Words of Wisdom

"God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." --C.S. Lewis

I love this quote. Even though it's so simple, it reminds me that God is there with me through the joys I experience, through my thoughts, and through my trials. Personally for me, I have an easier time running to God when something is hard is going on. I find myself relying solely on faith to get through it. And while there is nothing sweeter than conquering a trial standing side by side with my Creator, I often forget to take to Him all of the joys and just-ok times I have. Turning to Him should be an automatic response - and for me, it'll be hours later before I think about praising His name with all of the glorious things He's done for me.

Anyways, I've decided my bible study is something greater than I've realized. While we all have different backgrounds, upbringings, and plans for our lives, for one reason or another we've all connected in such a supernatural way. I honestly feel that God brought us there to not only discover ourselves or the Holy Spirit, but to discover the community that we as college students feel lacking in our lives. It truly has been a blessing to have these people in my life and to learn so much about one another. It has been the most UNCOMFORTABLE bible study that I've ever attended, but it's also been the most rewarding.

All of our lives have been touched in some way through our study. The Forgotten God study had such an affect on all of us, that we've decided to continue meeting. This 7 week study has lasted so much longer and taught us so much more than planned. It just shows how great God's plan is for this group. We've decided to start a new study (Crazy Love - which is also highly recommended), but we're doing fun things too.

This past Sunday, we had Sunday dinner at IHOP. We played hot seat and really got to know everyone personally as well. It's just the small things like that, that keep me connected and give me the fellowship I need. The support and encouragement is so great.

God has great plans for me, this group, and Valley Church. I'm just excited to see what He's going to do and where I'm going to end up next.