change.

If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

my life has been very different since coming to covenant. and as much as i hate change, this has been good change. when i left ny, i was desperately needing a breathe of fresh air, not only emotionally, but spiritually. i knew that for the last two years my relationship with god was not what it should have been. coming to covenant and being surrounded by others who are so much more spiritually mature then myself has been just what i needed. i have been encouraged by their love for jesus and how they practically live it out. i am no longer bound, but i am confident in the fact that christ has set me free. i am no longer under the law, but under his grace. without his grace, i would be nothing.

as i continue to wander in a sea of darkness, i am convinced that neither death nor life...nor things present or things to come...nor height or depth, or any other created thing can separate me from the love of Christ.
thank god for his never ending mercy and love towards me.

christmas.

My roommate, Stef, and i spent the whole weekend rearranging our room and decorating for christmas. Yes, i know it is not thanksgiving yet. But in my mind it is already christmas. This weekend has been tons of fun: moving around furniture, having crazy adventures hanging up decorations, and watching movies.

This weekend has helped me understand how truly valuable my time has been here. I will always treasure it. I have made friends and met people that will impact my life forever. It saddens me to think that my time with them might be over soon. There are only three short weeks left in the semester. It has gone by so quickly. I can still remember when Covenant was just a mere glimpse in my mind. My journey here has been so amazing and i truly hope for it to continue. I would appreciate any and all prayers as i continue to trust God for his will in my life.

psalm 30.

1I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

2O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me.

3O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit (the grave).

4Sing to the Lord, O you saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.

5For His anger is but for a moment, but His favor is for a lifetime or in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.(A)

6As for me, in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7By Your favor, O Lord, You have established me as a strong mountain; You hid Your face, and I was troubled.

8I cried to You, O Lord, and to the Lord I made supplication.

9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit (the grave)? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth and faithfulness to men?

10Hear, O Lord, have mercy and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!

11You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,

12To the end that my tongue and my heart and everything glorious within me may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

stress.

This past week I have actually felt like a college student - Stressed! Having two tests and 3 papers due in one week is not cool. Not to mention the fact that i have two more big papers and a debate in the next 2 1/2 weeks. At least there is only 20 days until Thanksgiving Break.

This semester is almost over and its crazy! It seemed like it was just yesterday i was packing my stuff in my room, and driving the 19 hour drive here. It seems like just yesterday i met my roommate/suitemates and friends. I have had an awesome semester. No matter whether i spend all 4 years here, or only one semester, i know that this semester was worth every effort it took to get me here. God has truly used this semester in my life, i feel changed already. I am so grateful to everyone who made my semester here possible, and as pre-registration is quickly approaching, i am praying that God will direct my path.

I pray that i will continue to change for the good, away from the person i was, and into life in Christ. My struggles in Christ have not magically disappeared, but i am beginning to understand how to deal with them. I hope my college expereince will continue to mature me and soften my heart. No matter where life takes me, i know God will be by my side.

..acknowledging Him in all i do, so he would direct my path...

P.S. a picture of me and my roomie at our brother sister hall event: