Oct 21, 2007
Oct 2, 2007
AMERICA!!
Once again, I have to CROSS a border to get into my homeland....how crazy! A few weeks ago I was LONGING for the land of the free...home of the brave...;-) So Nikki and I made a girls day trip to the states. I had to run a few errands and clear things up and we wanted to shop. So we get all girlied up...swapped out of our sweats and headed to the border. Little did we know we would be sitting in the line for two hours. But we made a fun trip out of it:-) Here's some pictures of us goofing off and enjoying ourselves while sitting in the car...forever...
Chai Tea and My Latest Thoughts
At about 1:00 this afternoon I had the strongest craving for a Starbucks Taizo Nonfat Chai Tea Latte, my absolute favorite drink in the world! So I ran and got my girly Nikki and we honestly made the fastest Starbucks run IN HISTORY! We had class in 10 minutes...and we made it back just in time! Amazing...I know:-) Anyway, now I am sitting in the library working on absolutely nothing but the blog. It's important to keep you all updated on the craziness here isn't it? Plus, I leave tomorrow afternoon to go home and spend the weekend with the family AND doing lots of homework. I'm not too worried;-)
But as for the latest, I'm just full of joy:-) God....He's amazing. Have I told you this before? I mean often we get so caught up in the busyness of life and the things that need to get done that we forget the see the little blessings in our lives. I've been learning to JUST BE lately. I have so many dreams, and goals, and other things that I want to get done or get started. But God didn't create us and our life to fret all the time. There is so much I am learning about the will of God lately that I HAVE to share a bit.
When it comes to my direction for next year, I'm so worried that I may not go along with God's plan. But after talking with some close friends of mine, I was told that God's plan is like a BIG cirle. We always think and hope to be smack dab in the circle doing EXACTLY what he wants us to do. But the rang is alot larger than we think. Don't get me wrong, he does have plans for us and does have a path he would like for us to take because it's the better way. But what I'm saying is, when it comes to things like choosing a college or a church to intern at, God may not scream from the clouds the ONE church I have to work out. He may have a few places I could go that either way, will be an amazing exoerience. Each one will bring its own lessons and blessings if I am in it for the right reason. And I think right now, I am feeling drawn closer to home for next year. At least an hour away so I can come home as often as I possible can. So basically, I feel that God is going to use me wherever I go and bring people into my life in all areas. Now, He does open and close doors to direct you to one place or a different direction. I'm just saying that there's a lot to learn about the will of God...or just God in general. I'm just sorting through thoughts so let me know of your opinion!
I'm so thankful for the people that God has placed into my life this year. It's such a blessing daily and I look forward to seeing how God uses them in my life. Either way, it'll be amazing!
Blessings:-)
But as for the latest, I'm just full of joy:-) God....He's amazing. Have I told you this before? I mean often we get so caught up in the busyness of life and the things that need to get done that we forget the see the little blessings in our lives. I've been learning to JUST BE lately. I have so many dreams, and goals, and other things that I want to get done or get started. But God didn't create us and our life to fret all the time. There is so much I am learning about the will of God lately that I HAVE to share a bit.
When it comes to my direction for next year, I'm so worried that I may not go along with God's plan. But after talking with some close friends of mine, I was told that God's plan is like a BIG cirle. We always think and hope to be smack dab in the circle doing EXACTLY what he wants us to do. But the rang is alot larger than we think. Don't get me wrong, he does have plans for us and does have a path he would like for us to take because it's the better way. But what I'm saying is, when it comes to things like choosing a college or a church to intern at, God may not scream from the clouds the ONE church I have to work out. He may have a few places I could go that either way, will be an amazing exoerience. Each one will bring its own lessons and blessings if I am in it for the right reason. And I think right now, I am feeling drawn closer to home for next year. At least an hour away so I can come home as often as I possible can. So basically, I feel that God is going to use me wherever I go and bring people into my life in all areas. Now, He does open and close doors to direct you to one place or a different direction. I'm just saying that there's a lot to learn about the will of God...or just God in general. I'm just sorting through thoughts so let me know of your opinion!
