For His Glory?

For the most part this summer is turning out to be pretty good. Only if the sun would decide to show up. One thing I can say about the summer of 2011 is that I want it to be fun. So far so good. I also want to see the growth of discovering more of who God is and what he has for my life. This summer is a great time to do that. I can speak for most college students, but during the school year it is hard to say devoted to the Word and I don't ever want that to be the case from here on out! It is crazy how God works most of the time. There are times I am thinking of something then God will just reveal it to me, whether it be from the scriptures or in everyday life. One thing that has been on my mind lately is how God makes all things work together for the goodness of Him. At times we wonder why God, who is so good, could put people through such hard times. I've had my share of these moments for sure. In my past and recently. The difference now is that even though I may not see God's intention at first, I got to put my complete trust in Him and believe that all of these things are happening for a reason and good will always come out of it. Going through the book of Job, in chapter two the Lord strikes Job with sores. Verse 7 says, "Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?". Through all this, Job did not curse his Lord. How many of you have been through hard times and find yourself asking God why? I do this all the time. I am praying that this will not be the case as I grow in Him. I am also reading John Piper's Desiring God and the first chapter hit some good points. I'd like to say I am looking forward to digging into this book as well. In the first chapter, John Piper states

"When God looks at a painful or wicked event through His wide-angle lens, He sees the tragedy of the sin in relation to everything leading up to it and everything flowing out of it. He sees it in relation to all the connections and effects that form a pattern, or mosaic, stretching into eternity. This mosaic in all its parts, good and evil, brings Him delight.".


I loved this! In my own mind I have already come to the conclusion that God has control of everything. Heck, He knows my own plan better then mine! I am still trying to grasp that part in my life :) One thing I think is we all put to much focus on all the bad stuff that has happened in our life. If we were to compare that to all the good God has given us, it wouldn't even come close. God is absolutely sovereign.  He rejoices in all His works. That sometimes may be hard to understand during your trials and pains but I believe God doesn't rejoice over our hurting, He hurts too. Ultimately God knows what the outcome is going to be so therefore He rejoices. I am truly blessed to be where I am today. Putting your trust in the Lord sometimes can be hard, but it is the only answer! God makes all things work together for His glory, the good and the evil. That may be hard to see but we just have to trust Him. I have to do it everyday.

I am really looking forward to continuing this journey over the summer. I am not the best writer, but whatever is on my mind, I am going to type it up. I may be wrong in some areas and right in some areas but their is always room for growth right? No one is perfect sadly, sorry to break the news :) I am just looking forward to what the Lord has in store for me and hope those of you following along are looking forward to what He has in store for you! Until next time...

This One Is For You My Love

So, enough is said. Today was great, you know who this post is directed to. Worked 8-5 and slacked as usual. I hope I will get that raise I asked for? Lord willing :) Hung out with some amazing people and played some frisbee and some Lava tag. I have pretty much come to the conclusion that this summer couldn't get any better! Ended the night with some Yogurt Extreme and an episode of Glee. That show is kinda growing on me and I am happy to say that. Now a reason I am even keeping up with such a blog over the summer is to reflect back on the summer of course and to also see the work that God will be doing in my life. Well today was fun and exciting, but I am looking forward to see what the Lord has in store for the rest of the summer, it shall be a blast. Until next time, peaches!