one more month. that's how much longer i have left in this lovely city in washington. sometimes i still have to remind myself that i'm living all the way across the country. as maddie reminded me today, "i mean, you're way closer to russia and china over here than we are in the south." thanks maddie, for pointing that out. as i start to reflect on all God has taught me in my time out here, i'm more reminded of what God still has time to teach me here. and though some lessons won't be realized until many months down the road, i'm grateful for where God has brought me today. one thing i've been trying to work on lately is simple faith/trust in the Lord. trusting Him day to day. i'm a planner, i like to know what is going to happen next. not knowing where i will be in january is not fun. but, God has once again proved faithful. through some solid and honest conversations lately, i've been reminded i don't have to know. it's not my job to know. my only job is to trust God. and to be follow Him in humble obedience. that's all. simple right? wrong. it's much easier said than done. what does it mean to truly trust God day to day? though i'm still working out the kinks to the answer to this question, i think we can start by answering it with having childlike faith. a pure, naive, innocent, courageous faith, faith that God is a hero, companion, friend, healer, provider, and lover. faith knowing that when i jump into something unknown, He is going to be there to catch me. faith like a child...that's where daily trust begins. so faith like a child and living in the present...my goals for the week. embracing each day for what it is and making the most of every conversation. being intentional and relational and speaking the truth of the gospel at any time.
life tidbits...
snail mail is awesome. i love checking my mailbox, and probably check it more often than necessary. since i've been out here, my friends and mom have been faithful to send me notes of encouragement. last week i opened my mailbox to not only an awesome letter, but also homemade chocolate chip cookies. thanks sara for the sweet surprise. i'm so grateful for all the words of affirmation and hope i've been receiving. thank you.
last week i got to tag along with my dear friend and talented photographer, jess. such a blessing to spend the afternoon photographing sweet little twin boys.
college roommate, sorority sister, faithful friend, english teacher, contagious laugher, best hug giver, and so much more. so glad one of my best friends was able to come across the country to spend the weekend with me. thank you maddie for giving up your fall break to come visit me.
fall is alive and well in spokane. the weather is cool and the leaves are changing color. fall is my favorite season. the air is crisp and the sky is blue, flowers are still blooming and everything is pumpkin flavored. i could take pictures of every tree in spokane, but i'll limit it to just this one.
riverside state park is by far my favorite place in spokane. i could hike for hours, or just sit by the river and listen to the rapids over the rocks. though you always run into at least one other hiker or runner on the trail, it's usually very quiet, peaceful. i've come to enjoy my hikes in spokane, no music, phone calls, or friends, just me and God. such an intimate and special time with my Creator.
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