Following HIM

Someone asked me why I named my blog "Following HIM," so I thought I would enlighten you all and post it. During the beginning of this semester, I was told that I needed to get into the school of Education by the end of the semester to graduate in time (May 2011). One of the road blocks was this stinkin' Critical Thinking test that I needed to pass to actually get into the school of education.

Well, I took the test in early September and I remember what I did after that. I walked out of the test and directly walked to the elevator to take stuff up to the newspaper office. I remember getting on my knees and praying to God that if I did not pass the test, that I would take it as a sign and choose something else. That hour felt like eternity for the staff to grade my test. I called after an hour and was so nervous. I found out that I had PASSED the test; therefore could apply and then get into the school of Education. God opened the door for me and I am continuing to follow HIM through my path of life. HE did allow me to complete this hurdle and I still am jumping more hurdles today.

Some may say that it was coincidence that I passed the test or luck, but with God and my FAITH and HOPE in HIM, it is HIS WILL that is seeing me through!!! Life will throw you hurdles or problems, but the end result is so worth it. Life is full of surprises and HE does surprise me most of the time!!!

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!!

Just one of those days...

Today has totally been one of those days. When something does not go correctly and everything else tumbles. This morning was fine until something scurried across my floor and scared me at 6am. Then the little girl that I babysit got sick and I got to hold her for a long time. Then my weight and circuit workout was intense and I had issues with my last class for the day. But something has gotten me through! These verses put my life in perspective and I thought I would share:

** Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."

** Proverbs 22:4: "The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life."

** Romans 12:2: "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."

Life is full of hurdles, triumphs, and struggles, but it is the way you deal with them that counts.

Enjoy the things that count!!!!