Be wary when you ask the Lord to hurt your pride, especially on test days.
The past two weeks have been killer.
Two papers and a test last week, and two tests today. Everyday I've been super busy. Mondays are study days, Tuesdays I'm in class from 8-4, then i have bible study, then Breakaway. Wednesdays I'm in class from 11-3, then I have my AFC meeting, then my Impact camp meeting. Thursdays I'm in class again from 8-4, then I have buddy huddle all night. I'm going to Costa Rica in two weeks, on a service trip, and I've been meeting a lot for that, and you know, school is important, and I study all the time. Also. I'm living with two lovely ladies next year that I need to see on a regular basis, that aren't in any of my extra curriculars. I'm a busy girl.
This week I let my busyness get me down. I've been so stressed lately, and feeling so spread thin. The Lord has been good though, He has taken on my burdeons and really has been giving me peace. Being so busy doesn't give me as much time to go as deep with others as I would like. I spend a lot of time focusing on my life, my tasks, and how important each thing is that I'm involved in. Since these things seem to comsume my life, I feel like I associate myself with the same importance and reputation that I associate my organizations with.
Being selected for Impact to be in a major FLO has really given me an awesome community here at A&M, but it's added to my pride complex a lot. Last night, I asked the Lord to really hurt my pride. I was terrified to ask Him to do this, because the Lord is so faithful. I knew that He would give me exactly what I asked for, what I needed. This morning, I took my test that I thought I had basically already aced. It didn't go so great, then I got back a paper...with a C+. Really. A C+. I didn't even know those existed. as far as im concerned, a C+ is a B-. Apparently Mr. Webber doesn't agree.
I let all of the things I do stress me out and consume me, instead of really taking time to enjoy them and be thankful for them. Being in AFC has been a blessing. I have made more friends this year than I ever could have imagined. Every single person in AFC has a story, and I have been blessed by them in ways that they could never understand. It is an awesome organization that I have been privileged to be a part of.
My Impact camp as already blessed me and challenged me. Delta Gad 2011 is the best camp in all of Impact, and I say that literally. I whole heartedly believe this. Everyone in there has a real passion for the Lord, His people, and for ministry to the class of 2015. It's hard to believe that we just had our first camp meeting. We already feel like a family, and we're just going to grow closer and more on passionate for serving the class of 2015!
I get to go to Costa Rica in 2 weeks...what the heck. What a blessing! SERIOUSLY! I want to be a missionary, and the Lord has given me an opportunity to live out my dream for a week this year! He is so good!
I have experienced God's love so much through the church that he has brought me to here in college station. I am in a growth group with a group of solid and sincere young women, whose hearts all beat solely for the purpose to get to know the Lord better. I see His love so much in them!
Last but not least, there are two ridiculously awesome ladies that i get to live with next year. Shout out Hillary Hilldog Hamilton and Laura Phillips! I love you ladies and I have been so lucky to have met you here in Aggieland! Next year is gonna rock. Brasically.
In conclusion,
God is good. He is faithful, and He disciplines those who He loves! Who am I that the maker of the universe would care for me enough to love me and discipline me? I am in awe.
Did I mention that He is good?
Thanks and Gig 'Em
Emily Phegmily Maire
Two papers and a test last week, and two tests today. Everyday I've been super busy. Mondays are study days, Tuesdays I'm in class from 8-4, then i have bible study, then Breakaway. Wednesdays I'm in class from 11-3, then I have my AFC meeting, then my Impact camp meeting. Thursdays I'm in class again from 8-4, then I have buddy huddle all night. I'm going to Costa Rica in two weeks, on a service trip, and I've been meeting a lot for that, and you know, school is important, and I study all the time. Also. I'm living with two lovely ladies next year that I need to see on a regular basis, that aren't in any of my extra curriculars. I'm a busy girl.
This week I let my busyness get me down. I've been so stressed lately, and feeling so spread thin. The Lord has been good though, He has taken on my burdeons and really has been giving me peace. Being so busy doesn't give me as much time to go as deep with others as I would like. I spend a lot of time focusing on my life, my tasks, and how important each thing is that I'm involved in. Since these things seem to comsume my life, I feel like I associate myself with the same importance and reputation that I associate my organizations with.
Being selected for Impact to be in a major FLO has really given me an awesome community here at A&M, but it's added to my pride complex a lot. Last night, I asked the Lord to really hurt my pride. I was terrified to ask Him to do this, because the Lord is so faithful. I knew that He would give me exactly what I asked for, what I needed. This morning, I took my test that I thought I had basically already aced. It didn't go so great, then I got back a paper...with a C+. Really. A C+. I didn't even know those existed. as far as im concerned, a C+ is a B-. Apparently Mr. Webber doesn't agree.
I let all of the things I do stress me out and consume me, instead of really taking time to enjoy them and be thankful for them. Being in AFC has been a blessing. I have made more friends this year than I ever could have imagined. Every single person in AFC has a story, and I have been blessed by them in ways that they could never understand. It is an awesome organization that I have been privileged to be a part of.
My Impact camp as already blessed me and challenged me. Delta Gad 2011 is the best camp in all of Impact, and I say that literally. I whole heartedly believe this. Everyone in there has a real passion for the Lord, His people, and for ministry to the class of 2015. It's hard to believe that we just had our first camp meeting. We already feel like a family, and we're just going to grow closer and more on passionate for serving the class of 2015!
I get to go to Costa Rica in 2 weeks...what the heck. What a blessing! SERIOUSLY! I want to be a missionary, and the Lord has given me an opportunity to live out my dream for a week this year! He is so good!
I have experienced God's love so much through the church that he has brought me to here in college station. I am in a growth group with a group of solid and sincere young women, whose hearts all beat solely for the purpose to get to know the Lord better. I see His love so much in them!
Last but not least, there are two ridiculously awesome ladies that i get to live with next year. Shout out Hillary Hilldog Hamilton and Laura Phillips! I love you ladies and I have been so lucky to have met you here in Aggieland! Next year is gonna rock. Brasically.
In conclusion,
God is good. He is faithful, and He disciplines those who He loves! Who am I that the maker of the universe would care for me enough to love me and discipline me? I am in awe.
Did I mention that He is good?
Thanks and Gig 'Em
Emily Phegmily Maire
Romans 12:9-13
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
I LOVE YOU PHLEGMILY!
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