If YOU Want Me To

God has been rocking my world lately, in numerous ways, but specifically through the life of Joshua as I've been reading the book of Joshua.  God told Joshua to do some crazy things as he led the Israelites, but Joshua obeyed immediately every time.  He NEVER questioned God or hesitated one bit, and God blessed him greatly because of this willingness to trust and obey.  I need to be more like Joshua!

Then the other night on my way home from Bedford, I heard Ginny Owen's song "If You Want Me To" on the radio, and I've always liked that song, but the words really go along with the book of Joshua, but with a suffering twist.  We are to obey even in the midst of pain and suffering, or if obeying may bring upon us suffering.  In the end, it will bring us closer to God.  I found the video of her singing this song and wanted to post it in case anyone hasn't heard it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q8pWgDsv1E

I'm back. :)

So, it has been quite a while since I have posted. 

Recap of my summer: 

• May - Counseling Intensive. Good but tiring!
• June - Trip to MN for camp - was AMAZING! Def. going back next summer! It is a priority!
• July - Trip to MN to surprise my dad for his 50th birthday.  Had sooo much fun spending time with family and seeing a ton of good friends!  We also moved to a new, amazing apartment.

That's about it.  August 2, I started working full time, and time has disappeared ever since then.  I can now say goodbye to any freetime I ever had.  My life consists of work, homework, housework, and Rob and I do fit a lot of fun and together time in too (gotta have that).  I just always feel that there is always more to do, but I think that will always be the case from here on out, so I just can't let myself become stressed over it.  However, working full time has also made me become much more disciplined in the time I do have, which I like.  I enjoy my job and my co-workers and I have learned a lot from what I am doing which will be reflected in my future, so I am very happy where I am, even if it takes my precious free time away.

And speaking of the future... some interesting and surprising events could be going down... but not sure yet, so just gotta wait and see.

So, we LOOOOOOOVE our new apartment! I'll put pics up once we get it painted.  And if anyone knows me, they know that when it comes to colors, I love BOLD BOLD BOLD.  I'm not going crazy though, since we don't own the place, but you had better believe that our living room will soon be RED (once we find the time to paint, reference above).  This whole move has been such a blessing! We were so wanting to just leave Lynchburg but felt that that is not what God wanted for us, but now we are so happy with where we are.  God definitely knew what He was doing.  Doesn't He always.