Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Either everyone was crazy, or Christ really did exist and really did rise from the grave...

I love that quote from THERE IS A GOD: How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind. By Antony Flew with Roy Abraham Varghese. Ben Stuart (my love, it's a problem) preached on this the first day of my first semester freshman year and it's still impactful. Over the Christmas break, I sort of lost this passion that I've rediscovered. It's amazing how when you consciously make an effort to spend time with God how He returns that ten-fold.
I was meeting with Ansley Hayes on Monday and her love for the Lord just radiated this. I love talking with this girl because not only do I get to share my story and show love to her, but I learn a lot about myself and how I love the Lord and where I fall as well. I'm reminded that He calls us to love each other, to have those tough conversations, and to learn from each other. I've been so blessed with you and have loved spending time with you, Ansley!!
Recently I hung out with my theta fam, Rebecca Wilson and Polly Smellage as well as Klark Kurz and it was just a joyful experience. My little is so awesome- so independent, strong, POPULAR, and beautiful!!! It's amazing how I walked into this big-little process thinking it was going to be like my situation where my big Polly walks me through life and loves on me and doesn't ever give up on me... but my little is so in tune with Jesus and so strong and mature, our relationship isn't me holding her hand guiding her through life, it's us walking through it with support and love and knowledge that the other one's there. I just love this girl and am so grateful for her ability to show love and give love without expectations of that being returned!!
God is just so good to me... I've been overflowing with His love and have been looking at people differently. I have more grace, mercy, and just love in general. I see Prio Ball and I don't just say hello and leave, I want to give him the biggest never-ending hug ever and just love on him till he gets annoyed by it :) I see Josh Drillette and want to aknowledge his grace towards people as well as his respect and ability to love despite the fact that the majority of people our age don't do that. I see Polly and I just want to love her the way she's loved me and aknowledge how she goes out of her way for me and I don't do much to show apprecaition (bella.. yay...). I see my little and I admire her for her independence and strength!! I see Valerie Whitt leading The Wells Project and I want to hug her guts out because she's so strong and I look up to her for all she's done and is doing. I see people like Abbie Perrin who shares my passion for animals and would do anything for anyone, and how she loves my sister unconditonally which none of her friends have done except Abbie. I admire you for that Abbie!! I see people like Catherine Turano who have been in the car with me while I cried and have danced with me with Christmas antlers on, and who I will always be friends with until the day I go chill with Jesus. I have never had someone who doesn't judge me and who shows love and talks to me about everything like CT. I adore her and am so blessed by her!! Last night I saw Neal Spencer and y'all, I've never hugged someone as hard as I did when I saw him!! Neal, you are such a light to me. I told you this last night but I forgot how much I missed you until I saw you. Lets not go as long as we did without being besties, ok??
And last, but definitely not least, my boyfriend Kyle. Kyle you are so wonderful.. I've never been as confident and happy in a relationship as I have with you, and I've never felt so respected and cared for and safe as I do with you. Thank you for giving your time and effort to me, and I promise I'm going to try my best to do the same and show you the care and kindness you have shown to me :) You are great, and I can't wait until this weekend :)
Dang. I'm just overwhelmed with love for my friends. I've said this before, but it's so rare I can look around and feel so much love and happiness around me.
Thank you God for these people!!!

Vaya con Dios,
Molly

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