1. I was in Edinburgh, Scotland last weekend for a conference.
We met in a pub
and
down the street was a church that was turned into a nightclub.
We had the privilege of praising God, learning and praying in a pub while less than a block away, they were dancing and drinking in a beautifully old church building. I had fun thinking of how God uses anything He desires to His glory!
2. I met some amazing people at the conference... even though they would not say that they in themselves are amazing. I have been struck with how often we look for titles to give us confidence... when in fact, God himself should be our confidence. We do not need titles to make a difference for the Lord. He wants to use the meek and weak. I love that God has been raising generations of leaders who serve with grace, humility and confidence in the Lord. Here are some of the people I am referring to:
3. I have another birthday coming up. Someone recently told me that people generally have trouble with their 29th, 30th or 31st birthday. Well.. 29 and 30 were not too difficult for me. I wonder if 31 will be? :-) but then again. It is just another year and a new age and people still think I look like I am in my early or mid 20s. This past week several of the Brits were asking me my age and one even said, "no. it is not possible. no....do you moisturize?" I had to laugh. And then I thanked God for good genes. I am excited and anticipatory of what God has in store to teach me and show me this next year.
4. I am surrounded by people who make me want to be a better person! I hope and pray that I will always be surrounded by people who are more dedicated, disciplined, gracious, merciful, compassionate, determined, and full of integrity.
5. I am an extrovert... but I really need time alone... very little... but I really need time with one or two good friends to re-charge. I have been noticing how much I need this... and I am so grateful that God provides.
Well... i think I should stop on this post. lots to do...
Yes, I made it before any one else! :) Musings...Hmm Just anticipating graduation. Ok more like praying that I pass the one hard class that has been stressing me out. I will tell you later so that no one teacher if they happen to visit this site would have sad feelings. I have to tell you that some of the pictures are really hard to see and dark so the only person I could point out was Renata! :) How funny. Anyways, I do hope your birthday is a blast and that you are surprised by friends! Remember what God has done! Look forward to the days He has made. Love you bunches.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
Where is that place in the last picture on this posting? It looks really like a good place to MUSE!
ReplyDeletea MOAT? Mountains! My Melissa!
Great picture! I Love you Lots!
Luis Palau was the speaker at Cedar Mill Bib Ch. this morning! It was really GREAT! Romans 8 and how it relates to the NEWSPAPER ARTICLES he had read this week! vs 28 sums it up! There are no surprises to the LORD!
YOU are HIS WORKMANSHIP! YOU are a GIFT FROM THE LORD TO ME! XOXOXO
Mom!
Hey friend! Its been a while since Ive checked your blog...its fun to see your life! Thank you for loving Jesus. Because of your life darkness is being pushed back and The Light is taking ground!! I prayed for you today that Jesus would be your strength, your salvation and the reason why you do the things that you do!! His Promises are perfect my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the insights, Melissa... It is indeed amazing how God uses anything and everything to His glory. I can't give you a fancy german birthday greeting like you did for me but here's an english "happy Birthday". Hope your b-day is special.
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Sean
Thanks for the musings! It is so good to hear from you and hear how you are doing. i love the fact that you met in a pub - God just has to have a sense of humor, and he uses his humor to bring glory to his name. How awesome is that! Thanks for sharing friend! Have a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday honey!! Wahoo! the Big 31 isn't bad if you don't think on it.. im 31 now.. and it hasn't slowed me down.. i expect all my ages to be JUST AS FUN AS I CAN MAKE THEM & AS MUCH ENJOYMENT THAT GOD ALLOWS ME TO HAVE!
ReplyDeletePS: will you please send me your address again in my email i misplaced it. thank YOU sweetie! love you so much!! and God bless you birthday girl. xoxo
hey friend. i sure do appreciate your mind. i'm glad the holy spirit is always keeping you thinking. i pray that you never stop. have fun with beks this week.
ReplyDeleteHi, I haven't written in a while but am keeping up with your journey! Yes I turned 35 this year and it was the first time I realized that my 20s are probably over..................
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PS have a great birthday, you too can be 24 until you turn 35 (then you become 30 oficially, but only 30 mind...)
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