Reflections

It’s the coolest thing to witness someone who’s been seeking Jesus for some time finally accept Him into their life. It’s truly been a blessing to see God’s Word at work in her heart, and to see her grow. She just seemed so… joyful to lay down previous fears and take that leap of faith to profess her faith in Christ.  

Praise God! :) :) :)

Up to now, most of us (meaning my peers) have had similar journeys overall; thinking about which colleges we want to go to, what majors we want to do, and what classes we want to take. Now that we are all SO close to graduating, life is different for everybody. 

It’s easy (at least for me) to begin to covet what other people have especially when I compare myself to them. For the most part, I am a pretty worry-free person, but in this time of life when it seems like everyone around me is comparing themselves to the rest of the world, I get caught up in that too. 

I guess God is showing me that unknowingly, I have been placing my security in worldly achievements instead of trusting in His sovereignty. It’s easy to have faith when things are going 100% the way you want and the way you plan, but its a challenge when they don’t. I am hopeful though, that God will strengthen my faith in Him. 

I was talking to someone earlier about this, and this person told me, that it’s cool to see how God has specific plans for each one of us… and it is really is cool! He places us in certain locations around certain people uniquely for a reason. Wherever He leads me, in whatever city or state, I just pray that He will use me for His Kingdom, and that I would be a good witness to His name. 

*Approximately 5 weeks until graduation* =O

I have been struggling with contentment.

This is strange because its not one of the things I regularly struggle with. 

What I have and where I’m at is where God wants me to be. I see no point in coveting someone else’s situation or gifts. 

Time to pray and study for Nutrition. 

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 

(via bethia)

thetabbyocelot:

HIS EARSSS

OMG. I DIE OF CUTE OVERLOAD. <3 

(Source: prtyxbullsht, via mamakinzz)

I know I say this a lot (because its so true!) but I am extremely thankful for the many people God has placed in my life. I definitely feel undeserving of the grace-filled love and the countless encouragements they give me especially in times when I am difficult or self-centered. 

I feel so blessed to have those people who are an example of God’s love in my life :)

bethia:

“ignoring meeeee…”

:3 so cute.

ohhhh. myyy. gawshhh. 

look at that little ugly wrinkly face. LOVELOVELOVE!!!!

I just want to scoop him into my arms and squeeeesh it!

It’s hard to believe that this week marks the halfway point of my last quarter at UCSD. I feel both excited and apprehensive (senior year crisis anyone?? Hehe) 

What I want to do right after I graduate, and especially where I will be is very up in the air right now. I realize that what my heart desires may not be God’s plan for me… it might be, but also might not be… I have to be open to where He leads. After all, “The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). 

Listening to His voice is very difficult. There are many voices and influences in my life (including my own!), and its tough to see past my wants and even the well-meaning and godly advices given to me, to just listen to Him. I must remember to take in the advice from others humbly and consider them and pray about them as well. But also that ultimately, my submission is to my Lord, because my life is His. 

He is teaching me to be still and persevere in faith. I had a chance to read through past journals that I’ve kept during my walk with God, and it brings me a lot of peace to see how God has been and is working faithfully in my life, my prayers, my family and others around me. 

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3 ESV)

NOOOOOOOOOO. The grandpa I’ve seen for the past four years in Revelle who walks his two adorable Corgies just walked by with ONE. Where’s the other???? :(

I feel confused about multiple things in my life. However, I am grateful that God is providing me with peace. Although I cannot predict the future, one thing I am sure of is that my Father has all things in His hands, and He sees everything clearly. I look back on my life and see how He has revealed things to me in what I see now as His perfect timing, and He will do the same in all future things. I am sure of it.