Just Life, Mostly Random

So its been a while since my first blog. And I never really have done anything new. There has been a lot going on in my life and also a lot of nothing all at the same time. No really noteworthy events other than camp and lots of fun youth group events have happened. Most of what has been going on has been inside.

I guess I'll start back with last spring when I didn't have my priorities straight. With track I was really busy and then when I did have time I would just relax and get on the computer or sleep. The most important relationship in my life wasn't getting the attention it needed. And also a lot of what went on in the team wasn't exactly positive, uplifting, or encouraging talks and conversations. I'm not blaming it on track, I could have done a much better job managing my time and spending time with my God rather than on the internet. And I could have chosen to put in my iPod or walk away from conversations going the wrong way. Basically it wasn't a good spring for my spiritual life. Also I know some of my friends got ticked at me from time to time. So since then its been a slow rebuilding process. Over the summer I was really busy, again, no excuse, but didn't take the time I should have. Its been a struggle to get back on track with daily quiet time and giving God first place in my life.

So I suppose that brings me to how a lot has gone on this month. I have been doing a 1 Corinthians Bible study with a few people once a week. Its been good because we have been talking about humility a lot and also serving. Humility and pride is something I think I struggle with a lot. Almost everything I do I seem to succeed at and with that comes praise and pats on the back. Too many of those really can puff you up, something I have been learning a lot about. I really am blessed to be a good student, good athlete, and musician. Its just hard to balance all of those. My piano teacher once told me not to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. That really is what I have become. I just am still trying to figure that out and put it to practice. Its all about priorities. At the fall retreat at camp we talked about Psalm 23 and how God is the one who can lead us in this life. Its a struggle every day to give it to God but I am trying my best and it is getting easier. Another great thing in my life is youth group. We all have so much fun together and we often find ourselves hanging out for hours afterwards just talking. Its something that I always look forward to and helps strengthen my walk with the Lord. Getting encouragement from friends is just really great.

Well I think that's all I have for now. That was less of a blog and more of a bunch of random thoughts of mine. Not really that interesting, so I'm sorry.

Until next time,

Emily Elizabeth


Love is a movement. Love is the revolution.