Right now I'm sitting at Panera after finishing a late lunch. I'm doing a quick little daydream session before homework calls me back. Here's the randomness that comes to mind at any given time (Sometimes. Never in the middle of class though. Especially Historical Theology. That would nearly be a sin. Pity.).1. Looking at the Panera banner that says:
Give Receive Rejoice. Share A Moment. Celebrate The Season. I like the pretty crimson that dominates the banner. I like that it makes me think of Jesus, even if that wasn't necessarily the intent (maybe it was though...). I like that this year I'm excited for Christmas-the whole thing! (Usually I just like the Jesus being born part, not so much the rest: the hastle, the expectation, the family, the loneliness... This year, not the case! Hooray!!)
2. I like that these days I'm a lot more sensitive to God's Presence in my life. Still need to work on that yielding control to the Holy Spirit though. This becomes especially evident when I drive home on the freeway. But I like that I'm now so much more aware that I need God's Presence continually, and that (*glory*) He lets me feel His Presence these days!
3. I've got ideas of Christmas presents I'd like to make. I think I have to modify them so as to make them actually affordable, but hey! I love that the creative juices are flowing! Mmmm mm mmmmmm! I never know if people like the weird things I make, but I have fun :)
4. For the first time this semester I don't feel like I'm drowning. I might be able to make it through, intact! This in part is because of Psalm 126. Read it. Oh yeah, its good. It's a rejoicing psalm of ascents that talks about the Israelites receiving blessing after returning from the exile. Go study it. I've got a special significance with this Psalm, but that's a story for another post...
5. Gas prices are lower than they were last week, last month, last quarter... I'm a commuter... So I say: Hallelujah!
6. God provides for me in ways I don't understand. I feel spoiled. I'm going to say I'm blessed. It's true. More than I give Him credit for. Food, shelter, love, growth, school, satisfaction, health, community, and on and on it goes!
7. I am loved. Here's a little sampling: Tiffany always makes sure I am hugged up and feel that I am loved. The Redifer's make sure I am taken care of. My Mom sends me money for school along with crazy care packages (including those clear plastic bowling shoes I wore for Halloween!). Yesterday Nadia sent me a text: "I prayed 4 u today. Hope u r feeling better in ur new place! I love u." Cherryl prays for me and offers me support whether I'm up or down. Sharon calls me and drops me a note every month I'm in school. My Aunt lets me store things in her garage and closet, even when her life is crazy on its own. Maria and Lissa send me emails or texts.
What a great little community I've got! Praise God!
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Well, I almost got to ten, but now I've thought of more homework things to do. Daydream session is done for now!
