Monday, November 18, 2013

I Did That

This semester, I have been interning for the First United Presbyterian Church choir. This requires me to go to a rehearsal on Wednesday nights and both services on Sunday morning. Let me tell you, showing up to church at 8:15 every Sunday is HARD for a college student.
This week the sermon spoke to me. Keep in mind, it was early, so I don't quite remember what she said, but I wrote in my Notes on my phone:

"I did that"
Be proud of yourself!

I really like this. I tend to focus on the negative things in my life.
For example:
You aren't as good of a singer as everyone else in your choir.
You are bad at socializing.
You can't play piano.
You aren't beautiful.

Well, that right there is Satan. Plain and simple.

I loved the sermon this week, because I have been realizing how many "I did that" moments I've had.

Quick background:
I decided to transfer to Arkansas Tech University because I am unhappy at the U of A. In order to talk scholarships with ATU, I had to release my scholarship at the U of A. I had NO idea if I would get scholarships at ATU or not. Scariest thing I've ever done.

So onto that "I did that" list!
Knew I wasn't happy and decided to change that.
I did that!
Trusted God and released my scholarship at the U of A.
I did that!
Mastered double handed scales on piano.
Holy crap, I did that!

But more importantly, the "He did that" list.
Blessed me beyond belief.
He always does that.
Believed in me.
He always does that.
Loved me.
He always does that.

I really am just so happy. I always knew God was awesome, but He really showed Himself to me this past week.

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities." Luke 16:10

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:6-7

Can I get an "Amen"?

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