So Saturday we headed out to the lake. It was wonderful being with so many close friends. We enjoyed tubing together, laying out on a floating island, taking so many pictures, riding on sea-doos, and getting some color.. if I can even do that. Another thing that I got to try was wake boarding! It was once of the best experiences I've ever had. I got the hang of it pretty quickly. I just love the lake. I love water and sun and fun. If I could choose, I would be on the lake every day.
Sunday was another lake day and picking two very close friends up from the airport. We didn't do as much at the lake that day but it was still enjoyable to be with people. Right before dusk my friend and I took the sea-doo out. The water was like glass and there weren't any boats out anymore. We put it in sport mode and took off. When I mean took off, I'm not exaggerating. That thing went from zero to sixty in a few seconds. I'm also not exaggerating about going sixty since our top speed was sixty-four. Mom, dad, don't be mad. :) It was so exhilarating. Then we went to go pick up two friends who are very dear to me. I've missed them so much. We all went to IHOP and joked around until they couldn't handle staying awake anymore. Lovely day.
Monday I was invited to eat with some girls from church. I went over to one or their houses where her parents were grilling burgers and making homemade ice cream! I ate way too much but it was all so delicious. After we spent time playing cards, talking on the back porch, and just enjoying each others' company. I'm very thankful that I was inviting since I've really wanted to grow in my friendship with those four. Just one more blessing from my Father!!
God gave me more peace on Tuesday. My mind had been racing and I really hadn't done much praying. On the way to a friend's house to watch the Thunder game, I decided to pray. Well I wasn't quite done by the time I got to her house so I just kept driving. I was really just opening my heart to Him and letting all my worries and questions come out. As I pulled up to Walmart (I really wanted to buy a volleyball and I needed toothpaste) my fears vanished. I received exactly what I needed. It's like God waited for me to talk to Him about it before He would let it happen. When I opened up to Ashley about it she gave me a few things she wanted me to read from her book, A Purpose Driven Life. A big obstacle I'm dealing with right now is feeling ashamed for wanting more. God has blessed me with so much. I feel selfish for asking for more. And what if what I'm asking for is not something He wants me to have right now? Then I feel worse because I'm not being content with what He's given me and I'm not submitting to what He wants. Well, my fears were extinguished when I read the passages from her book. It's crazy to me how things like that happen. I don't consider them by chance. I don't believe that she just happened to read that that day and then I came over. I believe those are things that God places in our lives so that we can be given reassurance and hope. I'm so grateful that He does.
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