Shout Out: HS SLC!

Don't know if anyone on SLC reads this, but I just thought I'd try to remind all of you that JULY 17th is our first summer meeting at the Sarr's after evening service! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE think through your event proposals BEFORE! Also be prayerfully considering the way SLC will be run this year and our motivation for many things. We have a chance to make a difference and re-define some things that may not have been the best idea to do! Thanks! See you all soon!

By the way... HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!

And... Congrats to John and Amy getting married... see you all there!

Shout Out: Small Group!

Just a little shout out to all y'all girls in my small group! Like, you guys are totally rockin' sweet! I can't wait to see more of you... we'll share laughter... tears... FOOD! ;)

Bec Megan Katie Amanda Esther Sarah LaShani Jenee Kate Katie

Mariah Mrs. Sarr Mrs. Bone Mrs. Abbott STINKIN' GOOD TIMES!

See you around, my dears!

What can I say... it's a classic buddy photo! 

"Be Satisfied With Me"

I discovered this poem/thought while searching for something completely opposite on Google... funny how that works! Anyway, I thought it was an awesome reminder and decided to post it. Sorry if I infringed on any copyright stuff, but the author wasn't listed... ;) This also reminds me of DZ's song: "So Lord help me guard my heart, 'til You give away the key." Enjoy!

Be Satisfied With Me

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone,

To have a deep soul relationship with another,

To be loved thoroughly and exclusively.

But, God, to a Christian says:

No, not until you are satisfied, filled and content with being loved by Me alone.

With giving yourself totally and unreservedly to Me alone.

Discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found

Will you be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you.

You will never be united with one another until you are united with Me.

Exclusively for anyone or anything else.

Exclusively for any other desires or longings.

I want you to stop wishing and allow Me to give you the most thrilling plan existing.

One that you cannot imagine. I want you to have the best.

Please allow Me to bring it to you.

You must keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things.

Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am, keep learning what I want to tell you.

You just wait, wait. That’s all.

Don’t be anxious.

Don’t worry.

Don’t look around at the things that others have gotten or that I have given them.

Don’t look at the things you think you want.

You just keep looking off and away to Me, or you’ll miss what I want to show you,

When you are ready…

I will surprise you with a love more beautiful than you could dream of.

You see, until you are ready, and until the one I have for you is ready, You will never be able to Experience the great love that is waiting for you.

(I am working even at this very moment to have both of you ready at the same time)

Until you are both satisfied with Me and the life I’ve prepared for you,

You won’t be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me,

And this is the perfect love. And dear one, I want you to have the most wonderful love.

I want you to see in flesh a picture of your relationship with Me and enjoy the

Everlasting union of beauty, and perfection and love that I offer you with Myself.

Know that I love you utterly. I am God.

Believe it…and be satisfied.

SLC Retreat '05- Sweet Memories! 

The End is Near...

Despite all appearances of an apocalyptic shout-out, I am referring to the end of the school year. (However, it is true that Christ is coming soon!) I simply cannot believe that next Friday will mark the beginning of another summer! The Grace awards chapel helped me reflect on the past year, as did our new yearbook. (I love the green cover and the creative "architectural/tool" theme!) Many of the things I did as a sophomore seem to have happened an extremely long time ago, while others feel like yesterday! What exactly DID I do? The most important thing to do, then, is not to gush over the "good times" like parties and Eagle Week, but to thank God for what He has done! Here are some special blessings dear to my heart:

He faithfully led me down the path of doing my best in school work
He gave me the voice and courage to try out for worship team (and allowed me to be chosen)
He challenged me to act on my beliefs instead of just spouting them to others
He helped me to do things I hate most and sacrifice comfort for boldly proclaiming truth
He showed me the reality that I am not above sinning- I have to put on the armor of God
He caused me pain for a short while to give me a thankful passion for what I have
He taught me the importance of loving others and putting them first
He allowed me to see He's all I need and all I live for
He opened my eyes to see the need for truly making a difference and making the most of my life

All I can really say... PRAISE GOD! Use the end of the school year to reflect on all He has done for you! It's the least He deserves for sustaining us and bringing us triumphantly through another year! Look out, Grace Academy, you'll have at least one junior ready to start over and (God-willing) be on fire for the Lord!

*Bye, our five one28 senior guys! Thank you for being so faithful to teach and grow in the Lord! We'll never have another group like you!*