a bunch of thoughts...like a bunch of grapes, (seedless for your enjoyment)

Well, It has been a while since my last note of ramblings...

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The concept of surrender has been a repeating theme/lesson in my life for the past few months.   Currently I'm slowly reading "The hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns and came across these two sentences I thought are worth sharing. First off, he uses the comparison of the Christian being like a soldier and says that "without that surrender a soldier is not useful to the army, and a Christian is not useful to God."  Surrender is key to service to God.  That is something that I needed to hear because so often I like to hold on to things or people instead of giving God complete control of the situation/person.   The second quote goes off of my previous thoughts, mainly that "God can't give you the blessings He has for you until you first put down the other things you are clutching you hands."  God wants to bless our socks off if only we would give Him a chance to do so by surrendering.

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My 40 days of water has been interesting.  I found out that there are 46 days in Lent - so I can cheat on my 40 days of water 6 days.  Traditionally these 6 days are Sundays.  It has not been easy for me.  I found out that I really really like my morning cup of java. But life goes on - with or without coffee. 

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I think getting of Facebook for a while has been good for me.  Not only has it taught me to value face to face relationships with other people, but I've also realized how much facebook can make people miserable with life.  I have this new theory: the more time a person spends on facebook the less likely he/she will be with their situation in life because they compare themselves to all of their "picture perfect" facebook friends.  These "picture perfect" facebook buddies never have a care in the world, according to their status updates but status updates do not always reflect the truth.  We struggle on the inside but put up status updates that reflect how we want others to see us instead of actually posting the truth of the matter.   I may not know what is "going on" with my friends because I'm not on the facebook but I don't need facebook to live life.  Facebook is a distraction from life.  Life is here and now.  It is human interaction.  It is not interacting with another person by liking their status. I think I better stop while I'm ahead...

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I had an interview today - so prayers are appreciated.  It's all in God's hands.  I am trusting Him and praying a lot.  That's really all I can do...and I can hope that they get back to me sooner rather than later.  I am not a patient person...which is something I need to work on. 

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Today in my devotions I read Deuteronomy 31.  I just want to share verse 6:  "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them [israel's enemies], for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you.  He will not fail or forsake you."   I really love that last sentence.  God will not fail or forsake us.  We are not in this life alone.  It is God who goes before us and we are to faithfully follow Him.  He will not lead us and then leave us.  God is a faithful Guide.  He is the Good Shepherd and knows how to care for His sheep.