...and a little bit of that...

A few mornings last week I would wake up, step outside and wonder if autumn had not come to Cleveland a little early this year. The air was crisp. The sound of dried leaves rustling filled my ears. But then come afternoon, I would have to trade my autumnal outfit for a summer one as the temperatures had once again climbed to the 80's. Well, I love autumn and the changing of seasons and it will come soon enough. Until then I'll enjoy this warm weather and the skirts I can wear to accompany it.

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Mornings. This morning I threw my discipline to the wind and set my beeping alarm for an hour later. In an effort to rid my under-eyes of the darkness that seems to have been looming there for the past week, I neglected my morning exercise for a few more zzz's. It's the first time I've not exercised in the morning since I started my routine this semester. I figure it's alright, though. Tomorrow's a new day, and I'll be back at it.
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Dark circles. Yes. Though I'm taking a mere 15 hours, those 15 hours are keeping me quite occupied. Multiple writing classes and 400-level classes throw a steady stream of reading and writing my way. It's never done, I assure you. *Sigh* Less than 27 weeks; less than 27 weeks... (Just keeping my eye on the finish line for this race.)

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Busy. Yes, my schedule is quite full. I had to reprioritize. Meaning... no dance team for me. Considering time constraints, I thought it to be better to dedicate my time to something more...worthwhile. Not that being on a dance team has no worth, but I'd rather dedicate my time to the church or doing something that will help or matter in the long run. I made this decision and not even an hour later did I run into my friend and former roommate who is president of the International Justice Mission chapter here. I asked how it was going and commented how I've mulled over getting involved. She said they still needed another officer for doing PR and designing flyers and such...and that person could be me if I wanted it. Uh. Yeah. It was a total blessing from the Lord because I would like to work with a non-profit organization like that after I graduate, doing such media-related things. I have been thinking about this possibility this semester and had just that day been researching it a bit more..but I was a bit worried because I'm lacking a bit in the experience department. Ah, isn't the Lord good?

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Good. Yes, indeed He is. It can be so overwhelming at times to consider how patient He is with me. His love is so unlike ours that has been tainted by carnality. His is perfect. And He draws us to Himself...even though we may not be too pleased at first about the way He does so. But He loves us enough to let us be in pain for a little bit. And He won't leave us in the dark, either. He gives understanding. He gives light. He allows us to see what we couldn't see before. He draws us into His shelter, allowing us to see His heart and to rest in trust. He is good. My Lord is so good.