Whoa, 3 entries in 1 day, what is going on? But I just have a lot to say and a lot on my mind today. But I just wanted to mention how amazing my friends are here. It is such a wonderful gift from my Lord to have friends that are earnestly seeking after Him as well. Though we all struggle w/school and life and boys and everything else, and we all want to stray, it's awesome to know that someone is there praying for you and loving you with the heart of Christ. Nan had the idea that we all get together once a week to pray together, and I really hope we pray like we did that one night all outloud together. It was the coolest thing ever. How many people are priviledged enough to be sitting in a room, all talking to Jesus Christ outloud, at the same time? Nan suggested it bc it's what she did in Tawain, and if that was the only thing she learned there, which it isn't, then just that to me was worth her trip! :)
Speaking of prayer: I've been trying to study Judges. You know how we all go through periods of stronger faith than others? Of seaking but not knowing what to do? I think that's what this book is all about. When trials are great, or they are being persecuted they cry out "Father save us from this oppression", but when life is good, they are sustaining themselves (which we all want to be self-sufficient) they go back to their Ashera poles and marrying into the other tribes. I don't know about you, but I definitely go back and forth between praising my Savior and worshiping my "Ashera" poles, and it's so horrible. So, should I really want to be self-sufficient? That answer has become really clear... NO! Not only do I need to rely more and trust more in Jesus and study His Word more, but I need people to keep me accountable. So praise to the Lord for providing everything that I didn't think I needed to rely on Him!