Be Still.

The society we live in today isn't a quiet one. In fact, it's quite the opposite. We are fast-paced when we move, and we move a lot. I've been challenged recently with a huge desire to find the quiet in each day and truly be still before the Lord. I want to find myself in a state of mind where this becomes ordinary in my life.

The Lord is teaching me to say no. To put Him first, and my social life second. I spend 98% of my week surrounded by people, and the fast pace of life. I'm finding as the days sprint by that I need the quiet to maintain my sanity, but more importantly so that my mind is quiet enough to hear what the Lord has for me.

I think we lose sight of who God is, because we aren't still enough to notice all that He is to us...all that He does for us.

I am reminded today, with the change in seasons, the stillness of leaf-less trees. No rustle in the wind, and while the branches still sway, there is less movement with the loss of those leaves. I feel the same thing true in my life. If I would let go of some of the things that keep me so busy, and just sit before the Lord, being still just might be a little bit easier.

"Be still and know that I am God." -Psalm 46:10

Peace.

Update.

I owe you an apology. I was reminded this past weekend while spending it with my dearest friends from college, that I haven't updated in quite some time. I'm not going to vow to be a better blogger because I know how that will go....

My first year of teaching is over, and my second year is in full swing. I have 11 students -- 7 boys and 4 girls. Can you believe it? It's quite nice and quite productive. All because "...He who promised is faithful."

I love my class. I love my time here. The Lord is providing for my needs. I am leading a community group and staying really busy. After a wonderful summer of community I knew I wouldn't survive in a situation where community wasn't a big part of it. I am part of a wonderful community because "...He who promised is faithful."

Each morning I am reminded of Hebrews 10:23 -- "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."

I love the end..."he who promised is faithful."

Faithful to:

• place me in wonderful community
• bless me with a new house and roommate
• answer my prayers
• bring me to my knees 
• pick me up from my knees
• send people to my house to fix my car so I can drive to Bolivar

He is faithful, I am thankful.

My community group is going through the life of Joseph. I am really enjoying this journey we are on, as we take a deeper look at the path Joseph went down. To this point in the semester we have gone through Genesis 37 and 39.

The conversation has been fruitful, and I have learned so much from my new friends. This is all because"...He who promised is faithful."