Did you know that the wisest man that has ever lived called the search for knowledge folly?
After God said to him, "I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be"1 Kings 3:12, Solomon went high and low in search of meaning and knowledge and came out empty handed. He spent himself on woman, food, inheritance, and his happiness, and at the end of his life all he could say was "why?".
No eternal value can be ascribed to earthly wisdom. Why? Because when we stand before Jesus, any claim we have gained throughout our lifetimes will fall away.
Good news!
"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding..."
Proverbs 2:6
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." Proverbs 1:7
I am pursuing the Lord this week. He is the only provider of eternal wisdom, and who doesn't want that? Plus it means ceasing the meaningless search for the here and now. Phew! That's why I was napping so much.
Words for the wise (he he no pun intended):
Drink 64 oz. of water a day.
Take a jog, your body will thank you.
Read Ecclesiastes.
Memorize it.
Pray it.
love.chloe.
10.21.2009
10.13.2009
Thoughts
The rain keeps pouring. Not having had an umbrella for the past 6 weeks, I opened my newly purchased one and just reveled in the idea of not getting wet. It was a novel idea.
After last week, I was determined to be perky this week, and gosh darnit, it's working. Couple highlights for ya, serenaded with red roses by a motley crew of SigEps on Monday, got my grades back from the tests last week and was pleasantly surprised, and just had the best evening with a new friend. God is so good. He is so majestic and sovereign and mysterious in the small thigs in life.
For six weeks, a girl in my dorm has been crying uncontrollably and without ceasing. I've just sat to the side listening, not knowing what to do or say, wondering what could cause her to cry so passionately. Two nights ago, I had had enough. Not out of annoyance, but just concern, I washed the toothpaste/a.k.a. makeshift zit cream off of my face, put on my shoes, and marched myself downstairs to avert the crisis. Ya'll I was freaked out, like nervous freaked out. I really have no counseling experience/I tend to have the "can't you just get over it?" mindset which is totally not ok. Regardless, my 1o pm bedtime turned into 1.30 pm, and Jesus's love is in the air. I was able to totally relate to her circumstances considering I am enduring them as we speak, but what was so interesting was my response versus her's. I've always pondered how I would ever survive on this planet without knowing Jesus, and this was a huge smack in the face. She doesn't, I do. She is in restless agony, I am in peace and truth. Isn't this why Jesus came down here? "In this world you WILL have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world."(John 16:33) As believers in an almighty God, we CAN take heart! I love that. More updates on this friendship later...
On a side note, I love Chi O, I love my english class, I love my new micro-fiber blanket, I love tube socks and rainboots, I love fruit snacks, I love Sbisa, I love my dorm since every morning I get a Howdy! and a wink, I love my roommate and how she sings in spanish, I love dreaming, I love that cat that lives in the bushes on the way to class (makes it look like you're petting shrubbery), I love my little sister's excitement over sorority shirts, actually I just love my little sister in general, I love my friend Chelsea's forgiving spirit, and watching youtube videos with Mallory for two hours, I love having Aaron Ivey randomly play at Breakaway, and praying on my knees. These are a few of my favorite things! he he
Well, I've been daydreaming about snuggling in that blanket for a while now, so I'm off.
Has your relationship with God changed the way you do life?
love.chloe.
After last week, I was determined to be perky this week, and gosh darnit, it's working. Couple highlights for ya, serenaded with red roses by a motley crew of SigEps on Monday, got my grades back from the tests last week and was pleasantly surprised, and just had the best evening with a new friend. God is so good. He is so majestic and sovereign and mysterious in the small thigs in life.
For six weeks, a girl in my dorm has been crying uncontrollably and without ceasing. I've just sat to the side listening, not knowing what to do or say, wondering what could cause her to cry so passionately. Two nights ago, I had had enough. Not out of annoyance, but just concern, I washed the toothpaste/a.k.a. makeshift zit cream off of my face, put on my shoes, and marched myself downstairs to avert the crisis. Ya'll I was freaked out, like nervous freaked out. I really have no counseling experience/I tend to have the "can't you just get over it?" mindset which is totally not ok. Regardless, my 1o pm bedtime turned into 1.30 pm, and Jesus's love is in the air. I was able to totally relate to her circumstances considering I am enduring them as we speak, but what was so interesting was my response versus her's. I've always pondered how I would ever survive on this planet without knowing Jesus, and this was a huge smack in the face. She doesn't, I do. She is in restless agony, I am in peace and truth. Isn't this why Jesus came down here? "In this world you WILL have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world."(John 16:33) As believers in an almighty God, we CAN take heart! I love that. More updates on this friendship later...
On a side note, I love Chi O, I love my english class, I love my new micro-fiber blanket, I love tube socks and rainboots, I love fruit snacks, I love Sbisa, I love my dorm since every morning I get a Howdy! and a wink, I love my roommate and how she sings in spanish, I love dreaming, I love that cat that lives in the bushes on the way to class (makes it look like you're petting shrubbery), I love my little sister's excitement over sorority shirts, actually I just love my little sister in general, I love my friend Chelsea's forgiving spirit, and watching youtube videos with Mallory for two hours, I love having Aaron Ivey randomly play at Breakaway, and praying on my knees. These are a few of my favorite things! he he
Well, I've been daydreaming about snuggling in that blanket for a while now, so I'm off.
Has your relationship with God changed the way you do life?
love.chloe.
10.11.2009
Make Room
Throw the emptiness in your arms
Out into that space we breathe;
Claim some lonely goodnight–
Whispered, Unanswered–
Was it for you?
Bring it in to live there
In the thinned air,
And a tired song,
Waning thin,
May rest in the vacant whisper’s home.
Is it for you?
-Devin Garza
Out into that space we breathe;
Claim some lonely goodnight–
Whispered, Unanswered–
Was it for you?
Bring it in to live there
In the thinned air,
And a tired song,
Waning thin,
May rest in the vacant whisper’s home.
Is it for you?
-Devin Garza
10.07.2009
A New Set of Nails
Again, being honest, this week has been rough. But again, Jesus pulled through. Doesn't He always? Test after test, homework coming out of my ears, and Fiji mixer (what?), not only am I physically exhausted but my brain and spirit is screaming for me to stop. Plus, an entire box of Crystal Light energy in 4 days prooooobably isn't good for the system.
Here's where Jesus showed up.
Listening to Ying Yang Twins on the way to bible study, I was just like Lord, I don't know what I'm feeling right now. I'm frustrated with College Station and the lack of nature preserves. I have a million friends but not a single one. I'm not at rest, and I need you to show me why. Then it dawns on me, maybe I should get a manicure. Ok, that's settled. Manicure it is.
So I'm walking out of bible study, and I happen to mention that I am going to the salon and spa, and Kelly Fant goes, no way, can I please come with you? I was thrilled that someone was in on my crazy idea. So, off we went.
Ya'll God used the following two hours to complete reveal my heart, and her's. I found my friend. I really don't have words to describe it.
I've been so anxious to just start life, find my job, be what God wants me to be, that I had allowed myself to push aside what His will for me is HERE AND NOW. Yes, being in college is part of His will, every frienship, and frat mixer, and mid-term exam.
-St. Augustine
love.chloe.
10.04.2009
Courrier
I am really into music. So, when my buddies from the Austin Stone came out with an album, I got really excited; especially since they are really talented, love Jesus, and are just cute. Even better, it's the kind of music that fascinates you to the point you want to read the lyrics and decipher them. Check out their new album titled "Like the Cold of Snow in the Time of Harvest" at http://www.myspace.com/courriermusic/. For you Aggies out there, they will be in College Station on November 6 at Sky Bar.
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