Currently Listening Some Hearts By Carrie Underwood Jesus Take the Wheel see related

Hey all you crazy people that read this!  I hope you are all doing great.  I am back at school and finally have a chance to get on here for a post.  I couldn't over Christmas break because my computer spazzed out and kicked me offline everytime I tried.  Anywho... so what's going on?  I am half way through my sophomore year... which means at the next football game I go to I can WHO8P!!  Yay!  Yeah, so...this semester has the potential to be very stressful, and I've been finding myself stressing over that fact. Yes, stressing over stress. Craziness.  BUT, notice how I said it "has the potential."  God has been showing me a lot, through prayer and the really amazing people he's surrounded me with, that it doesn't have to be stressful.  It's that whole "let go and let God" thing... but actually DOING IT!!  I am sick and tired of not trusting Him, of trying to do it all myself, of being constantly focused on my problems, and having my mind be in constant turmoil.  It's crazy hard though because it's the way I've been since the start of college, but I can't do it anymore.  All of that stress and anxiety can turn you into someone you really don't want to be. I mean Satan comes to "steal, kill, and destroy," but my God is here to heal, return joy, and restore life.   And, He promises that even when the trials you face seem impossible he will never leave you, because the Word says "that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."  How amazing is the God we serve??   So that's it... my word for the semester... TRUST.  Since I know that I tons of people from our youth group read this, I would appreciate if you could pray for me over this semester, that anytime I feel anxious that I will just let go and allow God to have control.  And if you have anything you would like for me to pray for you about, that'd be awesome, I'd love to.  You don't have to tell me on here, you can e-mail me or call me... I'd love to hear from you.  Hopefully you can hear the song that's playing... "Jesus take the wheel. Take it from my hands. I can't do this on my own.  I'm letting go, so give me one more chance.  Save me from this road I'm on.  Jesus take the wheel. "

Carly Jo

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, offer your requests to God.  And the peace which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus."  ~~Philippians 4:6-7

Currently Listening Home for Christmas By *NSYNC :o) see related

I went and tried on wedding dresses before Thanksgiving with Vanessa and Michelle, and I just got the pictures back!!!  So exciting!  The last one is my favorite, and of course it's blurry.  Just thought I'd share.

, Carly Jo

Currently Listening Did I Shave My Legs for This By Deana Carter That's How You Know It's Love see related

The world around me maybe be going crazy, but I am convinced that God is in control, he is my sanity, my stability, my security, my comfort, my rock, steadfast and true.  God is amazing, and soooo good, all the time.  He is my rest, my freedom, my peace, my everything.  I know that I am far from perfect, but I don't want to imagine where I'd be without him. 

Currently Listening Melt By Rascal Flatts Love You Out Loud see related

Hey guys!

            I just thought that I’d write a quick post and say hey.  I hope everyone is doing great.  I’ve been okay.  This past week had the potential to be very stressful-- I had FOUR tests.  But, God is so faithful that he desires to take care of us before we even know we need to be taken care of.  He just started “prepping” me the week before with little encouraging things here and there.  So when the tests and few hours of sleep came, I wasn’t unbearably stressed.  God gave me an overwhelming peace that I haven’t felt in a long time.  How amazing!  He just demonstrated to me how little my faith has been lately and how much bigger He is-- bigger than any test, any grade, and worry... He’s in complete control. 

            So, FRIDAY came, and it was great!  To not have to think, at least for the day, about a keeping a schedule and getting things done, it was just the break I needed.  I sat around and talked to friends and met some new ones.  Then I met up with Vanessa, Katie, Michelle, JP, Rachel, Charity, and Courtney for dinner and a trip to U-Paint-It!!  How much fun!  Nancy, I am soooo going to take you if you ever some visit me again.  It’s a studio and you go in with friends, pick a piece of porcelain, and sit around and paint.  Once you’re finished, they take it and glaze and fire it for you.  How cool!  I did a tic-tac-toe board, Michelle did a piggy bank, Vanessa did a whale, and the other girls did, um, dishes I think.  It was a great relaxer after this week.  And God has provided me with a great group of friends... so cool!  

            I also heard from Robert, he’s doing good.  He had to get his knee drained though because he had cellulitis or something.  He’s okay now though.  Just keep him in your prayers.  Hopefully he’ll be home in March.  That’s still a ways away though.  Anywho, I am not going to talk about the game tonight other than the fact that Graham Harrell was on tv and I thought that was amazing!  I’m so happy for him.  That’s all I have to say about that. J  Well, I have to go to church and work in the nursery tomorrow, so I’m going to go.  Have a great night/day/whateva. 

I’m out like, oh, I’m not even going to say anything because I’m sure someone else will!!

        Carly Jo

I don't have time to update, but I do have time to procrastinate on here changing e-props and cursors and stuff.  Go figure.  I'm about to be late for my last class of the week. WHO8P!!  I will update later.

I'm out like a college student with four tests in one week!