Christmas Break

Well, very quickly, another semester has come and gone. Every semester seems to go by faster and faster. I finished very strong, and although I BARELY need to retake a class (1% away from not having to retake it!) I am proud of myself. I had a rough semester. To start things off, I was dealing with a breakup that was weighing VERY heavily on my heart. Then things got very rough with my sisters and just the whole family overall. It definitely threw me for a loop, and my school work started to suffer for it. But you know what, I turned things around. Might have been too little too late, but whatever.

Things at Church lately have been amazing. I had a great time at the Flood College Community Group's Christmas party. It was a great time just to be able to hang out with my church family, and experience the community that God wants for all of us. Matt has started a new sermon that I think is going to be amazing. It covers Isaiah 9:6, where the prophet Isaiah tells of a child that is to be born (Jesus), who will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Our Lord is ALL of these things for us, whether we realize it or not. Are you able to come to Him and see Him for all of these things? Our Lord is fighting for us, constantly. Really think about that. Reflect on all of these names that our Lord is called. How is He these things in your life? Because whether or not you really realize it, He is all of them.

I was listening to Something Like Silas tonight, and one of my favorite songs of theirs came up (Words that you Say). Some of their lyrics really spoke to me, and they're posted below.

Can I be an instrument of praise,

And here pursue your heart,

So my life will tell of who you are.

Can I be a channel of your love?

A reflection of your light,

And live to bring you praise

And serve you Lord.

I know that I am far from it, but I yearn to be an instrument of praise, and a channel of His love. I want people to be able to look at my life, and see the love of God pouring out through my actions.

Eternally His,

Andrew