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I know you’re going through a time of doubt. I know you’re wondering why you when others are so happy. Just hold on to God and His promises. He will bring you through it.
Amen sister.
What’s the point of all this schooling that we do unless we apply it? Without utilizing what we learn, it’s as though we never learned it. We’re no better off then the next guy who spent the last few years sitting on a couch. I think that’s why I’m starting to thoroughly enjoy research as nerdy as that may sound— putting to practice all these theories I’ve learned and manipulating it to solve present day problems in hopes of finding a better solution. It’s been a crap load of reading and hitting dead-ends with open-ended questions but it’s intriguing to know that we can be the first to pioneer into unknown territory.
… sort of like… (you know this was coming) the need for us “Christians” to finally put to pratice all the things we know. The “Bible knowledge” that has yet to become real to us. There’s too many of us, me included, who just sit and soak in everything … and that’s it. We just sit and reverence in it; sing our happy songs after we feel one glimpse of Him and ”fellowship” with one another. Somewhere along the way, we totally lost our purpose in learning anything in the first place. Dang it. Where are the Disciples? The ones who want to run through every wall and every room just to inch closer to His chamber. The ones who genuinely acknowledge Him in everything, all the time, because He is just that to them— Lord. The ones who will go to the uncomfortable places because they understand all that He desires is to draw children back to His arms. So, teach me to put to practice what I learn. And in those moments, I know You become to me, internally and personally, what I perceive You to be.
If you’re reading this an are a student, learn something you genuinely love and enjoy. Otherwise you’re just wasting your time because you’ll never feel compelled to apply what you spend hours slaving over.
If you’re reading this and call yourself Christian, learn about the one you genuinely love. Otherwise you’re just wasting your time because you’ll never feel compelled to put to practice the things you’ve been shown.
“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
~ Mark 3:25
qUite sure we all know whiCh side wilL dominAte.
“… but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.
“And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted.
“Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” - 1King 3:7-9
Lord, give us that wise and understanding heart to discern justice like you did for King Solomon so we may walk in Your ways.
Yvonne,
Your fun, adventurous, and benevolent character is one that is encouraging in all aspects. You are a beautiful sister - inside & out - and we are all truly blessed that God gave us YOU. Amaranthine would not have been the same without you. ♥ Happy birthday yvonne - we love you! :)
p.s. this picture reminds me of this. hehe.
Word of God Speak
“I’m finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice”
As I was getting ready for work, this song comes on. I stop all that am doing, and am once again captured by His words.
God, may I hear Your quiet voice drown out the loud thoughts of mine.
As of 11 AM this morning, I am officially done with Sophomore year. I know, you’ve probably read 384263 posts already (especially from graduating seniors), about how quickly time flies and how you have to cherish the moments. But… I think the end of this year really reminded me of how good it…
i don’t really know where to begin.
All that comes to mind really is. Cherish.
Cherish your time together, brothers and sisters. It’s so easy to let time slip through the cracks. But before you know it, you’ll be a sucker of a senior like me, clinging onto every last moment and remnant of these college years spent together. I guess that’s natural. We don’t ever really learn to appreciate anything unless there’s a day it will be gone. Or at least we don’t feel the urgency to.
But it doesn’t have to be so. Don’t wait til the closing of your college years to start cherishing & building relationships guys. Start now. Don’t wait til it’s 3.5 years too late to start making up for all the lost relationships because you decided to spend a majority of it in the company of books rather than good company & fellowship. When it comes down to it..as a fourth year, what I remember most is all the good times we’ve had. Not all the books I’ve read. Not the number of A’s I’ve attained, or not attained (haha). Not the number of internships I’ve received. Really, what comes to mind immediately are the times spent worshiping together, studying the Word together, having one-on-one lunches together, praying together, having finals week apartment/dorm wars, taking random scoops runs, sharing accountability times, going on senior ladies hangouts, driving to cafe mondays, sharing wednesday baking sessions, dying together on zero week boot camp, etc etc. The list really does go on.
But one moment I remember in particular: i believe it was the last combined meeting of the last of my winter quarters to be spent at UCLA. it was either the first combined meeting, or the last of that quarter. but it was a combined meeting nonetheless. The quarterly reunion of our Amaranthine family :) And I distinctly remember the joy of the Lord that was so overflowing in my heart…that could only come about through the hearing of my brothers’ and sisters’ voices worshiping the Lord together. It really was such a joyous sound. Somewhere in between song, I took a moment to open my eyes and scan the room & what a beautiful sight I saw. It seriously brought tears to my eyes. Some were dancing (like literally dancing, not the typical jumping up & down, but choreographed dancing lol). Some were clapping. Some were still, eyes closed so tightly…you could tell they were really seeking the Lord. Whatever form it came in, it was undeniable what we were doing—worshiping the Lord.
Worship. Taking shape in so many forms. Yet so unifying.
This is what Amaranthine is really about. This is what Christianity is really all about. This is what LIFE is really all about. Don’t make it about anything else, brothers and sisters. Stay focused & cherish :)
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10
Thanks for a great four years, Amaranthine family.
Keep the faith!
love, your sister,
Christine
