The Weight of Glory was an incredible read. Contents of which have triggered one of the most deeply moving experiences I've had in some time. Onward to the next 'address' as C.S. Lewis calls it (chapter/sermon/book...) Learning in War-Time.

Purchased a tall soy chai from Starbucks today. Curious about whether it has less calories than a croissant. I love croissants. also. I love my boyfriend. 8 months, today :) and I have never been so happy...

hehe.



imparting heaps of blessings
in the name of Jesus.

Amber J.Crew dress

Loving the simplistic design and the color palette. hoping to someday have a midsection that will suit such a piece!

From C.S. Lewis' Weight of Glory

He who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only. (31)

...I am so humbled by this truth.

To Please God... to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness... to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son- it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. But so it is. (34)

A self directed rebuke of sorts

I would not grant any amount of (potential or already assumed) productivity a place in exchange for the spaces of rest I keep-- which-- are essential to the growth and perfection of my faith.

In house cafe

-good quality iced coffee. similar to the taste of espresso royale, but cheaper? med. ice coffee $2.19

I am again struck by the overwhelming love of the Father in heaven. We can trust His words when he says, "Do not worry about tomorrow." (Matthew 6)
An incredibly liberating truth.

Oh, God, how great are You to be (more than) able to mend such a broken low-life like me. [Amazing, amazing grace. how sweet the sound...]

in the words of Tim Keller... I admit that I am more broken and weak than I ever knew myself to be. But because of that I am more loved than I ever knew myself to be.

bike tip:
don't drop it




spent 15 minutes trying to re-latch my bike chain after it took a tumble. ended up with some sore fingers + grease galore.

people have been asking...

what are you going to do? what do you want to be?

I want to be like Jesus.

I want to accomplish His will.

I want to live out the truths in scripture.

"I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"

Luke 18:8

I want to be one whom he finds to have great faith.

this is my goal, my mission... why I'm still alive. Father, may nothing sway me from this target. may I never forget my purpose. Amen.

yahoo! weather:

Detailed Local Forecast
Today: Abundant sunshine. High 69F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

:) Lord, may it be so!
shine down on us... abundantly.

• eating a lot these days. as if my body went into some hyper-mode of making up for lost carbs.
• the apartment is a mess because i have no time. nearly all my free time goes into taking care of the place.
  
• just bought a helmet and some safety lights for my bicycle. $79. so expensive. :(
  
• apparently mice like dried kelp. the only thing i neglected to put in my refrigerator.
• a tip: store almonds (or any other nut) in the freezer to maintain crunchiness.
• have been dropping my phone a lot lately--hope it doesn't quit on me before contract.
• i'm really, really bad at music theory. stressor-extraordinaire
• wants everything to stop for a second so i can catch my breath.
• knows that won't happen

new life regime has taught me some things about myself:

• perhaps my personality is compatible with freelance work.
• it is very trying on my soul to be so busy.
• a healthy state of spirit mind and body can only come with protected pockets of unscheduled meditation/quietness/1-1 time with God

alors,
...

over the weekend I got hit with a heaping dose of gloom. an ironic trigger (I'll spare the details). without Jesus I would be a perpetual mess.

anticipating the day things are made right. but even so, it is well

thought dump*

• water tastes sweet today
• loving the cool though sunny weather today
• motivated to get fit.
• currently finishing the series "nappun namja" in my comfy chair & wrapped in my red blanket . a moment not so far from blissful rest.
  

wishlist:

• a soft- natural pink lip color
• paperbag booties