Well, today is March 1st and so this crazy journey begins! Last night I got a headstart on my giant giveaway for this month. I went through my closet and came back with 83 items of clothing to give away. I also had a bit of a dilemma with shoes. Do they count as clothing? Or are they their own seperate category? This is important because I am supposed to be giving away 7 items per day. Now clothes only count for 1 week of things, no matter how many over the daily rate I am. So if shoes were to count as clothes, then they have to go this week, but if they're not, then I can give them away later and they can count then. But after calling 3 council members (Emma, Amanda & Kelcey) there seemed to be a consensus. Shoes count as clothing. So they got added into the ginormous pile of things I was giving away. So great, I have given away 83 things. But, my sisters are going through it first, which I guess I am okay with because I would still be giving them away, but I feel weird just giving some of it to my sisters. Isn't that kind of cheating? My mom doesn't seem to think so, but whatever.
On another topic, today I realized something while sitting at my kitchen table eating breakfast before going to school. There is a girl who I sit next to in choir who is just searching for something. I used to get really annoyed with her because she would sing the wrong part, but I've learned to just love her through it. But I see her sometimes at school outside of choir and she seems to be throwing herself onto people. Now, this girl is different than me. She doesn't always brush her hair and she has gaged ears, but she's a good singer and very unique. I don't always think that she's getting into the right things, but that's her choice, not mine. I have no right to judge her. This morning though, I realized that she just wants something more. Guys haven't worked out for her, even though she tries really hard, her looks don't appeal to everyone, causing people to judge her, and her friends aren't exactly the best people. Aren't we all searching, though? Jesus is working in my heart and showing me the people all around me who are just searching for something more. Sometimes they are searching in relationships, in getting good grades, trying to impress people, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. But He is the only one that can fill the need. I wish I had the guts to just say to this girl, "All you need is Jesus", but sadly I don't. So I'm just trying to show her little ways how much He means to me. The same goes for my friends at school who don't believe the same things that I do. Everyday with them seems to be a struggle. I trust in His timing though. His plan is far greater than my own, so I put my complete trust in what He has for me. I want to change my school; I want to see my friends on fire for God. Isaiah 41:10 says, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Dear Lord, I pray right now that you would give me the strength to continue on this journey. I pray that you would open up my eyes to those around me who are calling out for you. I pray that I would have the courage to proclaim you as my own and to help change my school for your glory. You are worthy of my praise, Lord, and without you I wouldn't be able to carry on. You are my all and I love you.
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