It's been a while...

I'm honored to see what God is doing all around me. Last week, I was in my dorm complaining about the cold. As I was doing that, God spoke to me and told me that there were many of His precious and beloved children were out in the cold without anything to keep them warm. He reminded me of the people I talked to the week before, when I volunteered to help complete the Annual Homeless Census and Survey in Jax Beach. I went to Mission House, located on 5 minutes from the beach, and saw dozens of people lining up for a meal, a shower and clean clothes. I got the privilege to speak with 4 of them- ranging in age from 24 to 78. I was completely humbled by my experience. Knowing I would come up with excuse after excuse to not follow God's leading, I called Mission House right then and there. They were in need of blankets and sweaters to try to keep the people warm. I went to Wal-Mart and bought all the blankets they had on sale. I decided that I could only do so much with my limited college student's budget so I sent out an email to over 100 people from my church and college ministry. The response was amazing!!! I received over 40 sweaters and jackets! The back of my car was packed out! I drove up to the mission and felt totally inadequate. Sure, I was donating sweaters and blankets that day but there is so much more I could be doing everyday.

I've been rereading Shane Claiborne's "The Irresistible Revolution" for the third time. I've decided it's a dangerous thing to do when you're fasting :) My world has been rocked in so many ways- I feel such a discontent with what Western Christianity has to offer the world. I'm trying to decide where this discontent will lead me; for now, I'm earnestly seeking God for his guidance.

I'm currently in the process of becoming a victim's advocate on campus, which I'm so excited about! I'm also considering volunteering at the Mission House, we'll see where it takes me. I just want to do what God is leading me to do, but I know that if I'm sitting on my butt I'm not advancing God's Kingdom.

I'm also saving up for my mission trip to Amsterdam in August. I still need $1,200! God will provide-I'm excited for all that He is doing and will do. I'm learning to trust in His faithfulness and know that He is God!

Love you all! :)