Courage

It's definitely that time of the semester!

My life=crazy
However, it is a good crazy...If that's even possible

Real quick note before I start writing...
I got my classes set up for the fall semester. Here is a quick rundown of what I'm taking. I am really just listing these classes because I'm so pumped about them.

Psychology of Grief
Child Psychology
Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
Psychological Testing
Psychology of Women (this class is going to rock!)

How insanely awesome is my major?
It turns out that I am about 96.34% sure I'm not going to be graduating in the Spring of 2011. So 6 year plan it is!!! There are so many classes I still want to take that I really am not bumming about it. Just a little academic update for everybody




Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

In all of our doubt, mistakes, and all around stupidity, the Lord is still faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9, Hebrews 10:23, I John 1:9) He's still good, He's still loving. When I look at this verse, I am immediately caught up by the 2nd line. While we wait, "Be brave and courageous"
BRAVE: possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance, to defy; challenge; dare

COURAGE:the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism

As we wait for the Lord to take us to new levels, to open us up to our destiny, to bring our husband or wife, how are we walking through the daily tasks of our life?
What are we allowing to impact us in this waiting season? What seeds are we sowing for our future, for all He has for us?

Men, are we living today for our future wives? Are we living with purity as we seek the Lord on her behalf, for her life? See, it is EASY to do what we want without one thought of repercussion. It takes a brave man of courage to live with purity and to live uncommon. To have a focus beyond his time. To keep his wife in mind when he makes decisions. What seeds are you planting for the woman you are going to marry? In due time, men, how we live today will have a profound impact on our futures.

Women, are you captivated by the Father? Are you allowing Him to form your identity? This world has expectations and standards which portray a distorted image of who you are supposed to be. Are you focused on HIS image and identity for you? The value He sees in you? Allow Him to open up new levels in His love for you. You are valued and should be honored as such.

I fully believe it takes courage, man or woman, to live for tomorrow. To be set apart while we seek the Lord. To allow Him to work on us in this season.

Take heart and be encouraged

2 Timothy 2:13
If we are unfaithful,
He remains faithful,
for He cannot deny who He is

He is faithful in every area. Live and Love Him courageously