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I don't know if I could pinpoint one thing that was harder than any other. Two that were really hard for me, though:
- At the end of my sophomore year of high school, I was planning on running for Student Council Secretary. I had planned on it since I first realised I'd be a member in eighth grade, and I knew I needed leadership positions. However, two of my friends kind of... made a deal? or something, and they ran for Secretary and Treasurer. I didn't want to run against them, so even though it was really tough for me, I didn't run. (The upside to this story? God is so faithful. That following year, I ended up getting so many unexpected leadership positions, and I was even Student Council Secretary my senior year.)
- When I went to Israel this year, I got nearly no sleep. I went to sleep late praying and doing QT, and I had to wake up at 5:45am or earlier each morning so I could make it to the teachers' QT/early morning prayer time. Being attentive to other children's needs as a teacher/counselor when I was so tired was pretty tough. But again, God's grace was all over me--somehow, it became so easy as God kept refreshing me in the place of prayer. -
At the risk of sounding absolutely cliché, I would have to say Jesus. I mean--one of the Bible verses closest to my heart is 1 Corinthians 15:49: "And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man." I want to be just like Him, this humble King who is so holy and loves me.
If we also wanted to avoid the cliché answer of my family, I would say Ellen, one of my youth group teachers. She admits that she has a hard time showing her emotions, and is often strict for the sake of the youth group, but she's filled with so much love, and she's a true intercessor. I admire her and look up to her so much. -
Hello! :) I've honestly never been better. Jesus is taking me deeper and giving me more love for others and stirring my heart in new ways, and I'm just very thankful!
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I've been listening to the IHOP Prayer Room a lot these days, ever since it became free to access the webstream (ihop.org/theprayerroom). So there are several songs they sing there (some spontaneous, some not) that are in my heart right now. Two examples:
My soul sings, my soul sings
My soul sings, how I love You, Lord
It's just a little while longer and I'll see You
It's just a little while longer and I'll know You
It's just a little while longer and we'll be together
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"Take Your Place" by Jon Thurlow -
I've been thinking about this all day, because I wanted to come up with a good answer. Upon further reflection, though, I'm left to conclude that, while I've had people question my beliefs and ask me about them, I don't think I've ever had anyone just criticise me for them. I don't remember anyone coming up to me and just saying, "What you believe is stupid."
I've definitely had people treat me differently or question me for them, though, and I deal with that much the way I deal with everything: prayer. I mean, I hardly have enough wisdom to respond in an intelligent way that will satisfy everybody. And I am human and sometimes it hurts when people treat me differently. But ultimately, it's all good; I know He'll take care of it. -
I really, really want to visit Europe in general, but France in particular. I don't know what it is about Europe, but I have a very romanticised vision of it in my head and, while I know that the real thing may not be exactly like my ideals, I can just picture adoring all the rich and fascinating history behind it.
I also think it would be absolutely beautiful. :)
But the idea of traveling really appeals to me and I would also love visiting Asia (and in the case of Korea and China, again, because while I've been there I'd love to go there again), Africa, and Australia. New Zealand would be fascinating.
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This would probably be too long for a fortune cookie. But one of my favourite quotes is this Franciscan blessing, which I think would be good for anyone to hear:
"May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, and starvation, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy. And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done."
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