Time Keeps Ticking On (Day 118/119/120/121)

Saturday: What a wonderful day. I woke up early and headed over to Arkansas to see a close friend get married. It was unlike any wedding I'd ever been to. Instead of having music playing in the background, they had the audience sing hymns. We got to bless them as they became man and wife through those hymns. It was also very encouraging that the whole procession was focused on God in their relationship. I really can't wait to see their life start together and to see their family grow. God will bless them tremendously.



One more blessing that I did completely subconsciously was when I was driving back through Arkansas I said to myself I enjoyed being with my Harding friends but I couldn't wait to get back to Oklahoma. The moment I thought that I was overwhelmed with joy. Oklahoma really is the place I want to be. I love it here. And my fears of this not being where I should be are gone.

Sunday: What another wonderful day! It started with helping my two best friends cook. Then off to another friend's house to celebrate the end of a fast. Then to dinner with the same friends and then back to the same house to enjoy their company. I've never had friends quite like these. Not that I don't love my college friends, (I'm actually missing you very much right now) but there's something different with the Tulsa group. I haven't quite figured it out yet but I'll let you know when I do. I can say that I feel so blessed to be accepted so easily here. They really have made it feel like home and I don't think I would of ever fallen in love with Tulsa without them.

Monday: There's a women's Bible study I attend on Mondays. Talk about some strong women for the Lord. Wonderful people, just wonderful. It was so nice being around other's so strong in their faith. These are women who want to give the glory to God, they want Him to control their lives, they understand life isn't worth living without Him. I also love hearing the same things I'm thinking from women older than me. It makes me believe that my relationship with God is growing and I'm getting closer to Him.

Tuesday: Today I made a huge accomplishment; at least in my eyes. The moment my feet hit the floor I started praying. It was almost subconsciously except I knew what I was saying. This was the first time I have ever started my day off praying that early. I know I'm getting closer now. It's easier to keep my mind on Him as the day progresses. I'm not perfect at it. I forget quite a bit but if someone had told me five months ago I would be this close I wouldn't of believed them. I think that's the reason I didn't work on my relationship with Him earlier. I didn't know where to start. Well, honestly I still don't really know how it all started. I think I just made it a priority to do at least one thing a day that involved Him and as the time went by it got easier to talk to Him more. And now I really can't see not talking to Him. Please don't think I'm trying to be all high and mighty. I'm not trying to sound proud. I'm trying to show you how different and better my life is when I keep Him in it and how if you are like I was, it's possible to get where I am now. And now I can't wait to get even closer as the time keeps ticking on.