Meditation...

As I mentioned in my last post, life is pretty insane for me right now.  So many changes...so many different things to think about/do.  Therefore I thought it was interesting that in our Freshmen Group they challenged us to do at least 15 minutes of meditating each day-simply sitting in the presence of God praying and listening for His voice.  

As I've said many times before, isn't it so funny how God knows exactly what we need in our lives?  Taking those short minutes out of my day seems to actually make more time to get things done.  Doesn't make any sense logically, but God has never been logical.  I wanted to share a scripture that I heard at Wesley last Tuesday that has inspired me.  

"A person's words can be life-giving water, words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brooke." -Proverbs 18:4

Andy talked about a quote he had heard, and wanted to change it.  I totally should have brought my journal because I cannot remember who said it originally.  It is:  "The best thing about the church is the people, and the worst thing about the church is the people".  He talked about us at Wesley trying to erase the second half of that.  His entire sermon inspired me to be someone that people like to be around.  To be someone that encourages others, and looks at life in a positive light instead of being downcast all the time.  When I walk into a room and someone seems to genuinely want to get to know me and makes me feel like I'm important, it makes a world of difference.  It's so important to be loved, and so many people in this world have no idea what that feels like.  So my goal for this week besides doing my meditations faithfully is to love on people.  Make them feel like they are important and be Jesus to them.  

As far as what I've actually done this last week....basically had my nose in books with the occasional break for Wesley/Freshman Group/SAK Comedy Club/other fun stuff.  I still have tons of reading to do for Monday but I got a lot accomplished today which was great.  Tomorrow I have a Volunteer UCF event that goes along with my goal for this week.  We're going to work in a crisis nursery and spend time with the children there.  I'm very excited and will be sure to try and take pictures (if possible) and update on how that goes.  Sunday is church and more schoolwork.  I'm coming home next weekend to see everyone.  So excited!  

Love you guys!  :)

Brit