Well, there isn't a wonderful story today that has a deep meaning.... ha. But there are a few minor things to report:
- I finished reading Acts and now the Lord wants me to read 1 Corinthians. Read chapter 3 and MAN, am I getting alot already. Of course... it's the Word.
- I miss my friends. A whole bunch. But I'm continually learning how God is my friend.
- I really really want Chickfila. And I'd cannot wait until I don't have to pay 10 dollars for a carton of ice cream.
- I have been fasting from Facebook and skype. I finish the fast tomorrow. I have learned so much- and I have had so much more time to be with Jesus. He brought me here to serve AS WELL as to love have a season with JUST Him.
- Currently, these two pieces have been speaking to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmoJ0UsJ4Vo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhcTllJgIY
- God has been teaching me that I need not think about the future b/c every moment I dedicate to the future, I am rob of the present. THIS is the door He has opened for me. And I am living in it. Though I am very curious, and slightly anxious about the future, I know God will take care of me. Period. And I don't want to look back on my time here and have any feelings of regret.
- The Bahamas Methodist Conference is having a council retreat next week which means... I'm going to Nassau! How fun! I'm excited to get away for a few days...and then....when i return........
- Keri and Alison will be coming the next day!!!!!!!! YAY!!!! Right on time. I need this visit. And He knew it. I pray we will all have a refreshing and unforgettable time.
- Tonight at youth we are watching my favorite movie: The Book of Eli. I am STOKED. I pray that the kids would see all the Jesus that is wrapped up in it.
Ok, I think that is it for now. =)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Kit-Kats
This evening I had the privilege of babysitting Molly, 7, and Will, 5. These kids have strawberry blonde hair, wonderfully green eyes and precious freckles, perfectly placed on their faces. I was babysitting them because it was their parent's anniversary. During our dinner, Molly started to explain the gift they had prepared for this special occasion, consisting of a poem, a drawing, and two kit-kats tied together. Molly, very proud of her composition, read it to me multiple times and, in the process, teaching Will to read "his parts" too. Both were very excited about these gifts that had been thoughtfully prepared to give to their parents.
At one point Molly spoke about her beloved Halloween candy, saying, "Kit kats are my favorite. It is very hard for me to give these up!"Will held the candy, beaming, so excited to give his parents this ingenious gift. It was at that moment, gazing at the face of this precious 5 year old, that God spoke to me....
.... to these kids this candy was the best of their world. It was the best they had to sacrifice to give to their parents. But they did so, gladly. They did not take into consideration where it came from or how it came to be theirs, all they knew was that it was indeed theirs.
From their parent's perspective, there would be no element of surprise by this gift. In fact, they were the ones that took them trick or treating to get this delicious treat. Without them, Molly and Will would not even have this candy. And even though the gift itself will probably not be a big deal to the recipients, the love behind it will mean the world. Because Molly and Will gave Mommy and Daddy the best of their world today: two kit kats.
Now I know you can see the symbolism, but I cannot help but continue. Everything and anything we give God was given to us BY HIIM in the first place. Everything. There is nothing we cannot give Him that is not already His. Whew. That is an intense thought. Let's unpack it even more, shall we?
One of my favorite passages in 1 Samuel says that God does not look at the outward appearance as man does, rather at the heart. God does not necessarily see what we give Him, it's already His. But, it is HOW we give it to Him. Where is our heart in giving to Him? It's His anyways... why do we not give Him more? Give Him everything?! Man....
Two kit kats. That's how I learned about the Lord today. Two people celebrating their marriage of 8 years, two kids who love those parents enough to give them their most prized possession, and two kit kats.
No proof reading- sorry....It's now 23:22. ha... bed time. I love you Father.
At one point Molly spoke about her beloved Halloween candy, saying, "Kit kats are my favorite. It is very hard for me to give these up!"Will held the candy, beaming, so excited to give his parents this ingenious gift. It was at that moment, gazing at the face of this precious 5 year old, that God spoke to me....
.... to these kids this candy was the best of their world. It was the best they had to sacrifice to give to their parents. But they did so, gladly. They did not take into consideration where it came from or how it came to be theirs, all they knew was that it was indeed theirs.
From their parent's perspective, there would be no element of surprise by this gift. In fact, they were the ones that took them trick or treating to get this delicious treat. Without them, Molly and Will would not even have this candy. And even though the gift itself will probably not be a big deal to the recipients, the love behind it will mean the world. Because Molly and Will gave Mommy and Daddy the best of their world today: two kit kats.
Now I know you can see the symbolism, but I cannot help but continue. Everything and anything we give God was given to us BY HIIM in the first place. Everything. There is nothing we cannot give Him that is not already His. Whew. That is an intense thought. Let's unpack it even more, shall we?
One of my favorite passages in 1 Samuel says that God does not look at the outward appearance as man does, rather at the heart. God does not necessarily see what we give Him, it's already His. But, it is HOW we give it to Him. Where is our heart in giving to Him? It's His anyways... why do we not give Him more? Give Him everything?! Man....
Two kit kats. That's how I learned about the Lord today. Two people celebrating their marriage of 8 years, two kids who love those parents enough to give them their most prized possession, and two kit kats.
No proof reading- sorry....It's now 23:22. ha... bed time. I love you Father.
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