It feels like the puzzle pieces are finally falling into place. I have a peace in the pit of my stomache that has been missing for a long time. Feels good to have it back!
I told Janette on Friday that I decided to go to Northwest and she hugged me! I told Jan today and she said, "YAY!!" Katie and my dad like the idea, too. I like that the people I love like this decision.
So here's my plan beyond coming back from Peru and running the Seattle Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 marathon (plans change, but it's easier to steer a ship that's moving!):
- Save for trip to Europe in 2012 (Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and Iceland with Heather to see Brajna, Iva, Abi, John & Phyllis, Brian, and Elizabeth)
- Prepare and apply to Northwest University's International Care and Community Development Master's program, to begin in Fall 2012
http://www.northwestu.edu/social_behavioral/maiccd/
I love having goals further in the future than a couple months! Welcome back, old self.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
It’s time for me to follow through
I Refuse - Josh Wilson
Sometimes I,
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch
I could say a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong
But I refuse
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God
So, if you say move
It’s time for me to follow through
And do what I was made to do
And show them who You are
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
To stand and watch
The weary and lost
Cry out for help
I refuse
To turn my back
And try and act like all is well
I refuse
To stay unchanged
To wait another day
To die to myself
I refuse
To make one more excuse
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
I refuse
I refuse
Sometimes I,
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch
I could say a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong
But I refuse
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God
So, if you say move
It’s time for me to follow through
And do what I was made to do
And show them who You are
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
To stand and watch
The weary and lost
Cry out for help
I refuse
To turn my back
And try and act like all is well
I refuse
To stay unchanged
To wait another day
To die to myself
I refuse
To make one more excuse
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care
I don’t want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move, but I refuse
I refuse
I refuse
Friday, February 18, 2011
So excited!!
I feel like I'm finally breaking out of hibernation. Today I ordered my Team World Vision running shirt! And I have firmly decided to apply to Northwest University's MA ICCD program in fall 2012! After years of researching grad schools, I finally feel like I have found the perfect fit. I have never been to the school so I don't know why, but it just feels right in the pit of my stomache. Finally. And Peru is coming up in 10 days!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
There is one thing to be alive for
Devotion - Hillsong
I've been running, trying to be one who sees
I've been working salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
We are redeemed
I'm believing, trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to Your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
Take up my cross and follow You, Lord
When You stand, the tall tress and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
I'm forgiven by a Savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
I'm delivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focued on the Savior who gave His life
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow You, Lord
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
And I fall to my knees
I will take up my cross and follow, Lord, where You lead me
I will take up my cross and follow wherever You go
I will take up my cross and follow, Lord, where You lead me
I will take up my cross and follow wherever You go
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
I fall to my knees
I fall to my knees
I fall...
I've been running, trying to be one who sees
I've been working salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
We are redeemed
I'm believing, trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to Your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
Take up my cross and follow You, Lord
When You stand, the tall tress and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
I'm forgiven by a Savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
I'm delivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focued on the Savior who gave His life
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow You, Lord
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
And I fall to my knees
I will take up my cross and follow, Lord, where You lead me
I will take up my cross and follow wherever You go
I will take up my cross and follow, Lord, where You lead me
I will take up my cross and follow wherever You go
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen
And I fall to my knees
I fall to my knees
I fall to my knees
I fall...
Rising, He justified
Glorious Day - Casting Crowns
One day when heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and
the light shined among us
His glory revealed
Living, He Loved Me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried
My sins far away
Rising, He justified
Freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh, Glorious day
Oh, Glorious day
Then one day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
Then one day they nailed Him to die on the tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my redeemer is He
The hands that healed nations
Stretched out on a tree
He took the nails for me
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him
The grave could not keep Him
Rising again, rising again
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my beloved one bringing
My Savior Jesus is mine
One day when heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and
the light shined among us
His glory revealed
Living, He Loved Me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried
My sins far away
Rising, He justified
Freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh, Glorious day
Oh, Glorious day
Then one day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
Then one day they nailed Him to die on the tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my redeemer is He
The hands that healed nations
Stretched out on a tree
He took the nails for me
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him
The grave could not keep Him
Rising again, rising again
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my beloved one bringing
My Savior Jesus is mine
Sunday, January 23, 2011
So tell me what do you want from me?
Let It Go - Tenth Avenue North
I've been holding on so tight
Look at these knuckles
They've gone white
I'm fighting for who I wanna be
I'm just trying to find security
But You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say you will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go
Well, it's hard enough to hear
Harder still to move beyond this fear
We know there's nothing I can bring
So tell me what do you want from me?
But You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say You will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
What do I love?
What do I hate?
What will I lose?
What will I gain?
How do I save my soul?
What if I bend?
What if I break?
What will it cost?
What will it take?
For you to save my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say You will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say you will be, everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
I've been holding on so tight
Look at these knuckles
They've gone white
I'm fighting for who I wanna be
I'm just trying to find security
But You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say you will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go
Well, it's hard enough to hear
Harder still to move beyond this fear
We know there's nothing I can bring
So tell me what do you want from me?
But You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say You will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
What do I love?
What do I hate?
What will I lose?
What will I gain?
How do I save my soul?
What if I bend?
What if I break?
What will it cost?
What will it take?
For you to save my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say You will be everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
You say life is waiting for the ones who lose control
You say you will be, everything I need
You say if I lose my life it's then I'll find my soul
You say let it go, You say let it go
Sunday, January 2, 2011
In the way my life is lived
Everytime I Breathe - Big Daddy Weave
I am sure all of heaven's heard me cry
As I tell You all the reasons why
This life is just too hard
But day by day, without fail
I'm finding everything I need
And everything that You are to me
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave, I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh, basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart
I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Now, how could I, after knowing One so great
Respond to You in any way
That's less than all I have to give
But by Your grace I want to love You, not with what I say
But everyday, in the way my life is lived
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave, I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh, basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart
I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Wrapped in Your mercy I want to live and never leave
I am held by how humble
Yet overwhelmed by Your majesty
Captured by grace and now I'm finding I am free
You are marvelous God, and knowing You is everything
I am sure all of heaven's heard me cry
As I tell You all the reasons why
This life is just too hard
But day by day, without fail
I'm finding everything I need
And everything that You are to me
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave, I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh, basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart
I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Now, how could I, after knowing One so great
Respond to You in any way
That's less than all I have to give
But by Your grace I want to love You, not with what I say
But everyday, in the way my life is lived
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave, I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh, basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart
I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Wrapped in Your mercy I want to live and never leave
I am held by how humble
Yet overwhelmed by Your majesty
Captured by grace and now I'm finding I am free
You are marvelous God, and knowing You is everything
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