An Update on Life

For those of you I haven't gotten to tell yet, I'm officially dating one of my friends at school. He's absolutely phenomenal, and he is so on fire for God, it's really refreshing. I know I had a rough summer, but I honestly feel completely at peace about this relationship, as do my parents, which is VERY abnormal. Mom and I have been getting a lot closer, which I'm loving to death! And I've been getting more and more of God in my life, and yes, the blessings just keep coming. I'm doing well in school so far...I didn't do as well on my first test as I hoped I would, only getting an 81, but for how unprepared I felt, I did well enough. It's not that I didn't study for it, but I don't think I absorbed the material very well. I basically used my own philosophies while studying for theology and ended up arguing with my text book (that I actually read!) more often than not. :) Mostly for the sake of arguing and figuring out what exactly I believe on certain things. Other than that, I had another test today that was difficult, but I know I did well, and I have another theology test tomorrow in my other theo class. Systematic Theology III. It's interesting--so far it's all about the works and person of the Holy Spirit. It's fun!

I know this is more for the girls out there, but you guys must think of it every once in a while. Do you ever have those days where you just don't feel like you're as good as people see you are? You know, when you just sit and wonder how it is that they don't see what you see when you look at your life? It's not necessarily a "self esteem" issue, but it makes the day more of a downer. But today, even though it started out like that, I'm sick of feeling that way, even just for a day at a time. So I gave it to God. I just asked him to take over my thoughts and teach me to always see myself as His child. A little cliche? Maybe--but it's worth it. With that, I hope you have a wonderful day, as mine is becoming.

God is So Good

I'm amazed every day at how much God is blessing me in every way. I'm building great, surreal friendships that I thank my Lord for on a daily basis. I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this year of college so far! I haven't been this happy or free in a LONG time. Things from my past are finally healing, I see myself in a different light, and I'm able to serve God all the time in things that seem trivial to a lot of people. I can't explain it--except I feel blessed. I feel like I've changed more in the last 21 days than in the last 4 years combined. And it's for the better. If you're someone back home, you may not recognize me as the same Lizzy that left this summer...and for that, I'm thankful. I don't know what my future holds, but I'm feeling less and less like Wisconsin will be my home--though I will dearly miss those I love there, I don't know what will happen when school's out--or even before then. I'll graduate next December and follow God wherever He leads. Okay, I have homework to do. God bless you all!

It's a Restless Day!

Not that it's a BAD day--most of the stuff that's on my mind is GOOD, but it's just a lot at once. ;) Thank God it's Friday!!! Classes are going superbly well, and yes, I'm already ahead on my homework! I'm really looking forward to the rest of this semester. God has been so good to me already, and I can't wait to see what He has in store for me! For those of you who don't know, I auditioned for a travelling worship team two nights ago, and auditions went VERY well for me. I can almost guarantee I'm on the team, I just don't know what exactly I'll be doing, so I'm pretty psyched about that. I also got some interesting news from my sister! If you know Rachel, you'll have to ask her what her news is, but I'm happy and she's happy. :) As far as the rest of life goes, I'm just working on keeping myself a little less busy than I feel like I am, but to no avail. ;) My work schedule already conflicts with one thing I really want to do (like be in concert and/or jazz band this semester) because I was the ONLY person not taking something for credit on Tuesday nights during rehearsals, but we'll see how that goes. I'd really like to be able to be in it, so maybe I can just go on Thursday nights.

We've also had some exciting new changes at the school! That's right--the library is now carpeted in the basement! Well, for all you who haven't ever been here, it's no big deal, but it's a lot nicer now. We also are reaching out as best we can as a school to help the hurricane victims. Today we took an impromptu offering during chapel today to help out and actually made a record for how much money came in in one chapel service...ever. Then we also found out that the school (and CBC is doing it, too) is inviting displaced college students from the destroyed areas to come here for free this year! Isn't that awesome? They can start this semester or just come next semester, and the profs will work with them to make it so they can catch up on the work we've already done. Other than that, it's been a long day, but a decent one. I can't wait until the restless feeling goes away, though--I just really want to go do something dangerous or against the rules or something. But not to worry--I'm not going to. ;) Later!