Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

2.26.2011

A Moment

The world is
happening
going on around me.
Here i sit and the only
thing that matters
right now
in this very moment
is You.
i go back once again
Jesus
to be lost in You
to fall in love with You.
Fall in love with You
more and more
every day
but i don't
i get lost in this
world of folly
caught up in the routine and activities of life.
You sit
wait
watch
until i remember You again.
To come back and sit with You
in this moment like i am now
where the only thing that matters
is You.
Can i not stay here forever?
But i don't
i stand up
walk away
swept away
with the flow of the busy crowd
leaving You
sitting
watching
waiting
until i come back and sit with You next time.
At least i think
You always sit there.
i could take You with me
to be next to me
to be aware
of Your closeness
but i don't.
You do go with me
You are still with me
aren't You.
i'm not always aware of it.
You are right by my side
all the time
holding onto me.
i return to sit with You
as if
You have been there the whole time
i'm unaware
You never left me
when I went back in the rotation of the world.
Jesus
may i always take You with me
in my words
actions
steps
in this life
i get lost in this world
may i still be found in You.
Right now
as this moment is drawing to an end
i must rise from where i sit
with complete contentment in You
feeling Your presence
with me
at this moment
i will take You with me.
The way You have loved me and love me
captivates
overwhelms me
i deepen my love in You.
My whole heart
belongs
to You
at this
moment.

1.08.2011

How to Prepare for 2011

 This link was post by our pastor, thought it was pretty thought provoking and awesome!

  COMPLETING AND REMEMBERING 2010
Review the list of all completed projects:

What was your biggest triumph in 2010?
Beating Leavenworth and winning WVSSL Championships!

What was the smartest decision you made in 2010?
Breaking off an unhealthy relationship.

What one word best sums up and describes your 2010 experience?
forgiven.

What was the greatest lesson you learned in 2010?
Once again, who my true friends are.

What was the most loving service you performed in 2010?
Helping friends out (moving, wedding, etc.) offering my service in childcare at church.

What is your biggest piece of unfinished business in 2010?
Reliv.

What are you most happy about completing in 2010?
 Gearing up for Africa.

Who were the three people that had the greatest impact on your life in 2010?
Jenny Leigh, Courtney, and Ryan Jacob.

What was the biggest risk you took in 2010?
Giving my heart to someone who ripped it apart.

What was the biggest surprise in 2010?
The amount of my so-called "friends" who turned their backs on me.

What important relationship improved the most in 2010?
Jenny Leigh.

What compliment would you liked to have received in 2010?
You are a Godly Woman.

What compliment would you liked to have given in 2010?
You've always been there for me.

What else do you need to do or say to be complete with 2010?
God is faithful!


CREATING THE NEW YEAR

What would you like to be your biggest triumph in 2011?
Helping alot of people with great nutrition and income.

What advice would you like to give yourself in 2011?
I don't know what 2011 holds, but I know who holds 2011...God is in control!

What is the major effort you are planning to improve your financial results in 2011?
Set and write down goals for advancing my business!

What would you be most happy about completing in 2011?
 Nourishing our world.

What major indulgence are you willing to experience in 2011?
Backpacking trips!

What would you most like to change about yourself in 2011?
Be strong.

What are you looking forward to learning in 2011?
To be on mission with the Gospel daily. Applying the Gospel to every decision.

What do you think your biggest risk will be in 2011?
Investing in relationships.

What about your work, are you most committed to changing and improving in 2011?
Being a leader.

What is one as yet undeveloped talent you are willing to explore in 2011?
Backpacking in the mountains.

What brings you the most joy and how are you going to do or have more of that in 2011?
 Swing dancing! Find me a good partner bahaha ;)

Who or what, other than yourself, are you most committed to loving and serving in 2011?
Pouring out my love to disease-infected orphans in Africa and to the kids on swim team.

What one word would you like to have as your theme in 2011?
Joy!