Jumping-up-and-down Daybook!

Big News!!! The world is exciting- read below!!!!

Outside my window.....

Hmmm, to be honest, I hadn't really noticed- inside my mind is far more interesting currently!

I am thankful for.....

• Many blessings :-)
• Last weekend's beautiful, solemn,  retreat. 
• Wonderful friendships.
• Good books

I am thinking about......

Leadership next year. I've made the shortlist (top 8 candidates) for next year's head girl, and am praying that the Lord, in His wisdom, will work through me in this time, that I remain true to Him and happy no matter what the outcome.

Learning all the time.......

Mock Exams are finished. Results varying- I did pass everything, and got a few outstanding marks, but for the most part I'm neither happy nor sad. There are still lessons to be learned. There is work still to be done.

On my nightstand......

• The Bible. :-)
• Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Started it last night, finished it this afternoon. Truly incredible. Profound; moving; disturbing. I need to mull it over a bit more before I can do a full review- still too gripped and impacted by this amazing story.
• Martha to the Max: Balanced Living for Perfectionists- one of the most valuable resources I've encountered. Based upon the story of Martha, Mary and Jesus, this book works through the causes, consequences and cures of perfectionism. It scares me how personally accurate much of it is- more on this one too (I'm thinking I need to do an entire book review post for the various things I've been devouring)
• Mastering English Literature: My new english teacher is an invaluable resource. For extension, and for fun, she's piled me with incredibly fascinating university English books. Love her!

I am working on.......

Staying strong in trying situations. 

Not crying during every single movie I watch. 

Being patient when people act, move, think more slowly than I do.

Remembering the Lord at all times.

I am praying.....

Spontaneously. With fear. Waiting to hear.

I am hearing......

The sound of listening- can't even describe it. Come Lord Jesus

One of my favourite things.....

RAINDROPS ON ROSES AND WHISKERS ON KITTENS

OH! Did I forget to mention? It's probably because I'm still reeling in blissful excitement.

We're doing the Sound of Music next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Updates to come. Auditions 25-26th October. Prayers appreciated. :-)

Plans for the rest of the week......

Two week holiday after eleven weeks of agony. Sleep. Go to library. Sleep. Study camp. Sleep. Driving lessons. Sleep. Watch downton abbey. Sleep. (We get the picture, yes?)

Quote of the moment.....

By waiting and by calm you shall be saved;

in quiet and in trust your strength lies.

Isaiah 30:15

I'm not very good at listening to the Lord. Most of the time I move too quickly to stop for Him. I keep expecting His voice to boom down on me, or at least be quietly audible in those rare moments of silence. I've no right to get frustrated with Him for not being loud enough; only with myself for not being quiet enough. Impatience is one of my worst faults, and I feel like a demanding child who wants immediate answers. Where am I going Lord? What do you want from me? How do I escape the habits of sin I keep falling into? Why can I not be content with the here and now? When will my life actually begin?

He only ever says one thing.

Trust

I wish His advice wasn't so monosyllabic, but He works in mysterious ways. And there's beauty in that monosyllable. I just need to have patience- and trust.

A picture I am sharing with you.......

Beautiful Lake Rotorua. God's in moments like these. :-)

Jesus, I trust in you.

Jesus, I trust in you.

Jesus, I trust in you.