- I enjoyed a long morning before work.
- A friend sent me an encouraging text message as I was driving to work.
- I was happy to have my coworker at work.
- Customers were nicer than yesterday.
- My friend bought me a Ring Pop :)
- Came home to a nice warm shower.
- Played with the pups.
- Saw Lauren and ate the best sandwich and drank the best green tea ever.
- Ending the night feeling relaxed and happy.
God has been sending me little I-love-you’s
at every turn by way of wonderful people.
What else has been going on this week?
Death – Still really
on my mind, but after talking to Lauren tonight, my heart is a little more at
ease. I feel like my thoughts were
driving me crazy, and I am so thankful for her listening ear and prayerful
heart and compassionate words. Until that day comes, I will spend my days in
Him.
Family –
February is ticking a little bit closer each day. I’m nervous to come home. I am so thankful for the friends and
influences that I have in my life who have similar walks. Not everyone comes from a saved family and as
the time draws near for me to see them again, my fear is that our contrast will
be so great—too great. I have to give
this God and trust in Him completely, no matter what happens. I love my family so, so, so much. And I love Him. And all things work together in His perfect
plan.
Brothers –
Ever since I became a Christian my heart has been searching for brothers. I want men in my life who protect me, honor
me, and above all love the God they serve.
Fellowship is responsible for the men in my life who I can look to as
God-fearing examples. And as friendships
grow, I grow more thankful for their presence in my life.
Reading – I love
reading. I wish I had more time for
it. I have so many amazing books that I
want to sink my teeth into. Right now, I’m
getting through C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity.
Now, I’m only in the beginning chapters, but I wonder if I would’ve appreciated
this book earlier in my Christian walk when I was on the brink of accepting
Christ. I’m sticking with it, but just
ordered The Screwtape Letters off Amazon.
That is one I’m really excited about.
Roommates –
Lindsay moved out on Tuesday, and I miss her.
Between her and Micaela somehow my heart was changed. I went from wanting to live alone to
desperately wishing I had a two bedroom apartment. It’s too quiet around here now. And I will always love my doggies, but there’s
nothing like human companionship.
Praying –
Months ago I used to have my prayer request time, where I would pray for people
in my life. Strangers, friends, family,
I would devote time solely to them. Over the last month I’ve been a little Jamie-centered, and as of Monday I got into the swing
of things again and started praying for others.
It gave me so much peace, and I felt like I was able to love them even
if we were far apart or hadn’t seen each other in a while.
Messages –
When I’ve been feeling low God has blessed me with some really wonderful
people. At different times throughout
the week people have sent me messages through Facebook and texts that, without
them maybe even meaning to, have encouraged me and reminded me that I’m loved. Encouragement is like water to a dying man in the desert. And, man, sometimes it’s the only thing
keeping me going.
