Week in Review: November 26- December 2

Hello, everyone. This past week was filled with many times when I was reminded of my sin. It seemed that in everything that I did, there was always something ugly in my heart showing up. I gave in to fleshly desires to sleep in (when I had already had enough sleep) and to eat junk food without restraint. I placed things above God-- idolatry, in one word. I was aware of jealousy in my heart as I saw certain guys whom I have crushes on enjoying the company of other girls. Finally, (and I don't think that this was even everything that I fell short in this week) I skipped church this morning in the name of, "Oh, I'm sick," instead of admitting that it was because I have homework this morning. Basically, I neglected to walk by the Spirit.The good thing in all of this is God's grace. He is so merciful and gracious to me! He has already forgiven me for how I sinned this week.

One thing I noticed about the song "Here I am to Worship" this week was the pattern of the lyrics. Before each chorus, which says, "Here I am to worship/ Here I am to bow down/ Here I am to say that You're my God/ You're altogether lovely/ Altogether worthy/ Altogether wonderful to me," it talks about Christ and His work on the cross. For instance, one verse says, "King of all days/ Oh, so highly exalted/ Glorious in heaven above/ Humbly You came/ To the earth You created/ All for love's sake became poor," and then the song continues on with the chorus. Notice that worship comes out of one's heart because of who God is and not because of one's circumstances.

This week, God answered one of my prayers in the form of a dream, which I thought was really cool. I don't think that has ever happened to me before.

I already mentioned this on facebook, but this week I realized that I am a part of a consistent friend group, and, for that, I am thankful. It has kept me out of other trouble this semester. It's not that I didn't have any friends before. It's just that I didn't know who I would ask to go to certain fun events with. Now, I have that group of friends, and I am blessed because of it.

Words I learned: vitriolic, enclaves, regnant, senescent

"Responsibility calls us to action and tests us. It reveals our character, our caliber, and our commitment."

"In the early morning hours
'Twixt the night and day,
While from earth the darkness passes
Silently away;

Then it's sweet to talk with Jesus
In your bedroom still--
For the coming day and duties
Ask to know His will.

Then He'll lead the way before you,
Laying mountains low;
Making desert places blossom,
Sweet'ning sorrow's flow

Do you want a life of triumph,
Victory all the way?
Then put God in the beginning
Of each coming day."