A Requested Photo
Upon the
request of
"inquiring
minds,"
here is a
picture of
me and
Jake. This
was back
in January
on our first
date. It has
now been 2 months, 2 weeks and 2 days. I'll start posting more pictures as they arrive in order to keep all of you updated on how things are going. Rachel, I hope this is to your satisfaction. I miss you tons and I love you so much. You're my sister in so many ways and I can't wait to see you this summer!
Passion
Today, Jake and I tried out a new church. It was a very nice service and definitely warranted a return. The pastor spoke about passion: passion for Christ and passion for others. Both are necessary compenents of our Christian faith. He started the service by asking what we're passionate about; what kind of things got us up in the morning. It's amazing the things that ran through my head. Also, the idea of dying for Christ and dying for others came up. Which would be easier? I'd love to look at a situation where I'd have to stand and proclaim my devotion to my Savior and know without a doubt that I would take that stand. That I wouldn't even have to think about it. It's a very sobering thought, and sometimes I'm not sure I'd be strong enough. Other times, I know that God's ways are higher than mine and that if He chose for me to die while standing firmly on His name there would no greater honor. Definitely things to ponder...
While thinking on passion, I remembered what I wrote while I was at SALT in January with the Chi Alpha crew from Point. Some of you might have already seen it, but it was a moment that God was growing a passion for Him inside of my heart.
Empty altar, broken heart
Afraid to stand, fall apart
Restless mind, losing time
What am I waiting for?
Slowly turn, fear inside
All the pain, try to hide
Tears of shame, call out Your name
Here I am
Worship grows, passion drives
Joy renewed, feel alive
Grace undeserving, grace everlasting
Such sweet sacrifice
A new day dawns, a challenge it brings
Heart so open, freely it sings
Passion drives, feel alive
I give it all to You
I lay it at Your feet
You smile at me
Upon the 
