30/11/2009

November what happened? We were playing, having fun and now you are up and leaving....

Today:

- I'm sitting in the "Board Room" of my house working on an essay. I just hit the 500 word mark and am now back to doing some more reading. For all those curious here is the essay question "discuss how the Mission of God to all nations is reflected in the call of Abraham and in the nation of Israel, his descendants?"

I'm actually really enjoying it. Not the essay writing part- but more so the learning part of the Old Testament. Crazy stuff

- I'm also enjoying laughing at the sporadic outbursts of hard rain against the window behind me that lasts for 3 seconds and then gives up. Nature just wants me to come play- I get the hint.

- Last night of Life Group for the year tonight. Been a good year of friendship, laughs, encouragement and prayer, accountability and growth! Looking forward to chillin like villains.

- Am now wondering about the saying "chillin like villains" If I was a villain... I would not be chilling I would be in a constant state of panic and alertness. That's probably why I'm not a villain though..

- What else is going on in life: day by day pondering the mandate God has placed on my heart/life. And how exactly that will be displayed next year. Job wise/ Discipleship wise/ Extra responsibility wise... Who knows what i'll do/Where i'll go/Who i'll meet....

Life Is Fun Fun Fun! I can genuinely say that I am enjoying just being me. Right now I wouldn't have it any other way!

Deborah

Deborah- The ancient prophetess!

What a hero!

Deborah- was a woman of the faith by her own merits. She wasn't related or married to one of the men we know heaps about. She became great and highly regarded based solely on her faithfulness to her relationship with her God. In my eyes she was probably one of the greatest women in the Bible.

The story's part of the Old Testament where the Israelites are continually disobeying and turning from God, He raises up leaders (Judges) to guide His people back to Him. Deborah was one of these Judges. If you have time- read the story! I really enjoyed and appreciated learning about her today.

God- Thanks for heroes of the faith we can learn from xox

-> She's found in Judges 4 & 5.

Success

"Consider the postage stamp. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there"

-Josh Billings

Beauty

Admittedly- Yes.. I am procrastinating from going to bed. Unsure why...I love sleep?! However- whilst sitting listening to the new church worship playlist I was looking at the flowers one of my besties (Ramon :) ) got me for my bday- 5 weeks ago!!!

They're not just any flowers- they're my favourite- he knows me well! They always last for ages and are simply exquisite. For a few weeks, I've been picking off some of the dead ones and trimming back the stems. I'm looking at them now close up and there is still quite a few in that phase- where implosion is seconds away....the outside petals are about to burst with life but they haven't quite made it. Then there are several buds that have been permanently stuck in that phase, as they start to wrinkle and die off.

Although the buds still look stunning- it makes me sad to think that their one purpose in life never got fulfilled. All that was ever seen was the outer beauty they had to display. From my perspective I can see the potential beauty and life that could have been. But that's the sad part- the buds have died off as "could have beens".

As girls in today's world we have that same opportunity hey. I don't want to rely on my 'ridiculously good looks' to get me noticed in this world. I know and believe with all my heart that my Father in Heaven looks down and whilst seeing my outer looks (that He Himself created) He more importantly sees my Heart, and the life and beauty that it beholds. He sees a heart that is given opportunity time and time again.

I want to unleash the inner beauty that is lacking in the world today. I want to fulfill my purpose in life and not be a "could have been". After attending my auntie's funeral last week it reminded me of how any one of our lives can be cut short at any moment. We don't have any time to waste- every day and moment that it with holds is too precious to let slip by.

Let's actually live up to the potential God sees in us...!!!

1 Peter 3:4- Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

Memories

I love my Aunty Sue

* I loved that she was my God mother

* I loved that she was cheeky and always made me chuckle

* I loved that she faithfully prayed for us kids that we would know the love God has for us.

* I love that she spoke encouragement and prayers at my Baptism.

* I love that she was still saying silly things making us laugh when she was fighting for her life...

* I love that on the day she knew she would be with Jesus she wanted to wear the silliest pajamas she owned... to look her finest. Cookie Monster haha... we're talking a 53 year old women here. Ahhh we're so similar.

* I love that nursing staff from near and far would make detours whenever they could to pop in, give her a kiss and a cuddle to check how she was doing. Always a fave.

* I love that she gave her life for God, such a true woman of God. Girls ministry, schools ministry, prison ministry.... she gave it all.. through treatment and pain. What a role model for faithfulness & perseverance.

* I love that she financially gave whatever she could, despite her own circumstances.

* I love that despite us missing her and wishing she could have stayed...she's no longer in pain.

* I love that I can write this knowing I'll see her again someday...

... I wonder what i'll be wearing ;)

I love you Aunty Sue.. until the day I see you again. Kiss Hug Kiss Hug

Reminder

After an exhaustive weekend and emotions running wild....I found a little reminder

Grace

Precious Abba,

"My heart is ever at your service!"

I love learning about the intricate ways you have weaved yourself through the pages of our History. Again and again we failed you, and again and again your Grace permeates...

The wonder of your love.... I'm left looking heavenward. Smile on my face. I'm in awe.

I love you. 

Chuckles with God

As if God doesn't have a sense of humour.....

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Mother Teresa

So on Tuesday at work I stumbled across a little rainbow. Unfortunately I missed out on the leprechaun but my little pot of treasure awaited. There upon boxes and boxes of stuff delivered to our office was a heap of second hand books. Did someone know my birthday was nigh?

Mel and I searched all through these two boxes of books, collaborating a mini library for the bookshelf up at Stringybark. There in the midst of dust bunnies, sneezes and dead spiders lay this book. "Something beautiful for God." Ahh... I'd finally found it. A book on Mother Teresa's life.

What an amazing woman. To think that a life lived simply devoted to her King could impact the world in the way she did. Of course I imagine she would have struggled living in slums surrounded by death, disease and destruction. But obedience and perseverance prevailed.

I love her. I love what she stands for. I love her cheeky smile and I adore her humility. She was gracious and overflowing with a heavenly love. She was in all of my opnion...

Beauty!

Can't wait to finish the book- soo excited to finally have found something on her.

"What the poor need more, than food and clothing, is to simply be loved and feel wanted."

- Mother Teresa

On the 5th September, Mother Teresa would have passed away about 13 years ago. Hmm... can't wait to chill with her in heaven.

Book- "Something beautiful for God." by Malcom Muggeridge