My Constant

"The grass withers, the wildflowers fade, if God so much as breathes on them. Aren't these people just so much as grass? True, the grass withers and the wildflowers fade, but our God's Word stands firm and forever."

Isaiah 40:7-8

Know this:

The Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. Isaiah 40:10-11.

He will carry US in his arms, close to HIS heart.

He holds the world in His hands. He holds OUR world in HIS hands!

The only thing in this world that is constant is God. Everything comes and goes. We come and go. The plants come and go. Buildings come and go. Styles come and go.

See? God is it. He IS here today, tomorrow, next week, forever. Rely on Him. He NEVER changes.

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!

He is my constant.

The King is Coming

"I'm on my way; I'll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown." Revelation 3:11 MSG

This really stuck with me today. It made me fall in love with my Abba all over again.

"I'm on my way; I'll be there soon." These words are from God through Jesus written out into Revelation. I don't feel that any earthly words could be more comforting than that.

As my pastor, Chris Hodges, has said before all the signs of the end of the world nearing have been completed. He is coming! It makes me thing of the song that my youth group used to sing by Crystal Lewis, People get ready, Jesus is coming.

The lyrics of the chorus are:

"People get ready, Jesus is coming,
Soon we'll be going home.
People get ready Jesus is coming,
To take from the world His own."


WE ARE HIS! He is taking us out of this world to His home, OUR HOME, heaven.

He is on His way; He'll be here soon.

Undeserving

I don't deserve my God.

My God loves me unconditionally.
He doesn't look at my past but instead who I will become in Him.

With my God I never have to be alone.
I know I have a best friend, He's always within my fingertips.

I see my God in everything, it makes my day beautiful.

When everything falls apart, it's His arms that comfort me.
It's His hands that heal my brokenness.

When I change my focus from myself to God, I have purpose.
My God can move mountains.

My God IS love.
I seek to know the ways of His heart.

His ways are mysterious.
His ways are wondrous.

He is ALL I need.
He is my God.

King of Wonders

So I was reading in Job this morning, (I'm a few days behind in my One Year Bible reading) and I was just AMAZED at the God I serve. Here's what I read,

"God stretches the northern sky over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing. He wraps the rain in his thick clouds. and the clouds do not burst with the weight. He shrouds the throne w/ his clouds. He created the horizon when he separated the waters; set the boundaries for day and night. The foundations of heaven tremble at his rebuke. By his power the sea grew calm. His Spirit made the heavens beautiful, and his power pierced the gliding serpent. These are some of the minor things he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who can understand the thunder of his power?" Job26:7-14

WOW. King of Wonders, right? Sometimes we forget all of this and take for granted what GOD has provided for us. Things we don't think about, like how day turns into night and how the Earth is just chilling in space. If the Earth tilted another inch we'd be in trouble. Our God is so EXCELLENT and He did all of this for us. Today, give him the praise that He's due! And something my Pastor keeps telling me, thank God for something you have never thanked him for today. He deserves thanks for the big things and the little things :)

Stress, who needs it?

It's just been one of those weeks. Classes just began and I get stressed out at the beginning of EVERY semester and I say that my schedule is the worst yet.. but this time, I really believe it. I'm trying to work my butt off so I can graduate in May. College has been an awesome ride but I'm ready for a new scene.

During the first week of school is when I'm hit with all this doubt, "Anna you can't handle this."(to add to this, I'm out of minutes on my phone so I can't call my daddy.) So frustrating. I had a friend tell me the other day that he has a problem saying no. I think it's contagious. Now don't get me wrong.. everything I am committed to for the Fall I absolutely love and want to do, I just hope that I can adjust to my busy schedule. :)

Wanna hear what I'm doing? I thought you'd never ask!!! Classes/work on campus 7:45-4:45 everyday and somedays until 6. Nanny 1-2 overnights a week, babysitting, Auburn Athletics (volleyball and women's bball), church internship, leading a small group (YAY). Classes = Parasitology, Microbiology, Abnormal Psychology and Anatomy and Physiology 1. (3 hr labs separate from all the classes except no lab in Abnormal Psych.) Friday night football to watch the niece cheer, I'm sooo proud of her. and drumroll please... AUBURN FOOTBALL!!! WAR EAGLE!

I hate stress, but who doesn't? I try and live a stress free life (for the most part). I'm one of those people that try not to worry about things when problems come my way. I think getting your panties in a wad is a waste of emotion. (I'm not saying I NEVER get that way, and when I do, I do my best to get over it fast) I have greater purpose to live for. God created me for His glory. I try to find something good in all situations. Well, this brings me back to my week. I'm really excited about Fall because in this week alone I have turned to my Bible much more for encouragement. That's what stressful situations are about, seeking God. "God cares more about your character than your comfort in times of trouble." This semester God and I are going to be so tight and that gives me the comfort knowing I don't have to face tomorrow alone.

p.s. this is my first EVER blog entry. I'm excited.