So I found out earlier this week that I do not have to be in Charlotte until Thursday. Consequently, I will now be leaving on Tuesday, July 6th instead of Saturday. While I am extremely excited and more than ready to begin this adventure in North Carolina, I will NEVER complain about more time in Pontotoc with my family. Words can never express how much I love these people and how much I enjoy each moment that I have with them… It doesn’t hurt that the extra time I have in Mississippi includes a trip to Starkville either. J Mugshots, anyone?
I’ve also decided to start a new devotional while in Charlotte. My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. I had intentions of waiting until Charlotte to begin the book, but I just couldn’t. I had heard too many great things about the book and was entirely too excited. During the next few months of my life, I will be making the most important decisions I’ve probably ever made… everything from relationships to jobs. Then of course there’s school. Move off or stay close? Vanderbilt, UGA, UNC, Alabama, Ole Miss, Washington D.C.? So many decisions. I truly want to seek God’s perfect will in all of these areas. Today I began the book and already I have been blown away by how much it has spoken to me.
Excerpt from July 1st’s devotional- “And the moment you realize that God’s purpose is to get you into the right relationship with Himself and then with others, He will reach to the very limits of the universe to help you take the right road.”
I am to seek a right relationship with Him FIRST and THEN seek a right relationship with others. He is FIRST. When I fully and truly realize this, He will stop at nothing to guide me in every area of my life. When I place Him before all others, He will lead me down the right paths. He knows what is best for me in each situation of my life. And I want Him to be in control. Not MY will but THINE be done.
Wow…long post.
First of all, I can't believe you have a blog. I am so excited to read your updates about Charolette and about life in general.
ReplyDeleteI loved the quote from your devotional. I might have to borrow it when you're done. :)
Also, I am so excited for your experience in Charolette. I love that even though you have no idea what you'll be doing and terrified of your drive, you really have no worries. So very proud of you!
I love you, Mamy!
I just read this on the calandar in the Welcome Hut, thought I'd share it with you.
ReplyDelete"God did not need to create you, but He chose to create you for His own glory, His purpose, and His delight."
He, the God of the Universe, created you, Amy Kathleen Simmons, for a specific purpose in this life. He is going to use you, bless you, and bless others through you. Me being one of them! :)
Ooh, you made a new post! I'll miss you while you're gone. I guess I'll just hang out with Penny. She's cool. I am also excited about your new devotion and glad you had a revelation about relationships. So yeah...keep the posts coming.
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