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just for katie!

i am: the Lord's.
i fear: replacing relationships.
i hate: change, but im learning.
i love: my friends.
i dream: of my future.
i ache: for the people i love.
i wish: i could make everyone happy.
i want: to make a difference.
i smell: the Chinese we had for dinner.
i hear: the sounds of a college dorm.
i crave: the city.
i desire: to know Him more!
i can't: fail with God on my side!
i dance: to brighten my day.
i sing: when i play guitar hero. (and all the time)
i listen: to let people vent.
i need: to branch out more.
i lose: sight of reality easily.
i think: too much.
i feel: too much.
i watch: people walk past my window and wonder how they are.
i miss: being challenged daily.
i write: lots of post-its.
i can usually be found: doing sudoku.
i believe: in a thing called love.
i never: want to let people down.
i care: about reaching the lost.
i wonder: where i'll be in 10 years.
i regret: compromising.
i am scared: of not knowing.
i like: the color black.
i know: I am Loved.

Passion Podcast

Today, I was listening to the Passion Podcast from San Paulo, Brazil. This is from the end of May but it really moved me! Tears started to roll down my checks at multiple points during the 45 minute podcast. First of all, the language barrier is non existent! The Brazilian students and the Passion team were one in the same as they are all heirs of the King. And that was apparent many times! This just reminded me that no matter where we live, what language we speak, who are family is, how much money we make- We are ALL Brothers and Sisters in Christ!! WE'RE A PART OF THE SAME FAMILY! WE'RE CHILDREN OF THE KING! AND WE'RE ONE BODY! WITH THE GOAL OF FURTHERING HIS KINGDOM! At one point Louie Giglio starts to ask the question "if Brazil has a generation.... but after that the crowd explodes into cheering and screaming, and then they turn to chanting "JESUS, JESUS, JESUS, JESUS" and kept going on for about 30 seconds- this sound overwhelmed me. Reinforcing all the things i said above. Lastly, Louie talks a little about the Chapman Family tragedy- as that morning was maria's memorial service and none of the Passion team was able to be there for such dear friends in their time of need. But he described the hurt they all felt on behalf of their friends... Carrying each others burdens!! that's what the body does!!

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 talks about the body of Christ
verse 13 "For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it"

We're one body!! We Work Together to bring Glory to His Kingdom!
I love you all!

Tonight as I fail to study, "Mirror" by Barlow girl came on. I got this song when preparing for Beauty Overflowing but was so blessed by it tonight. Today was just one of those days, that I didn't feel beautiful. Who knows why, maybe its because it got cold out today or because all i wanted to do all day was sleep. But these words reminded me of how I should think of myself.

"Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
And to Him I have beauty beyond compare
I know He defines me"

Then just because I felt the need I read the compilation of verses from the back of the Beauty Overflowing journal. Emily and Erin did a great job putting a video together with the same words. if i knew how to upload the video I would- but im not that smart.

Feel beautiful, Feel loved, Feel Cared for.

Extraordinary Women

Right now I'm reading 12 Extraordinary Women by John Macarthur. this is super scattered bc i have to go to class but here are some thoughts...

I've gotten through Eve and Sarah.

"I'm convinced that if people today would simply embrace God's purpose and seek to fulfill the roles God has designed for our respective genders, both men and women would be happier, the church would be healthier, and marriages would be stronger"
the genders have "divinely-designed roles"

Characteristics of these two women-dignity, honor, humility, meekness, faithfulness, deep affection for husband, sincere love towards God, hope that remains

their weaknesses are mentioned and explored..how cool!!

The third chapter I'm in now is one Rahab.. more to come soon

PS I go to STL in less than 24 hours!!!! and im PUMPED!!