longest psalm of them all

i have been on vacation with my family for some time. since i don't have my iPod or my computer with me, i have readily missed my selection of Praise and Worship music, especially the Casting Crowns Pandora station that is always running! last night and tonight, i have especially taken the time to sit down and listen to a few of these songs that have meant so much to me. they are in my head all day long, and i praise God for this, because already i see Him working in my life and filling my daily walk with encouragement and the right thoughts. i feel empty when i am not praising Him! this is all so wonderful :)

the past few days, i have tackled Psalm 119, the longest of the Psalms. There's just so much to say about this passage, but what most struck me about it all is the number of times David mentions "the word of God" or his "statues" or "commandments." essentially, all of these refer to being obedient to the Lord! David tells us of the many things that will result for us if we follow our Lord's word: we have nothing to fear, the Lord will be with us, our enemies will be defeated, we will live blessed. The Lord is good! Only if we follow God will he hear our pleas and deliver us from all evil. this is what we all should live by--by the Word of God, the word of Life and the only truth i know.

i've been sad the past few days, thinking and re-thinking certain things, but i thank God that i have found strength in Him! i see Him all around me and have learned to appreciate little things. I can't wait to see what else he has in store for me

another praise for my Lord is that i got good grades this semester! my undergraduate cumulative GPA is a 3.82 meaning that (Lord-willing) i will be recieving a diploma with honors. i just have to talk to my advisor. the Lord is also great because i have THREE internship options for the summer, all of which could open doors. beginning now, i am placing myself in the hands of myLord with regards to my future and what jobs i could hold. i don't really know what i want to do, but all i know is that i want to make a difference, change this world and fill those who surround me with the love that God grants me. i know that i will succeed if i stay true to the Lord's commandments. i have noticed improvements in my life already and i recognize that God is working in me. He has a plan for me, i know it :)