ma housies: val, carolyn, crys, steph, and me

haha...hving fun on the stairs =P

lol...we hv too much fun in this house XD

=P my housies again at stoneys for my bday

friends that came tonight...ps- joycee and gracie did come...but didn't get a chance to take pics w/ them...tom! =P

Mmm...it's been a pretty good week i guess...thanksgiving wkend was spent w/ family back home...which is always lovely ^^...and seeing ppl back at home also =P Haha...i think it was a lil bit too relaxing tho =P Then basically hardcore studying for pathophysio on fri...that's done...now need to study for nurs205 on mon!! SO SCREWED...heh.

So...another yr has gone by...and what do i hv to say bout it. I've grown...alot...spiritually and emotionally...haha, and hopefully cognitively =P After experiencing a yr at queens...i've been shown what the power of God can do on campus and in me. It has solidified His Presence in my life...how much i need to put Him first...always. Miracles do happen, blessings do occur, lessons are learned, tests are performed and passed...God is amazing...and i'm so glad i can call him Abba. It just amazes me how much i can tell Him...how much He knows...how much He loves me. Lol...somebody loves me! =P As a character...i've become more firm in my beliefs and hv become more emboldened (pardon the big words =P) to go out and spread the gospel...thanks for the kick in the butt joycee...and questioning me in my doubts gooberhead =) My new cg focuses alot on unity and prayer...i hope that they do happen...and that God will make things happen in our grp =) I sorta know where i wanna go in my life now...what i want to do/ achieve/ accomplish...what i should do...what i kinda want to do...=P "Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be given to you" I love that verse...joycee really solidified that one into my brain last yr...fankew babe =) I actually like what i'm learning now...it's more indepth and interesting...yay =P Wonder what kind of plans He has for me this yr...all in His hands.

Praying with Faith-- Genesis 18:1-33
(1) God goes out of His way to move the FAITHFUL to PRAY: moves in hearts to move in a big way, visit his tents...talk about Sodom and Gemorrah, pray
(a) the faithful are CHOSEN for a relationship: vers 18-19 (b) the faithful are committed to righteousness: vers19, teaches ways of the Lord to his family and tribe, not--> faithful but not leading family to God, James 5:16
(2) God moves the faithful to pray through SITUATIONS that move their HEARTS: sin of Sodom--> not living there, not help but to pray
(3) God moves the faithful to pray so they will move CLOSER to HIM: moving Abraham closer to Him, move closer spiritually, be direct but show great respect
(a) we gain a better understanding of God's JUSTICE: sweep away the righeious w/ the wicked? God has the right to judge things and He will judge things right (b) we gain a better understanding of God's GRACE: process of pouring out our heart, God's goodness and grace is bigger than we could ever imagine, wanted us to understand God's heart, prayer chnages us, move closer to His heart

Beyond what eyes can see...love is a powerful feeling...it makes u and breaks u...the love fr/ above is pure...down here is up to one's discretion...it causes happiness and joy...it causes pain and anguish...it overflows...it can be bottled up...lovelovelove..what a beautiful thing He has created...in Your arms Abba...seeing the unseen

*Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity?...I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Romans 8:35, 38 NLT
*This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. 1 John 4:10 NLT
*Don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9 NLT
*God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it. John 3:17 NLT
*When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependence on him, he will lift you up and give you honor. James 4:10 NLT
*I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 NLT
*You must worship...only the LORD, for he is a God who is passionate about his relationship with you. Exodus 34:14 NLT
*The LORD is wonderfully good to those who wait for him. Lamentations 3:25 NLT
*May you experience the love of Christ...Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:19 NLT
*He will shield you with his wings. He will shelter you with his feathers. His faithful promises are your armor and your protection. Psalm 91:4 NLT
*I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 NLT
*****I LOVE YOU ABBA*****