Today has been just a crazy day.
This morning I woke up thinking about See You At the Pole-which of course I've never woken up early enough to go-but it came to my mind and I decided to join my fellow classmates in prayer for our school while in the comfort of my own home. As I was thinking about all those people at school and how few of us Jesus followers there are, I started thinking about the lukewarm. It has always scared me to be lukewarm. The passage about God spitting them out of his mouth--what a terrifying prospect. It shocks me every time I read how it's better to not know God at all than to know Him and be lukewarm. But I came to think about it, and realized that the lukewarm are what give Christians a bad name. I know lately I've been really frustrated with those who have chosen to live their lives in ways apart from God's Word, but prayer is all that we can do.
I started thinking about true worship and what it means to be a Jesus follower and a Christian. I've decided that my new definition of worship is this: to live my life in a way that people can tell who I serve. That way if they ever ask, nobody will be surprised to find out that I am a Christian. I don't want to be one of those people that speaks up at church and says, "my friends are always surprised when I tell them I'm a Christian. I think it's because I'm no different than them." The way I see it, that's not something to be proud of. I want people to take note of the fact that I am different, and that I love God with ALL my heart, mind, soul, and strength. So I spent the morning reading Romans 12:1-2. Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world.
It was definitely a wonderful way to start the morning, and I was focused on worshiping God all day. Worshiping in absolutely every aspect of my life. God is so good.
Later in the day I got a phone call from a college that I have applied to. They offered me over a half ride scholarship solely based on academics. It was the craziest, most unexpected phone call I think I've ever gotten. I wasn't seriously considering this university; I just kind of applied on a whim. But now I'm wondering if God has other plans. My future is completely confused in my head at the moment, and I love it. I know that God is completely in control because I am choosing to worship and surrender. I'm on the craziest ride of my life, and all I can do is sit and enjoy. What college I go to and whatever happens after that is in God's hands, and it is the best feeling in the world.
So..last week I was able to go see Starfield (aka my favorite band ever!). It was the most amazing concert I've been to of theirs, and I had so much fun! It was my first time trying to take picures of a concert, but I think it worked pretty well. I was right up on the stage, which made it even better. So enjoy the pictures. =)
