JuSt LeT gO!!!!!

It's amazing all the cool creations that exist right in front of our own eyes, sometimes all we have to do is open them. i took a walk through a nearby park today and found a great "thinking spot" located on a high rock in the shade that overlooked a large pond. In order to get there, i had to cross over a rather large and steep ditch; so i did what any normal person would do, i slid down one side and hiked up the other. As i sat at my "thinking spot" i turned off my headphones and sat quietly. It was nice to be able to be alone and spend some time with God. As i began to leave i spotted a rope down the way which hung over the ditch i had previously crossed and i thought to myself, "why not?" So i hiked a little farther down and grabbed ahold of this warn out knotted up rope that was tied to a tree branch extremely high above my head. I was pretty convinced it would hold me if i jumped and swung myself to the other side. I figured i would entertain the tomboy in me for a bit. But the longer i stood there, with the rope in hand, the more room i gave for doubt to play it's game. The rocks underneath me were a little bigger and sharper than when i had first crossed, and i realized that i would be suspended at least 20 feet off the ground mid-swing. What if i fell? What if i hurt myself? I mean i was alone there, noone would have known! What if this rope busted half way through...i can't afford a broken leg! Realizing i was being ridiculous i kept telling myself, just let go! just jump! How many times do we play this game with God? How many times are we disobediant to his calling, simply because we're afraid to fall? We say we trust him, but are our actions proving that? Are we letting doubt get the best of us? Sometimes the vision he has for us calls us to let go of some things in our lives, he is telling us to just jump! Our God doesn't care about our comfort, he cares about our character! So there i was on the edge of this ditch, rope in hand, and i jump! The momentum of the swing takes me across to the other side and then back again. As i try to regain my balance, my foot slips and i scratch my right leg on a jagged tree stump. God never promises it's going to be easy or that you'll come out pain free. Determined to do it again, i re-wrap my hands around the knots and jump again! This time on my swing back, my hands lose thier grip, slip down the rope, suffering minor rope burns, and i crash amongst the rocks! Lesson number 2, make sure God is with you before you choose to jump, the choices that we make are rarely the ones that God is calling us to make. We have to learn to lay down our fleshly desires. An agreement in any fight is needed in both realms. We pray for God's will to be done, not our own, that's where the confidence to jump comes from in the first place!

HUNGRY 09

~HUNGRY 09~
Day 4 of the 21 day fast: I'll have to admit, yesterday was a lot easier! My stomach was growling out of control in class today, and i feel weaker and more tired than ever. Although harder than day three, much easier than day two. I feel like even my mind is exhausted, finding it hard to focus on homework and intellecutal tasks. The meaning behind the fasting however is all about God and my intimacy with him. My worship toward him has been nothing less than incredible. I seem to connect with him instantly without any distractions whatsoever.
I was listening to a song titled, "Heaven come down" by Daniel Bashta, and as i was singing along, i began to beg God for him to bring Heaven down to us and invade the earth. His answer to me was, "I would, but there is no room for me." My eyes were opened. This world is so full of junk and irrelavent nothings. They clog up all available space leaving no room for the one who created it all. This put fasting into perspective for me. By eliminating food, (junk) from our bodies, we create room for the Lord in our spirit. If only everyone would create a little more room for our savior, this world would be awakend! Tonight i am going to watch the sunset on the beach, and worship quietly to the God who deserves everything we have.

~Hungry 09~

Day 6

Isaiah 40:29-"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." God i pray that though my flesh cries out, you strengthen my inner spirit! Remind me Lord, that in my weakness, you are glorified!

Day 7

Nehemiah 8:10-...for the joy of the LORD is your strength!" Today i was once again filled up while worshiping. The Lord always pulls through at my weakest moments. Leaves me to question myself..."What am I hungry for? Is it food? Or am I hungry for God, for more of his word? That's the real bread of life!!

RoCkIn ArOuNd ThE cHrIsTmAs TrEe!!

Christmas break just ended so here is a little re-cap of how we do it in 24/7:

*watching the Elf at Eds, having wedgie wars and making ridiculous videos is a good way to start off the holiday season!
*A formal Christmas party wouldn't be complete without a nice little pedicure during girl team time!!
*Secret Santa gift exchange took place at the Daily residence at 6:30pm. We all got awesome gifts along with our 247 HOODIES!!! HOLLA!!!!
*All dressed up and off to the Melting Pot for some killer fondu!! Being pampered was nice for a change :) Have to admit that the dessert was the best part!!
*On the way home we were all eager to get back to see Rons face as his girlfriend Jenny paid him a little suprise visit!! awwww...i think he cried :)
*all tuckered out we went home and got some rest before doing the finishing touches for Epic Twisted Christmas
*Painting, decorating, and cleaning before the students arrived!!
*Asian Twisted Christmas was a huge hit with the dancing dragon not to mention the sweet light shows and the amazing food from Bangkok Rest!!
*Clean up time and 24/7 split up to Michigan, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas to celebrate Christmas with our families!
we all look forward to an amazing new year!! we cant wait to see what God will do!!