I have had a lot of things that I have wanted to say since my last post...but I had failed to post them. So oh well.
So last week my Great Aunt passed away at age 92. She lived a great full LONG life. Her death pleases me in a way that I can look at her life and be like 'she truly lived.' I was kind of upset that I couldn't really go home for the funeral. My dad was in it, and I wish that I could have been there for my Grandma cuz they were very close. I called her Aunt Bernice. Sometimes I feel like I was closer to her than my own sister. But sometimes that really can't say much. But we were close. I just hope that my grandma sticks around for more years to come. I think that she is 89 now. She is like one of my best friends. I Love her so much. And she is a big reason that keeps me coming home during breaks at school. I want to spend as much time with her that I possibly can.
--So because my dad was in the funeral yesterday he couldn't come to the game..(which by the way I feel like I don't do anything....and I'm annoyed by my performance) So my mom made the trip up here by herself. My sister was supposed to come with her...but my mom waited around for 2 hours...and well guess who was a No show....That really makes me feel good. lol. And my Mom...she was pretty upset about the whole situation. But her and I just hung out. Talked about a lot of things which was good. Laughed together, shared stories. Just spent real community with each other. She was the shoulder that I needed to cry on last night. And I thank her for that.
I like have this feeling inside of me, and I think that I'm actually getting home sick. Which is weird because I spend a lot of time with my family during season. But I just want to be with my Mom and Dad. Which well in a Month we are all going to Tennessee to see my grandpa...so that will be great. But I don't know what's wrong with me.
-I had dinner with Kara the other night. It was so great to just listen to things that are going on in her life and just talk with her about things that really matter to me. I really enjoy the community that she brings to our relationship and the Love and just great friend qualities that she brings.
--Hanging out with Jenni was so good too! Time spent was not meaningless time whatsoever.
Galatians 6:7-10 was my study today.
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
-When I read this early this morning a couple of things came to my mind. Every action that I do or perform has results. What type of actions am I doing in my own life? Who am I trying to please?
Another thing that came to mind is this whole topic of doing what is right. When I do something that is right...or maybe it is an ongoing thing, sometimes it's hard to continue or even do in the first place because I cannot really see any tangible results. Is what I am doing really good? and if So why don't I see it being/doing good things? (just something that may come to mind sometimes.)
*In this text Paul Challenges us to keep doing good and trust for the results**
--Then I think why do I do good things for results?--I mean I guess it's because I am human, and people seeing that what I am actually doing is good and letting me know that what I am doing is good makes us as humans feel good. and probs makes us feel like it's worth something.
Anyways those are just thoughts. It was very encouraging to me today...Hope that it can Bless you.
Preaching in Challenging Times
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