the Power of Prayer

Already blessed in such a short period of time.  My mom brought me my mail this morning, I received a letter from my dad (blessing #1) and one from CSULA (blessing #2).

Of course I tear open the letter from my dad in anticipation to see how he's doing.  I know we e-mail but its not the same as seeing and touching the paper he physically wrote on.  It was wonderful to hear from him, I miss him dearly.  Only 385 more days until I see him again!

Then I see a letter from my university with the words: IMPORTANT DOCUMENT ENCLOSED.  My mother and I were just talking about my 1098 for her taxes so I figured it was that... but to my surprise... it was financial aid I was owed for previous quarters!!!  I felt so blessed that in such a short time one of my prayers was already being answered.

GOD IS BEYOND GOOD!  He is TREMENDOUS!  I can't wait to give back in church tomorrow.  Wow, this is the blessed life I have been missing all of this time.  Its so wonderful!

God Bless everyone.

New beginnings in Christ.

Wow!  I can't contain my excitement!  I have been addicted to Pastor David's podcasts since I have been in bed sick with bronchitis and it finally got to me.  I want a new life in Christ.  I want to live for Him and do his work here on Earth.

First things first:

• help out more around the house.  I know this is expected but I'm pretty lazy when it comes to these things.
• watch my language.  Lately its been HORRIFIC and that is NO WAY for a follower of Christ to be expressing herself.
• give thanks.  I often caught myself praying when I needed something and not just to give thanks.
• daily devotional.  My aunt bought me a journal for my birthday this year and I plan on doing the exercises in them daily.
• honor my body.  This will coincide with my recovery from ED and also to just be more cautious about who and where I hang out.

I think thats enough on my plate for now but I can't wait to get the Holy ball rollin'!

If I lose a lot of "so-called" friends because of this, so be it.  The only friend I really need is Jesus.  Corny?  Maybe, but if corniness means salvation from eternal damnation... I think I'll take it!