kind of virus and google has quit working, which means that blogger has quit working. I've missed this. I guess I'll just write about what has happened since the last time I wrote.
The Quest
My dad gave me a task a few weeks ago that I've just now begun work on. He wants me to pick out five colleges that I'm interested in and get information on them. This has taken me forever (partially because I haven't really been as focused as I could have been). I have three or four but my favorite so far has been the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Music
I've been playing guitar at church a lot lately, with the youth praise team and the choir. It has been so much fun! I may not be very good at it, but I absolutely love playing! I've been trying to write as much as I can but all I seem to be able to come up with is half-finished choruses. But! I did finally get a few chords with a song I wrote a while ago, so I'm pretty pumped about that. My mom e-mailed me a song that she wants me to learn to play, too, so I'm excited about that. The song is When the Stars Go Blue by Ryan Adams.
The Island
I'm sure everyone has heard about what has happened in Japan. My heart is breaking for the people over there. I can't even imagine what it would be like if something like that happened here. I know that no matter how bleak it seems, the Lord will lift them up. I didn't hear exactly who said it or what exactly was said, but I saw that someone made a comment about that happening to Japan because they weren't Christians. I have a little scripture for whoever said that: Or is God the God of Jews only? "Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too..." Romans 3:29. It's not our job to make that judgement.
The Movies
We got netflix recently, and I have developed a slight addiction. I've always liked movies a lot, but then again who doesn't, but now I am becoming a bit ridiculous. In the past three weeks I've seen The King's Speech (okay that one was in the theater), The Young Victoria, The Duchess, A Room With A View, How To Train Your Dragon, The Painted Veil, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Batman Begins, and am in the process of watching Emma. I think I'm forgetting one or two. See, ridiculous.
I've got a couple of prayer requests today, as well: Our neighbors have a two and a half year old son who will be undergoing his third (I think) open-heart surgury soon. We all know that the Lord will protect him, but Colby will have to be separated from his older brother, Brody, for a while and that will be tough. Also, my good friend, Dalton, will be going to Parris Island, South Carolina for Marine Corps Boot Camp on Monday (I think). I'm very proud of him and I know he will make a great Marine!
The Quest
My dad gave me a task a few weeks ago that I've just now begun work on. He wants me to pick out five colleges that I'm interested in and get information on them. This has taken me forever (partially because I haven't really been as focused as I could have been). I have three or four but my favorite so far has been the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Music
I've been playing guitar at church a lot lately, with the youth praise team and the choir. It has been so much fun! I may not be very good at it, but I absolutely love playing! I've been trying to write as much as I can but all I seem to be able to come up with is half-finished choruses. But! I did finally get a few chords with a song I wrote a while ago, so I'm pretty pumped about that. My mom e-mailed me a song that she wants me to learn to play, too, so I'm excited about that. The song is When the Stars Go Blue by Ryan Adams.
The Island
I'm sure everyone has heard about what has happened in Japan. My heart is breaking for the people over there. I can't even imagine what it would be like if something like that happened here. I know that no matter how bleak it seems, the Lord will lift them up. I didn't hear exactly who said it or what exactly was said, but I saw that someone made a comment about that happening to Japan because they weren't Christians. I have a little scripture for whoever said that: Or is God the God of Jews only? "Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too..." Romans 3:29. It's not our job to make that judgement.
The Movies
We got netflix recently, and I have developed a slight addiction. I've always liked movies a lot, but then again who doesn't, but now I am becoming a bit ridiculous. In the past three weeks I've seen The King's Speech (okay that one was in the theater), The Young Victoria, The Duchess, A Room With A View, How To Train Your Dragon, The Painted Veil, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Batman Begins, and am in the process of watching Emma. I think I'm forgetting one or two. See, ridiculous.
I've got a couple of prayer requests today, as well: Our neighbors have a two and a half year old son who will be undergoing his third (I think) open-heart surgury soon. We all know that the Lord will protect him, but Colby will have to be separated from his older brother, Brody, for a while and that will be tough. Also, my good friend, Dalton, will be going to Parris Island, South Carolina for Marine Corps Boot Camp on Monday (I think). I'm very proud of him and I know he will make a great Marine!
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