Random Thoughts

Some random thoughts from the past few days:

1. I go to bed earlier than my brother, even though I am on summer break and he has to get up earlier than me for school.

2. When I am home, I pass by deer almost every morning that I run. It doesn't even phase me when I come close to them, but if I get any where near a dog while I am running (especially if it is a big dog barking at me) then I am scared for my life.

3. I love listening to my grandfather tell stories...he has some pretty crazy ones!

4. I get more worn out from shopping than I do from running.

5. The scent of honey suckles while I run makes me really happy.

6. My family eats dessert every night after dinner. It is probably best that I won't be home very much this summer because I would probably get fat from all the food we eat (it is so delicious, though).

7. I cannot believe my best friend is getting married Saturday! I could not be more excited for her, but it also makes me sad. I know we will still be friends, but our friendship will definitely change.

8. I think I am going to stop saying "I am never getting married." It comes across as me saying that I know what's best for my life more than God does. I still have no desire for marriage, but if that is what God wants for me, I want to obey Him. I am just not going to expect to get married, but I am open to whatever God's plan is because I trust that He knows what's best.

9. I love my dad and think that he is full of wisdom, but some things he says are a little "off" to me. According to him, if I wear a little more make up, guys will be calling me to go out every night. Don't worry, this doesn't offend me at all; I actually think it is really funny and I like to joke about it. Since I don't necessarily want guys calling me every night, I think I will stick to what little make up I do wear. I know my dad is just trying to look out for me, and I love him for it!

10. I just finished Francis Chan's book Forgotten God, and I highly recommend it. It is a very challenging, thought provoking book. I will probably need to read it again since it usually takes me more than one time to read something to soak it in. One question that really stuck out to me and has been on my mind is "Am I living in a way that requires me to depend on the Holy Spirit?" I wish I could answer that question quickly and easily, but the fact is that I have to think long and hard about it and really can't come up with a great answer. How do I need to change in order that I have to depend on the Holy Spirit in everything I do?