Fresh Start!

Happy Monday to all! Today begins the beginning of a new week! Monday mornings always make me feel rejuvenated! This past weekend was amazing. Friday I spent time with one of my very good friends Jenn; we went out to eat then watched the release of "God's Not Dead". The movie was so powerful, it served as a great reminder that regardless of tough situations you can't deny the presence of God in our life.

Sunday was phenomenal, my dad preached from John 6:60-70. The subject was, "It takes all kinds." He listed the type of people that come together on a Sunday morning to worship the Lord. He then pulled from the text the 3 kind of people that Jesus encountered: Deserters, Devotees, and a Devil (Judas). He then tied everything together by listing 3 important reasons as to why God would allow a wolf to roam around in sheep clothing:
1) They will push us to prayer
2) They will direct us to our destiny
3) They show us how sovereign God is

I'm looking forward to this week. I need to get a lot more studying done, the MCAT is fast approaching. I am also looking forward to this upcoming Sunday, I've been invited to a Delta Ball, I need to find a dress this week! I will try to do a better job updating my blog this week!

Bestie Jenn! :)

Always happy to be home!

Daughter of the Most High

These past couple of days I've been dealing with a simple but yet destructive word: Procrastination. I have made daily to-do lists that have failed horribly. I have come to the realization that to-do lists fail because of one missed truth.

 Regardless of the relentless planning and scheduling God has the final say so.

I realize that if I don't pray for God's guidance in my life on a daily basis it will not happen. Our ways are not His way, our plans are not His plans. We must come into alignment with what he was willed for our lives. This morning was a time for renewal. God must order our foot steps so that we can accomplish everything we have been called to do on earth. This requires constant prayer, faith, and trust in him.

I was able to catch up on three days worth of morning devotion this morning! I'm finally back on track. I am in Week 4 now! HelloMornings is a website designed to hold accountable the woman of God. I signed up for the 6 week challenge, entitled "Take Refuge" which focuses on the book of Ruth. Each morning (roughly 6AM) I make a cup of coffee then check-in with my Instagram group; which consist of a team leader and other women across the United States. I discovered that one of my team members lives in Virginia Beach....small world!

Touching upon my dads sermon he preached this past Sunday, we serve a faithful God. If God spoke it, it will be. 

It's nice to plan but just realize God's plan is the best plan for our lives.

Happy Tuesday!

 

 

 

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Spring is in the Air

I've had a pretty peaceful weekend, which I always enjoy! On Friday I spent time with my older brother. We had pizza and watched a very suspenseful movie. I worked on Saturday but afterwards I took a nice long bubble bath and went to sleep early. Growing up I use to beg my mother to take us out different places on the weekend but as time has passed I cherish my weekends indoors! My perfect weekend now would be catching up on much needed rest and spending time at home with candles and a bubble bath!

Today was amazing! My dad did an excellent job preaching! I sang with the praise team. I just got home from a CVS bi-annual meeting. Overall, life is good, I can't complain. God is so good, His love endures forever :)

Never ending studying...with sweetness :)

It was a tea kinda morning

All ready for church!

No caption needed...pure yumminess!

Headed to employee meeting

Time With Family

After working a very long week I always look forward to spending time with my family on the weekends. I love them so much and I'm so glad that God has allowed us to remain close over the years!

Have a great Saturday!

Library Studying Essentials

If you are anything like me when I go to the library to study I have to feel prepared! My intentions are to stay there for awhile, meaning I need everything with me! Below shows the essential items I take to the library! If you have any extra items feel free to post them in the comment box below!

Computer paper for charts and diagrams (I keep these in a binder with lecture notes)

To take lecture notes (I keep these in a binder with charts/diagrams)

To take personal notes

        

Who doesn't have these! :)

To annotate over lecture/personal notes

     

To write questions on and place in notes- to ask the professor later

No one's perfect!

   

I rarely listen to music, I need 100% silence

A necessity! :)

I leave all devices in my car....just me and my textbook :)

It's important to stay hydrated while you study

Bring your own mug: Any size refills are $1.39 :)

          

Jacket: sometimes it can get chilly!

A must...I would leave after an hour without snacks!!

Any hard candy is fine...it's a nice pick me up when you feel yourself losing concentration 

           

Happy Studying!