Sometimes, I can understand how a person might not believe in God. Because when you really take it all in, the love story of Christ seems far too beautiful to be true.
We don't expect such beauty to exist. We don't think that happy endings are possible. We don't think that supernatural is logical. We don't expect for Hope to be so attainable.
I'm so glad He has proved us wrong.
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God is real. And He loves you with a love so beautiful, so real, so raw, so constant, so unconditional, so envious that it's beyond our comprehension, and beyond our definitions and expectations of love. He is jealous for you! Jealous of the things you love, the things you desire...because He wants that attention.
The story of Christ sounds so much like a fairytale. An awesome, legit, action-packed, adventurous, romantic fairytale...you know, the good kind that makes the girls swoon and the boys crave victory. I've heard the "Christmas story" and the "Easter Story" so much that at first glance, it doesn't seem so mystical. But how could it not be? I mean, a freaking virgin got pregnant with the child of an omnipotent being...not logical. Said child lived a sinless life. Again, not normal. Performed miracles. Was murdered. Rose from the dead. WHOA. Talk about freaky slash INCREDIBLE.
So why would such a logical, analytical person like myself believe such a tale? Not because I was raised to believe so--I've set out to see if my parents' "religion" was real or not. Not because it seems like the right thing to do--do you think I liked being labelled as the Good Girl all throughout high school? I believe it because every time I doubt it, He proves me wrong. I believe it because of all the things I've tried to satisfy myself with, He's the only one that is yet to fail me. I believe it because it comes naturally. I believe it because He's won my heart, He makes me laugh, and gives me strength when I'm weak. I believe it because He gives me a hope that's real, and joy that is, once again, unexplainable. I believe it because from what I've experienced, life without Him is stressful, dull, and nausiating.
I believe it because love so amazing, so divine, conquers all logic. Don't be afraid of talking to God. Don't avoid "a relationship" with your creator because the phrase is so overused that it sounds uncool. It's not phony. It's exactly what you're looking for. And you know that. Just let love in.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
3.4375
So my GPA is the lowest it's even been in my life. But the scholarship is still there. Which pretty much means everything. I can still go to school. I still have money. I can breathe.
I don't know how I got a B in Astronomy. Seriously, adding up my tests scores....it's just illogical. Let's just say, thank God He still works miracles!
To my own satisfaction, my Christmas break has not been dull and worthless thus far. I've had a few relaxing days, and they were nice. I've also spent time with friends, had mother/daughter bonding over Jason's Deli and Sandra Bullock, gone hiking, babysat my precious 2 and 4-year-old cousins, and helped my parents host Family Christmas. I've also bought and attempted to use some exercise tools, attended small-town Baptist Church holiday festivities, and read 3/4 of Twilight (I'm deciding if I should finish it or not. Honestly, I don't think it's worth my time). I'm currently backing up some of my music to cds (a long and vigorous process), will later exchange gifts with my high school BFFs, and will be traveling to Kansas City on Thursday. That's productive in my book.
I also, like most typical Americans, have enjoyed the past month's worth of cheesy Christmas radio. In fact, I broke out my iPod's Christmas playlist about a week before Thanksgiving. A few of it's contents are as follows:
Feliz Navidad--Jose Feliciano (Is that is real last name? Kind of funny.)
Believe--Josh Groban (If things don't work out with JTT, I'm going to marry Josh Groban, and he will sing Christmas songs to be all year long.)
White Christmas--The Drifters (My favorite Christmas song EVER. But only this version.)
Merry Christmas (Happy Holidays)--NSYNC (again, duh.)
Calling Dr. Jones--Aqua (Why, you may ask? My favorite movie of all time is Disney's 1997 I'll Be Home For Christmas. Jessica Biel sings this song while driving from Cali to NY. Tom Jones's What's New Pussycat is on there, too...which by the way is possibly one of the creepiest songs ever.)
The Winter Song--Eisley (Because they are awesome.)
O Come O Come Emmanuel--Bethany Dillon (Favorite Christmas hymn sung by favorite singer=win.)
...and about 35 more.
I don't know how I got a B in Astronomy. Seriously, adding up my tests scores....it's just illogical. Let's just say, thank God He still works miracles!
To my own satisfaction, my Christmas break has not been dull and worthless thus far. I've had a few relaxing days, and they were nice. I've also spent time with friends, had mother/daughter bonding over Jason's Deli and Sandra Bullock, gone hiking, babysat my precious 2 and 4-year-old cousins, and helped my parents host Family Christmas. I've also bought and attempted to use some exercise tools, attended small-town Baptist Church holiday festivities, and read 3/4 of Twilight (I'm deciding if I should finish it or not. Honestly, I don't think it's worth my time). I'm currently backing up some of my music to cds (a long and vigorous process), will later exchange gifts with my high school BFFs, and will be traveling to Kansas City on Thursday. That's productive in my book.
I also, like most typical Americans, have enjoyed the past month's worth of cheesy Christmas radio. In fact, I broke out my iPod's Christmas playlist about a week before Thanksgiving. A few of it's contents are as follows:
Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24--Trans-Siberian Orchestra (duh)
I Celebrate the Day--Relient K (plus all the other songs on both RK Christmas albums)Feliz Navidad--Jose Feliciano (Is that is real last name? Kind of funny.)
Believe--Josh Groban (If things don't work out with JTT, I'm going to marry Josh Groban, and he will sing Christmas songs to be all year long.)
White Christmas--The Drifters (My favorite Christmas song EVER. But only this version.)
Merry Christmas (Happy Holidays)--NSYNC (again, duh.)
Calling Dr. Jones--Aqua (Why, you may ask? My favorite movie of all time is Disney's 1997 I'll Be Home For Christmas. Jessica Biel sings this song while driving from Cali to NY. Tom Jones's What's New Pussycat is on there, too...which by the way is possibly one of the creepiest songs ever.)
The Winter Song--Eisley (Because they are awesome.)
O Come O Come Emmanuel--Bethany Dillon (Favorite Christmas hymn sung by favorite singer=win.)
...and about 35 more.
It's beginning to look (and sound) a lot like Christmas. :)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
i love finals, yes i do
I would be able to handle finals if I didn't have a major headache all day on Dead Day.
Roommate blaring rock music isn't' exactly soothing, either.
Ouch ouch ouch.
I am also lacking in the motivation department.
Oh well. At least I've already completed 2 of my 5 finals. So I'll stop complaining and tough it out. Woman-up, Georgia.
Finals? Psh, please. I can so do this.
Roommate blaring rock music isn't' exactly soothing, either.
Ouch ouch ouch.
I am also lacking in the motivation department.
Oh well. At least I've already completed 2 of my 5 finals. So I'll stop complaining and tough it out. Woman-up, Georgia.
Finals? Psh, please. I can so do this.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, because it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. My break seemed to fly by, but it was good to see my two best friends from home, sleep in a full-sized bed, eat lots of good food with my family, and hit the road to Hot Springs. Each year during the weekend after Thanksgiving, Brookhill has it's famous "Turkey Day Retreat." It was awesome, of course, and it felt good to be home and to catch up on the lives of some amazing high schoolers, as well as my summer co-workers.
But now, Thanksgiving break is over....
- Finish reading In Cold Blood
- Read Astronomy CH 19-20
- Mastering Astronomy assignment
- Educational Media essay and final--due Thursday!
- Math study guide
- Study for Government test
- English paper
- Astronomy sunset and shadows labs
- Pretty self up for Wesley banquet
- Sleep
Where to begin??
Did I ever mention that I have a twin sister?
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