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.