focusing.

For the past week I've been noticing that I spend way too much time on the internet. It doesn't help that part of my job is through a web page site business, but other than that my days at work are cleaning up discussion boards....facebook, twitter, tokbox, virb...etc...I love the fact that I am informed and try to stay up to date, but there comes a point in my life where I need to cut those things out that aren't as important...and focus on what is. Right now, I need to focus on growing my relationships with others, and growing my relationship with Christ. I need to spend my time reading and digging into the word; so that when unexpected things happen I'm not blown away...I'm prepared. I want to be a strong person, but not in a humanistic way....I was reading my bible on my lunch break yesterday, and came across a really encouraging verse. Isaiah 8:17 which says "I will wait on the Lord....I will hope in Him." I really HOPE that this is my attitude in life. I want to be as patient for God's plan so that I don't settle for my plan. I want to put my Hope in Him so that life doesn't disappoint me. My life is His Hope and His Plan will come if I put everything in Jesus. I have faith in that statement. I will not back down from this. I will not lose Hope and I will patiently wait and take action as I am directed.

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2008, I graduate...in 4 months that is...

What I've learned as I think about graduating in 4 months:

1. That I hate saying no to people. I hate the fact that I can't please everyone.

2. I need to always be a good friend by being honest and keeping myself second and listening to my friends first.

3. My parents are wiser than I'll ever know. There are no words that could ever exemplify the magnitude of my gratitude.

4. God is AMAZING. I can truely see His love clearly and directly more than ever.

5. I'm still learning what I want out of life and I think thats going to constantly change. Having said that, one thing I know is that it's not what I want thats important, but that I trust God enough to know everything is in His hands...and I have peace with that.

6. I'm still not sure about relationships and me. I know there is a guy out there for me, I think im just scared to meet him in fear that I will never be good enough for him.

7. Be careful who you let in, trust is easy to break and hard to gain back. Trust is the one of the most important aspects of anykind of relationship and should be kept sacred.

8. My family, as much as we fuss love each other and others open heartedly. Thats a quality that I think is GREAT and something I should really keep with me always.

9. Pick your battles wisely!!!!! Make sure others(even close friends) do not fuel anger towards someone or something. Research the situation and be honest with yourself....I've learned to remember live and let go.

10. Last, I am sick and tired of America saying "think about yourself"...we live in a "me" society that gives up when the "going gets tough". I don't want to live like that. I pray that I can take that passion and be selfless as much as possible. I want to give more...
-give more of my time
-give to a cause
-give more smiles
-give more laughter
-give more compassion
-give more sympathy
-give more honesty
-give more affection
-give more love
-give all of myself.
I want to make a difference in someones life. I know that one person and one action can change the world because Jesus did that. If I want to be like Him then I need to give Him a 100% in every situation that comes my way. So these things I've learned and reflect upon have opened my eyes and heart. Maybe its opened yours as well.

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proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:27-28
"He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent."

I was looking at another verse near this and came across this passage. It was just a reminder of what I should be doing more of and also what i should be doing less of no matter what situation comes my way. I dont know if anyone else is having a rough week, but its def been one of those weeks for me. My best friend and roommate for the past 3 years just moved out cause she's graduating in December:( sad times cause im really going to miss having her around all the time and she's all the way in Columbia..ive also got a lot on my mind lately and as easy as it may be to lash out my frustrations, i was just reminded that it's a lot wiser to just give it God and keep my mouth shut...I felt the need to share, maybe you're in the same boat, but reading that scripture pointed me in the right direction..you should probably just read proverbs 17.

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