14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
-Ephesians 3:14-21
LIFE IS SO GOOD.
I want everyone to know where my heart is... so I made it bigger. I have been continuously reminded about how awesome God is! I don't want a life without Him- my life now is SO wonderful!!! Now, wonderful doesn't mean easy, but it sure does mean wonderful. I've been surrounded by love by girls in Theta, by new friends and old friends.. God works for good in ALL things, and I have seen that to be so prevalent in my life recently. My friend Catherine recently told me she wants to broaden her horizons and live life to the fullest, not as if she wasn't before (if you know her, you know she totally does), but that she wants to explore more friendships and get out of any bubble that is trying to capture her. How awesome is that? I strongly believe if everyone was even a little bit more like Catherine Turano, this world would be a way happier place. She's changed me and made the joy I had before impact more people. Thanks, CT :)
Best day ever, I just found a Diet Dr. Pepper in the fridge that I bought recently. Whoop!
AAAAANYWAY, I've started writing my family. I know email is the same, and is faster, but I've realized how a note is just so much more meaningful to those I love. Why in the world it took me this long to do something this small for them I'll never know! But I'm different, and I want them to see that. I recently had someone who was super close to me for about 2 years tell me that between the time we were friends and the time we weren't, I've definitely changed. Thanks be to Him who invaded my heart, and answered my prayer for change. I can't take ANY credit!!!! I just asked to be changed and I was. I made no effort except resisting things that make me hurt. Pretty good deal, eh?
Anyway, following my week that was so hard a few weeks ago, I can honestly say that everything that happened worked for my betterment.
Break up: Brought me closer to God
Not getting service: Opened my semester to working for breakaway, being (hopefully) an impact counselor, as well as pursuing my own missions. Oh, and more school hours :-/
For this semester, it gave me the opportunity to spend more time with friends, inside and outside of Theta :) To my besties: Prio, Catherine, Josh L, Kyle, Josh D, Joseph, you guys made my week so great :) Thank you!
Housing: I have 3 roommates and have the opportunity to get to know someone new!!! It also got me the house of my dreams, and a place for my puppy :)
Bike being stolen: I got to explore the quad... that's pretty much the only positive I have for that one.
Failing tests: I have gotten to know my profs and my grades have shot up!! Thank God for awesome profs.
So life is pretty good here in College Station. Future stories/plans: Being locked in Evans overnight, camping at lake Brian, spending all day at the zoo in Houston and going to a concert at night... oh yeah. Go college life!!!
I'm going to memorize the verse I posted above.. expect a video of this accomplishment soon!!
Vaya con Dios,
Molly
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