I'm so thankful for the people that God has placed into my life this year. It's such a blessing daily and I look forward to seeing how God uses them in my life. Either way, it'll be amazing!
Blessings:-)
Sep 19, 2007
In The Morning....
This morning I woke up at about 6 am which is way too early for me. So after laying there trying to fall back asleep, I decided it was time to get up and read my bible for a bit before the day of classes began. This is was I was encouraged by this morning.
"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." Psalm 5:3
I was absolutly motivated by this for it reminded me of the joy that comes from starting out my day with my God. For he has created me in my inmost being and loves spending time with me. What better than to wake up and pray to the Lord. Begin this morning with the one who LOVES spending time with you:-)
"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." Psalm 5:3
I was absolutly motivated by this for it reminded me of the joy that comes from starting out my day with my God. For he has created me in my inmost being and loves spending time with me. What better than to wake up and pray to the Lord. Begin this morning with the one who LOVES spending time with you:-)
Sep 18, 2007
Brand New Year Brings Brand New Things
Hey all! It's been way too long since I have last updated this and completely appologize. Its seems as though I am more involved with blogging when I'm at school here in B.C. So here's the update of this year so far!
I got to school about 3 and a half weeks ago for the leadership training I needed to do for my position as a resident assistant here at Columbia Bible College. Which means, I'm more like the "mom of the hall". I lead meetings each week with the girls in my unit, in my dorm as well as many other things. But anyways, I absolutly LOVE it! It's been a challenge as well as a blessing in my life so far and I really look forward to the rest of the year as an RA. Also, about two weeks ago I started working as a Student Ambassador on campus which means I go around to churches and schools and talk about CBC and get people to check out our school! I also call prospective students and encourage and fill them with info and answer any questions. It's awesome to be paid for this kinda job. There's alot of other little things that I randomly do and so far I think I'm gonna like it.
Last week I auditioned for the chapel teams here at CBC and instead of getting on one of those, I got on the Vespers worship team! I couldn't believe it! Vespers is a Tuesday night worship service here at school that is open to everyone! Students and the public! It's an amazing service and I really look forward to being a part of it this year. Totally unexpected!
Besides all of this amazing new CRAZINESS that God has brought into my life, I have been really enjoying my classes here, all 16 credits. As of lately, I spend a few hours everyday reading in the library and studying (totally not the normal Britt). Last year I would spend only a few hours a week and that was ONLY if something was due. There's such a new joy and excitement in learning this year. I really look forward to seeing what else the Lord brings into my life! Pray that I can jumble this all! There have been some changes in the Youth Work program here and its so exciting and such an answer to prayer! They have made it to where in your 3rd year in youth work you go out on an internship ANYWHERE. I have been thinking and praying so much about my family and how much I really want to be closer to them. Don't get me wrong, I love being away from home and on my own. But having such an amazing family doesn't make it any easier. I hate missing out on my little brothers life. I am a mentor to him, we're like buds! So not being around him is so difficult. Also, with Alex moving back to Salem, I would love to be closer to him so that we can actually get closer! So anyway, next year I will be able to be AT HOME and work at a church as an intern. I will also be continueing some studies as I'm at home, but then I will be back here for one more year to finish off my degree in Youth Ministry! It's just so awesome to see the blessings! Count your blessings!!!!
I hope everything is going AWESOME with all of you and would love to hear from you. If you can't write me on here, E-MAIL ME! Update me on everything going on in your lives! Brittylou25@wvi.com
Blessing:-)
In Christ,
Britt
I got to school about 3 and a half weeks ago for the leadership training I needed to do for my position as a resident assistant here at Columbia Bible College. Which means, I'm more like the "mom of the hall". I lead meetings each week with the girls in my unit, in my dorm as well as many other things. But anyways, I absolutly LOVE it! It's been a challenge as well as a blessing in my life so far and I really look forward to the rest of the year as an RA. Also, about two weeks ago I started working as a Student Ambassador on campus which means I go around to churches and schools and talk about CBC and get people to check out our school! I also call prospective students and encourage and fill them with info and answer any questions. It's awesome to be paid for this kinda job. There's alot of other little things that I randomly do and so far I think I'm gonna like it.
