how marvelous, how wonderful.

oh my my my. this has been a beautiful week. one of my dearest friends gave her life to Christ this week and it has been such an amazing thing to witness. i think new believers are such an encouragement to our own faith. it's incredible how God does a work on their heart almost instantaneously! this girl has been so lost and confused for a long time and after some one on one time with her, a message at co, and a lot of prayer, she finally realized what she was missing. on tuesday night, i got to spend an hour worshiping with her! her heart was literally broken for God! she had so much passion that night and it was so inspiring. the lord has been working hard all around me. i've felt his presence more than ever this week. maybe i am seeking him harder than usual, i'm not quite sure. whatever it is, it's been fantastic. i feel fully alive and very excited for things that are happening here at murray. i'm getting closer to a wonderful group of girls and i know we will be friends forever... i just have that feeling!

lately, i've been extremely upset over a boy and i hate this. i want to be at peace with being single and grow closer to Christ. i know that i need this alone time to get back on track and the last thing i need is something to distract me from that. but i can't control my feelings. i desire so badly to stop liking this person because i don't know where it is going or if it is going anywhere at all. i just feel very frustrated with the whole situation. my "feelings" always get me into a lot of trouble. i'm praying for God to quench my need to feel loved and to have somebody there. i need to remind myself that he is preparing someone that i will spend forever with; someone who will pursue me; someone who has christ-like qualities and will push me towards my Savior, daily. i know this person exists and i have to remember God is faithful to those who love him. i'm keeping my eyes on the prize, father. let them not stray towards relationships or acceptance but only towards you and your glory.

hope you enjoy these pictures of our lord's creation. feel free to share any pictures that you find or places you've enjoyed God this week (: peace and blessings.