thats progress

it may be somewhat cheesy, but I can say that i like the song, a lot. it applies to my life right now, big time. today/tonight has been incredible. God continues to work in my life in more ways that I could have ever imagined. Patience is the new theme of Laura Helm's life. However, I can tell you, I am so excited for those around me. My heavenly Father? He is SO good.

For Good- from Wicked the Musical

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
it well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend:
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you:
Because I knew you:
I have been changed for good
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
And none of it seems to matter anymore
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
Because I knew you:
I have been changed for good.

i found a date in a book today.

kinda nervous. i know i shouldnt worry, and i'm trying not to. i really am. God always has a way of allowing me to be tried on good days. :) what a smart guy.

my dad is having some sort of surgery tomorrow, and i am worried. however, God also has a way of protecting and preparing me for hard times. today, in came in the form of a little book called "my upmost for His highest." if you ever find that book, look at may 15.

The author, Oswald Chambers, writes:
"You did not do anything to achieve your salvation, but you must do something to exhibit it... May God not find complaints in us anymore, but spiritual vitality- a readiness to face anything He brings our way. The only proper goal of life is that we manifest the Son of God; and when this occurs, all of our dictating of our demans to God disappears... We are here to submit to His will so that He may work through us what He wants.

Rise to the Occasion- do what the trial demands of you. It does not matter how much it hurts as long as it gives God the opportunity to manifest the life of Jesus in your body."

wouldnt you breathe easier after reading that?

a brilliant evening, with a few surprises

i cannot express how much fun i had at prom. i was able to enjoy all of those around me and feel completely comfortable. if you know me, you know thats a big deal. i never tripped, another high accomplishment. although, i did trip on saturday night. funny how God is. this weekend has been incredible. I have been so blessed with my friends and family. if i could express my joy, i would! D- you are one cool cat and i will never forget how much fun driving in a car can be. i cannot wait to see what God has in store for my life. i decided to go to IWU today, and declared it to my family. im so appreciative that they all understood, even with some disappointment. i think that the most important thing i have learned is that you need to make the most of every opportunity. God is good, He is so good.