Paige Aleah

“[Imitating Christ's Humility] If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”- Philippians 2:1-2

I absolutely love the book of Philippians. I turned to it this morning in my Bible and it has so many different colors and notes and things underlined. haha. It seems as though I read that book more often than I realize. I have really been enjoying my quiet times these past few days. Not that I don't enjoy my quiet time with the Lord, because that time is what keeps me going through each day, but lately they have been so thick and really kept me thinking all day about what I read. I have been faithfully praying for the Lord to refocus my attention on what He desires for me to focus and concentrate on. I have been focusing on prayer, through absolutely everything. I have been having late nights and early mornings, so really being intentional in my prayer life has been something that I have been needing to work on. I find myself praying while I make my morning coffee,walking to my class, and even praying while I am singing in choir. It is such an amazing gift to be able to talk to the Lord at all times. 

Today is sort of a gloomy day. The clouds are covering the sun and the weather is absolutely perfect! I am always more tired on these days than usual. haha. I sat outside today to eat my lunch and drank a cup of coffee, and while I was sitting there, I was just taking in the beauty of today. I was so upset earlier with some financial aid issues, and the Lord really got my attention and calmed me and reminded me to realize how beautiful His creation really is. 

Daddy is in Alaska for at least another week, and that leaves mom at home to hold down the fort. I have had to overcome so many obstacles this year with my financial aid. I am sure it is because of the economy but I just cannot believe all of the paperwork and headaches I have had to endure these past few weeks over it. I am trying to stay calm, because I know that the Lord is faithful and He will provide, because He ALWAYS does, but the help of my daddy would be something nice to have at the moment! Anyway, enough of my pitty party, I am now in the full swing of my junior year and here is what I am involved with, learning, and things I am excited about:::::::

:: I LOVE my Focus Partner and my group! God has provided the perfect students in the perfect group for the perfect year. After all, His plan is good and perfect right? :) ::

:: I was NOT placed into a small group this year, which is allowing me to be able to attend church at Faith Bible Church in Temecula. I have been able to go every week that I have been moved back so far, and I love it. God is really teaching me how it feels to be a new person at a church. I have always been the person that knows everyone in church and is involved in everything, so this experience has been awesome and is making me step out and see different perspectives. I also get to worship with Dan, which is so wonderful! ::

:: My apartment is so stinkin cute! The girls really did a good job this year at all pitching in and making just an adorable place to live! It is nice being able to come home and smile at how cute everything is :)  ::

:: Classes are awesome this year. I know almost every person in all of my classes ( haha, gotta love CalBap!) I do think it will be a challenging but awesome year both academically and socially ::

:: Thursday is my new FAVORITE day of the week! Every Thursday night Dan and I have our date night! We do not plan anything else than to be with each other. Last week we went and had dinner at Costco and then walked around and had a great time. We are into CHEAP and FUN dates and it is something that is so much fun to look forward to, I have such a great boyfriend :)  :: 

:: TWIRP week is coming! It is actually next week including Dan's 23rd birthday! So, next week should be totally crazy! We will be doing some stuff(Like Disneyland!)  on Thursday the 24th which is his actual birthday, and also going to Knotts Berry Farm on that Saturday as a TWIRP function ::

:: I love and miss my family. Like always, I feel like I am never satisfied. haha. I always miss school when I am home and when I am at school, I miss my family. I am hoping they will come out in October, so keep that in your prayers ;) ::

:: Keep praying for Grandma Peggy. I just feel so sorry for her and I just want to take away any pain or sickness she is feeling. I can't think or talk about it very much, because I start tearing up :( but God is in control and He can cure anything! ::

I found a new song today by Brooke Fraser called "Hymn" 

Here are some of the lyrics:

If my heart has one ambition
If my soul one goal to seek
This my solitary vision 'til I only dwell in Thee
That I only dwell in Thee
'Til I only dwell in Thee