"Grant me, O most sweet and loving Jesus, to rest in thee above all creatures, above all health and beauty, above all glory and honor, above all power and dignity, above all knowledge and subtlety, above all riches and arts, above all joy and gladness, above all fame and praise, above all sweetness and comfort, above all hope and promise, above all desert and desire...

Thou art most beautiful and loving, thou alone most noble and glorious above all things, in whom all good things together both perfectly are, and ever have been, and shall be."

It has been quite a weekend...a weekend of choices...not so easy to make.  God has really been laying on my heart the weakness of my relationship with him.  Other situations, objects and individuals.....I have taken and put my focus on.  They consume my time...emotions....love...etc. when God has been crying out for me to run to him and find happiness and love through him.  Until I am able to find complete satisfaction in him alone....can I be happy with others around me.......searching for my true soul mate.

Music currently playing:: Becky's alarm clock...rushing waves ::  

counting crows is amazing even @ 5:30 in the morning...recommended

As Becky and I attended TLC (Total Living Center) and served the people as our weekly community service on Tuesdays, I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to have wonderful family, friends, education, house, etc.  I praise God for those times when he actually shows me how petty my life can become.  Before me I see individuals struggling to find their next meal, a job, place to stay, friend to listen and talk to.  Then there I am...complaining that my computer doesn't work, "I don't have anything to wear" (which we all know isn't true), and/or I have homework that might be a bit time consuming.  WOW!  The rough life I lead.  Every week I look forward to those moments of appreciation when I can step back and see life for its entirety.  I wish that it wouldn't take experiences such as this to create this feeling of gratitude...what a gift to obtain these feelings daily on your own.  Thank you...until next time....God Bless 

~  I strongly recommend this experience to all.  If you are interesting in joining....it is a measly 2 hours out of your life to help another....let me know.