Today's been a good day in some respects and not so great in others. I didn't have class today, so I got to sleep in which was wonderful and much needed, but unfortunately means I probably won't really sleep tonight, since i average possibly six hours a night anyway. But, anyway, there were also a couple of not so great things, like the fact that I may possibly have a stress reaction in my foot (the same one I may add that I had two stress fractures in last year) so I'm taking a little time off to cross-train/bike. And I will just throw it out there that all forms of cardio were not made equal, and as a runner I must advocate for my sport above the others. But anyway, the purpose of this blog is to be thankful for the great things that God blessed me with today and that He's showing me, so:
1. The weather...it was around 55 here today, I got to run in short sleeves and it felt wonderful! I've missed that so much with all the snow/ice that's been around lately.
-2. Wesley! It started back tonight and it just brought me so much joy. We talked about Genesis 17 and Bob (our preacher) spoke on how the Lord's promises to us shouldn't just be one-sided. Just as in a marriage, as he referenced, we must reciprocate and give to the Lord as He gives to us. BUT, the thing that the Lord really used to speak to me tonight wasn't from our main talk, it was from a sort of side note. Bob briefly mentioned Luke 2 tonight and that chapter it talks about the birth of Jesus and when He was presented in the temple. But there was one verse that really stood out to me... "...she never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying."(v. 37) I really started to think about that, and I realize that I've always looked over that verse because it seems impossible to constantly be in the temple worshiping the Lord, I mean I have responsibilities. But, what I'd failed to understand is that when Jesus died and he gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit, our bodies our His temple, He dwells within us. I don't physically have to be at the temple to be a woman like Anna. I can live in His presence everyday knowing that He never leaves because my heart beats for His...I can't really even explain how cool that was to me. That this woman, who we would deem radical for never leaving the temple is exactly who He calls us to be and has given us a gift that allows us to do this, and what a shame it is that we don't.
3. On a different note about Wesley, I got to see two of my really great friends that live in Augusta who came up and completely surprised me. I've missed them so much, and it was wonderful to see them again!
prayer request for me: well my foot for sure, interviews for SWAT, and that I would just be a woman like Anna. That I would never leave the temple and my communion with Him wouldn't be broken!
prayer request for someone else: one of my friends is dealing with a situation that isn't exactly ideal. and i just ask that the Lord would just give them a peace about it, and guide their actions in accordance with his will.
wonderful surprise from two of my best friends!
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