Look how they shine for you...

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind - Einstein

Neat...

Three things in life that once gone, never come back:
1. Time
2. Words
3. Opportunity

Three things in life that can destroy a person:
1. Anger
2. Pride
3. Unforgiveness

Three things in life that you should never lose:
1. Hope
2. Peace
3. Honesty

Three things in life that are most valuable:
1. Love
2. Family & Friends
3. Kindness

Three things in life that are never certain:
1. Fortune
2. Success
3. Dreams

Three things in life that are truly constant:
1. Father 
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit

Truthfully...

Summer has come to an end. With ReFuel coming up, school starting soon, being a captain this weekend at orientation and job hunting to pay for tuition, I feel a lot of attack on my heart. Its not only that I feel the attack, its that there are more and more opportunities to participate in things I just don't need to be involved in. 
Frankly I'm really nervous for the semester. I never anticipated it being this busy, having so much to do... and I don't want to 'loose my soul' in my efforts to do well with everything that's going on. 
The fact is, that God is God, and me not trusting in Him is just saying He can't handle all this craziness. He can. And quite honestly, I know I can't. I shouldn't even bother. Although that may seem as a cop out to a non-Christian, I know that its actually so empowering! I was honestly hesitating lifting up my worries and trusting Him fully because I thought He'd just make it happen. Right. Nothing in life is that easy. But its not like that answer is an olympic marathon in itself either... I simply just have to ask and keep pushing forward.
ReFuel in particular, has been a huge responsibility. Its been almost a decade since some of these churches have ventured outside their denominations and I think God has big BIG plans for this event. 
With that said, I need to get into my bible and take refuge in Christ. I know with my personality, it will be so easy to fall into the same slippy slope as last year. There is a lot at stake this month! God is God, and nothing is too big for Him! Please keep me in your prayers this month. I can feel some spiritual attack on my life right now, and I need to be continually turning to Christ and looking to Him for guidance. 
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast.
Glory be to God.

ReFuel and more....

Wow! Its September!!

My summer was full of summer road trips and awesome music.

Life changing friendships and trips to the beach.

Family camping and late night tuck tournaments.

Campfires and yummy potlucks.

Church get-togethers and sunny skies!

Dreaming and planning.

Red dirt roads and late night walks.

Foolishness and outbreaks of dance.

Tears and prayers.

Worship and encouragement.

Last but not least, I had the honor and challenge of preparing for a huge event this month. This event, Refuel, is designed to be a kick-off evening for youth groups and young adults from across the Island to come together to worship, pray and find encouragement. We are expecting about 300 youth and youth adults. 

God has been so instrumental throughout this whole process and I am really excited to see Him move in the lives of those who attend. We have a band, a speaker, an emcee and lots of volunteers! So many different denominations, and I think there is something to powerful about youth coming together to worship. I know so often in high school its easy to get discouraged, but this event will bring us all together and hopefully send everyone away knowing that they're not alone!

Keep this event in your prayers these next few weeks. The fall promises to be busy!!