Totally Not Related...

Today on the way to church I had a tea (thank-you Greg) and I won Roll Up The Rim! I was 0 for about 15 before today. I am not sure though, if I won or Greg did since he treated...

Something else that's on my mind...

The power of prayer. The extent of it's power is so great, I would even guess that I have no real grasp on the true extent of it's power. I would even fathom a guess that it is really beyond all comprehension. But here is the thing; when I am placed in a position where the only thing I can do to help is pray I feel like I am not useful. I am action, I crave doing. Prayer isn't passive by any means, so why do I feel so passive when placed in a situation where that is the sole thing I am called to do? I want to lead a revival, a revolution, and I am told to sit back and pray. That is my job.

Why do I feel so useless? Why do I even argue with God over this one? I should take the tasks and rolls He gives me, and treat them with respect and honour they deserve. Where is my humility? I seem to have lost it somewhere along the way between God choosing me for this task, and me getting the message. I want to come before the Lord, and humbly lay everything at His feet. Why can't my head and my heart reconcile and realise that prayer can be one of the least passive, greatest, most important actions one can take.

I have seen the power of sincere prayer in my own life. I think of the ministry at SMU and how God has taught me so much about patience and prayer using that ministry as the vessel. I can't deny that prayer works. I know it does. It all comes back to my pride. God hears my prayers, no one else. By praying no one else will see my crusades. I crave the spotlight. I long for the visible front lines when God's will is being played out, not the invisible one. I need to get past this pride that blocks true potential.

Lord God, Help me to understand the incomprehensible power of prayer. Help me to crave prayer. Help me to appreciate the people that pray for me that much more. Help me to pray sincere prayers. Help me come to you with humility. Help me not to fight or resist your perfect plan. Teach me to pray as you would have me pray. Lord, make me the woman you want me to be. Amen

Killing Two Birds With One Stone...

*Just a side not this post has nothing to do with killing, birds, or stones, but it is for sure a bunch of posts in one!

So, last year the wonderful Kelley Myles was my disicipler, but since she is no longer at SMU I am being discipled by the wonderful Heather Harman. I love being discipled by Heather, she is an incredible woman and such a blessing in my life. The flip side to the equation is though, that I do miss Kelley and seeing her at the weekly meetings is just not the same as our weekly opportunities to catch up and hang out. So, since I am experiencing the symptoms of Kelley Myles withdraw, I thought I would dedicate a post to her in true KM style, SO...

MY TOP FIVE WHO NEED FACEBOOK!!!!!!!
1- Kelley Myles
2- Angele Comeau
3- Tricia Jagt
4- Courtney Creelman
5- Robyn Hunter


ALSO...

Greg and I had house guests from Fredericton this weekend and it was a pile of fun. Tricia, I can't wait for you to move in, we are going to have such fun. Though I have never been in such reputation creating/compromising shops in my life!!!

and

Greg totally burned me, I never thought that I was one to really make people wait that long, but I guess I am wrong. I always thought that when Greg comes to pick me up he phones from the front of my building like most people. NOT SO, he phones from the top of my street so that when he arrives at my place he isn't having to wait as long to be let in. Thing is, he still beats me to my front door by quite some time. This is not good, so new goal, to be ready to leave before he reaches my street and meet him at the front door!

Musicals...

So you may or may not know, that even more than dance, I love musical theatre, and have been blessed with the opportunity to perform in many musicals. Something like 30 I think. One of my favorite things about musicals are the lyrics. There is always a great balance of profound and silly. Here are some of my favorite musical theatre lyrics. (And by favorite, I mean favorite this week. I love just about every musical so my fav is always changing.)

Musical: RENT
Song: Life Support

There's only us
There's only this
Forget regret or life is yours to miss
No other road
No other way
No day but today

Musical: Les Miserables
Song: Finale

Take my hand
And lead me to salvation
Take my love
For love is everlasting
And remember
The truth that once was spoken
To love another person
Is to see the face of God.

Musical: Guys and Dolls
Song: Marry The Man Today

Marry the man today.
Trouble though he may be
Much as he likes to play Crazy and wild and free
Marry the man today
Rather than sigh in sorrow
Marry the man today
And change his ways tomorrow.

Musical: Aida
Song: My Strongest Suit

In life one has to face a huge assortment
Of nauseating fads and good advice
There's health and fitness
Diet and deportment
And other pointless forms of sacrifice
Conversation? Wit? I am a doubter
Manners? Charm?
They're no way to impress
So forget the inner me , observe the outer
I am what I wear and how I dress

Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar
Song: Heaven On Their Minds

Listen, Jesus, to the warning I give.
Please remember that I want us to live.
But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour.
All your followers are blind.
Too much heaven on their minds.
It was beautiful, but now it's sour.
Yes it's all gone sour.

Question...

...Are you more wise with or with out your wisdom teeth?