Last week I auditioned for the chapel teams here at CBC and instead of getting on one of those, I got on the Vespers worship team! I couldn't believe it! Vespers is a Tuesday night worship service here at school that is open to everyone! Students and the public! It's an amazing service and I really look forward to being a part of it this year. Totally unexpected!
Besides all of this amazing new CRAZINESS that God has brought into my life, I have been really enjoying my classes here, all 16 credits. As of lately, I spend a few hours everyday reading in the library and studying (totally not the normal Britt). Last year I would spend only a few hours a week and that was ONLY if something was due. There's such a new joy and excitement in learning this year. I really look forward to seeing what else the Lord brings into my life! Pray that I can jumble this all! There have been some changes in the Youth Work program here and its so exciting and such an answer to prayer! They have made it to where in your 3rd year in youth work you go out on an internship ANYWHERE. I have been thinking and praying so much about my family and how much I really want to be closer to them. Don't get me wrong, I love being away from home and on my own. But having such an amazing family doesn't make it any easier. I hate missing out on my little brothers life. I am a mentor to him, we're like buds! So not being around him is so difficult. Also, with Alex moving back to Salem, I would love to be closer to him so that we can actually get closer! So anyway, next year I will be able to be AT HOME and work at a church as an intern. I will also be continueing some studies as I'm at home, but then I will be back here for one more year to finish off my degree in Youth Ministry! It's just so awesome to see the blessings! Count your blessings!!!!
I hope everything is going AWESOME with all of you and would love to hear from you. If you can't write me on here, E-MAIL ME! Update me on everything going on in your lives! Brittylou25@wvi.com
Blessing:-)
In Christ,
Britt
Jul 17, 2007
Life. Thoughts. and CoCo.
Once again, I'm sitting here on the laptop listening to some sweet new acoustic music that puts me in a deep thinking mood and I should MOST DEFINATLEY be in bed. But this past summer has been a new experience for me in a life that I have always lived in. Being home has been so awesome and I wouldn't change it. But I have began to see the difference between who I am here and at school. Here, being on the west coast surrounded by the "you gotta be 100lbs, tan, hot hot and hotter" kinda life style. And basically, I struggle with this and always will. I absolutely love working out and running...LOVE the burn and the way I feel afterwards. But I'm realizing that no matter how healthy I eat and how often I work out, I'm not gonna be a tiny 100lb girl. I am learning to accept myself and love the skin I am in. It's been such a tough summer with this area but I take each day as a new day and strive to love myself. But the thing I don't understand, in why do I feel this way when I want to get out there and preach to allllll the girls in this world about self image. I want to say to each and every one of them that they are beautiful and created perfectly. But I don't always believe that about myself. Does't that seem a little hypocritical to you? I sure think so...so I pray that the Lord will continue to work in my life and strengthen me in a way that I am able to speak truth from my own life as well at the Lord's. The devil knows where he can bring me down and I'm trying my hardest to fight him off...stupid stupid. But as for a happy note. I am loving the strength that I have developed over the last few years. I am seeing how God is becoming the leader of my life completely and guiding me through everything. THank you Lord! I look forward to seeing how he brings me through these trials and what he does with my life in the future. I look forward to seeing who he brings into my life and how he will use them in my life as well. I look forward to meeting the one I will marry EVENTUALLY. I look forward to singing and singing and singing...and sharing the word of Jesus Christ and the love he has for ALL:-) Share with my your thoughts:-)
Jun 14, 2007
Why do we get this way?
*Goodness goodness I must say that it has been absolutely way too long since I have updated this thing. And you know....it is "The Sweet Life Of Britt". But according to my status, it doesn't seem so sweet, for you guys may think there is no change...EVER! Well, it's time for a little change in my day. There has been a change! There has been way too many changes!! So now it's time to update you on some of my thoughts. But first, I'll just let ya'll know...I'm back home for the next two months as summer continues to go on. I'm missin the amazing experience I have at CBC every moment but it'll come again soon. I'm just workin like crazy and catchin up with the sun, my family, and the friends I have here at home. But here's what I've been pondering about quite a bit lately.
