II Corinthians 4:18 - As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Yesterday, my Pastor preached a message on Eternal Significance. What are you really living for? Yourself? Or God? Are you really giving 100% to the Lord? What am I living for? What's the point? All these questions were just floating around in my head during the message. Like, why am I getting my MBA? Why do I work hard at my job? Yes, I want a good career. I want the status - I'll be that honest. But....what should it profit a man if he has the whole world and loses his own soul? I really have no need for an MBA or promising career in business or money or...really anything....without it involving Jesus.
I don't think that means God won't ever bless me with a good job / career or He won't ever let me finish my MBA...but I should be using all of this for His glory. Like, being a good testimony in front of my coworkers or inviting them to church, etc. Which is really hard! You know? You don't want to be pushy - you do have to work with these people and you spend more time at work than you do at home. But there is always opportunity if you pray for it.
So, I was really convicted to make sure I give God my all. I don't want to have a pointless existence. I don't want to waste my life on just a good career or a "just whatever." I want to make sure that the things I do with my life will matter eternally!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
What, what?
I haven't blogged in a while - been lacking inspiration, I guess. Also, I've been really busy.
Holy cow, you guys, grad school is kicking my tail. I am usually very studious and book smart. Well, that was undergrad. Grad school is completely different and I was warned that it was different, but I suppose no one can really prepare you for it. I've definitely struggled on the quizzes I've taken so far. So, if you think about, pray that I start doing better! I enjoy the material (usually) and I've learned far more about American Law the past 2 weeks of school than I have the past 25 1/2 years of my life. Real talk.
My friends and I went to see Spiderman the night it came out (7/3). We went at 11:00 at night. So, my sister, my good friend, Hannah, and I decided to take two 5 hour energy shots before the movie. Don't do that. Seriously - there are sudden bursts of energy involved, hot flashes, I had some major insomnia - of course, we were hilarious. The night was so fun. My sister and I rode down our town's main road with our heads sticking out of the sunroof at 2:30 in the morning :) After the movie, half of us went to Waffle House. I've never seen so many old people at a Waffle House at 3:30 a.m. It was definitely a memorable night.
I love my friends and I'm even more blessed that we all go to church together. We are able to worship together and be good friends outside of church. I dare say that rarely happens anymore. I think a lot of times churches put up theses boundaries and there's an invisible boundary and that says "We can only talk / be friends at church." The thing I love about my church is that we aren't like that. It's a very common thing to see on Facebook or hear about families or couples or groups who are hanging out outside of church. We worship together and we hang out together. I am very thankful for that.
My sister and I went to visit my cousin and her husband this past weekend in Oak Ridge, TN. That was so much fun! Any time I get to spend with my sister is always fun, so when you add in to the mix my cousin and her husband...that's some insane fun ;) Jess and I randomly ended up at the power plant, thanks to her trusty GPS, on Sunday morning as we were trying to find the church. Now, trying to explain to a security guard that we were lost and indeed not trying to get inside the plant and we in fact were trying to go to church was hilarious. The man thought we were crazy :) Maybe we are, a little :)
So, here comes the best part of my post :) My hair stylist introduced me to this guy! I know, right? I was set up! If you know me at all, you'll laugh at the thought. But I agreed to it, after I asked her 4,000 questions. We texted / talked on the phone for a couple of weeks before actually going out. So, we went out a week ago Saturday and I think I've seen him every day but a few days since. He works out of town but since it was a holiday week, he was home more days this week. He's a good guy - sounds cliche but there's "good" and then there's good. He's a good guy. Honestly, I haven't smiled this much in a while. It's nice. I'll keep you guys posted :)
The Lord has really been working in my heart this year. I can't believe how much He has changed me. I've gone from being so selfish in what I want and everything has to be a certain way or my life is OVER (insert the dramatics) to having the Lord take something so precious away from me and breaking my hard heart. I can't wait to see what He's going to do next. I've never been more thankful for hard times - they indeed are from the Lord. You come out of them on the other side truly more like Christ. How can you not be thankful for that??
Holy cow, you guys, grad school is kicking my tail. I am usually very studious and book smart. Well, that was undergrad. Grad school is completely different and I was warned that it was different, but I suppose no one can really prepare you for it. I've definitely struggled on the quizzes I've taken so far. So, if you think about, pray that I start doing better! I enjoy the material (usually) and I've learned far more about American Law the past 2 weeks of school than I have the past 25 1/2 years of my life. Real talk.
My friends and I went to see Spiderman the night it came out (7/3). We went at 11:00 at night. So, my sister, my good friend, Hannah, and I decided to take two 5 hour energy shots before the movie. Don't do that. Seriously - there are sudden bursts of energy involved, hot flashes, I had some major insomnia - of course, we were hilarious. The night was so fun. My sister and I rode down our town's main road with our heads sticking out of the sunroof at 2:30 in the morning :) After the movie, half of us went to Waffle House. I've never seen so many old people at a Waffle House at 3:30 a.m. It was definitely a memorable night.
I love my friends and I'm even more blessed that we all go to church together. We are able to worship together and be good friends outside of church. I dare say that rarely happens anymore. I think a lot of times churches put up theses boundaries and there's an invisible boundary and that says "We can only talk / be friends at church." The thing I love about my church is that we aren't like that. It's a very common thing to see on Facebook or hear about families or couples or groups who are hanging out outside of church. We worship together and we hang out together. I am very thankful for that.
My sister and I went to visit my cousin and her husband this past weekend in Oak Ridge, TN. That was so much fun! Any time I get to spend with my sister is always fun, so when you add in to the mix my cousin and her husband...that's some insane fun ;) Jess and I randomly ended up at the power plant, thanks to her trusty GPS, on Sunday morning as we were trying to find the church. Now, trying to explain to a security guard that we were lost and indeed not trying to get inside the plant and we in fact were trying to go to church was hilarious. The man thought we were crazy :) Maybe we are, a little :)
So, here comes the best part of my post :) My hair stylist introduced me to this guy! I know, right? I was set up! If you know me at all, you'll laugh at the thought. But I agreed to it, after I asked her 4,000 questions. We texted / talked on the phone for a couple of weeks before actually going out. So, we went out a week ago Saturday and I think I've seen him every day but a few days since. He works out of town but since it was a holiday week, he was home more days this week. He's a good guy - sounds cliche but there's "good" and then there's good. He's a good guy. Honestly, I haven't smiled this much in a while. It's nice. I'll keep you guys posted :)
The Lord has really been working in my heart this year. I can't believe how much He has changed me. I've gone from being so selfish in what I want and everything has to be a certain way or my life is OVER (insert the dramatics) to having the Lord take something so precious away from me and breaking my hard heart. I can't wait to see what He's going to do next. I've never been more thankful for hard times - they indeed are from the Lord. You come out of them on the other side truly more like Christ. How can you not be thankful for that??
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