*So as I was e-mailing a really good friend of mine earlier today I was beginning to talk about how I'm doin with being a newly single girl. And in all honesty, I was explaining how Im beginning to focus on my relationship with the LORD first and foremost. But here's what I'm struggling with. Every moment I breathe, eat, sleep, and excercise...I am thinking about whomever I may be marrying and when this amazing man will come around. Why is that? Why can't I simply be content with how things are right now? I've always been one that looks forward to getting married and spending the rest of my life with that one person. But as I've gotten older and enrolled into the bible college atmosphere a.k.a BRIDAL COLLEGE, I've become more impatient....so where is my mr.right? There are so many things I look forward to doing in the future with my life. Things like being an equipt leader for the next generation of young women, and bringing many people to come to know the Lord as their personal savior....and many other things like doing a Cancer walkathon or runathon:-) And makin a life long impact in someones life....many things I CAN'T wait to experience each and every day of my life. But another one of those is being able to fall in love and spend every day good or bad with the one God has brought to me. Why don't I patiently wait instead of IMPATIENTLY wait? I mean seriously...think about it...I have this life long personal relationship with the creator of the universe. The same God that is saving souls each and every day in Darfur, and India. The same God that is protecting our soldiers fighting war in Iraq. The same God that walks beside Billy Graham. Why can't I seek him with my WHOLE heart as I am growing into the woman he has created me to be. Why don't I just focus on falling in love with him every moment of every day? Well...I have come up with the answer...not the answer I love...but...it's because I am only human. I am going to have these rediculous quirks and worries and thoughts. Obviously I have not been given the gift of singleness...or at least I HOPE not...! Well...now that I've just about written a novel, I'm thinking these thoughts and questions may be coming to a close. The only resolution I have is that I am going to continue to wake up each morning and start it with a prayer. A prayer to my God that I can focus on him and seek FIRST the kingdom of God and the heart of my savior. I want to spend this time in my life to grow closer to my Lord even though I know I long for the one to come into my life. I know it will happen...but it will happen in time. In God's time.....
*So as I was e-mailing a really good friend of mine earlier today I was beginning to talk about how I'm doin with being a newly single girl. And in all honesty, I was explaining how Im beginning to focus on my relationship with the LORD first and foremost. But here's what I'm struggling with. Every moment I breathe, eat, sleep, and excercise...I am thinking about whomever I may be marrying and when this amazing man will come around. Why is that? Why can't I simply be content with how things are right now? I've always been one that looks forward to getting married and spending the rest of my life with that one person. But as I've gotten older and enrolled into the bible college atmosphere a.k.a BRIDAL COLLEGE, I've become more impatient....so where is my mr.right? There are so many things I look forward to doing in the future with my life. Things like being an equipt leader for the next generation of young women, and bringing many people to come to know the Lord as their personal savior....and many other things like doing a Cancer walkathon or runathon:-) And makin a life long impact in someones life....many things I CAN'T wait to experience each and every day of my life. But another one of those is being able to fall in love and spend every day good or bad with the one God has brought to me. Why don't I patiently wait instead of IMPATIENTLY wait? I mean seriously...think about it...I have this life long personal relationship with the creator of the universe. The same God that is saving souls each and every day in Darfur, and India. The same God that is protecting our soldiers fighting war in Iraq. The same God that walks beside Billy Graham. Why can't I seek him with my WHOLE heart as I am growing into the woman he has created me to be. Why don't I just focus on falling in love with him every moment of every day? Well...I have come up with the answer...not the answer I love...but...it's because I am only human. I am going to have these rediculous quirks and worries and thoughts. Obviously I have not been given the gift of singleness...or at least I HOPE not...! Well...now that I've just about written a novel, I'm thinking these thoughts and questions may be coming to a close. The only resolution I have is that I am going to continue to wake up each morning and start it with a prayer. A prayer to my God that I can focus on him and seek FIRST the kingdom of God and the heart of my savior. I want to spend this time in my life to grow closer to my Lord even though I know I long for the one to come into my life. I know it will happen...but it will happen in time. In God's time.....
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