Giving Thanks (Very Late)

I had the most enjoyable Thanksgiving break! It consisted of a lot of different things and people that I love. So sad to see it end. Here is what it was:

Before I left, we had a Hatley feast! All the girls in our dorm met in the lobby and shared a meal together provided by our RA's and RD. It was very yummy and fun!

Wednesday: We went to Springfield to have a Thanksgiving with my grandparents! We had a fun time there fishing (trying), making s'mores, seeing family we haven't seen in awhile, and just enjoying each other's company. We also enjoyed a scary ride home during the thunderstorm!

Thursday: We woke up early and Nick and I ran a 5k held by the Y! It was my first and my worst. Haha. It was a good experience, though, and I'm sure it won't be my last. We then had a Thanksgiving dinner that night at my house! It was delicious, of course, and I truly enjoy being with my family. Those are the moments I cherish. After dinner we all headed to bed pretty early to enjoy some crazy shopping the next morning!

Friday: At midnight, Nick and I decided to hit up Wal-Mart just for the heck of it. I'm not sure why we made that decision because it was absolutely ridiculous! It was definitely entertaining though. After that, we slept for a little bit then went back to Target, Old Navy, and JcPenney at 4! All of that to come out with nothing! haha. We missed the deals that we wanted, but we enjoyed watching a lady at Target screaming at the workers. People are crazy these days.

Saturday: so much fun! I made my way to Bartlesville and got a much needed pedicure with Nick's mom, Jody. I enjoyed getting to know her better. We then hung out for a little bit before heading to a wedding of some of their friends. It was a fun night of dancing (yes, Nazarenes!) and eating! I love hanging out with the Williams' and getting to know them better.

I love my family and friends and am so thankful for them all! This week was wonderful and I am sad that it had to end. Just looking forward to Christmas break now :) Now it's almost here since it took me so long to post!

God of my Everything

Bebo Norman hosted a concert at my college this past Thursday evening and since he was there he decided to lead worship for us at chapel as well. He sang two songs that are commonly heard on the radio, then he played one for us that he wrote for a friend. It is called God of my Everything. This song portrays God in a way I've never looked at him. Sure, God is my refuge, my strength, and my provider, but never have I given so much thought to him being God of my EVERYTHING. I continue to play this song over in my head and repeat the chorus to constantly remind myself of this simple truth. God is in constant watch over us and that is something we must never forget. No matter what we are going through he knows and understands. God IS everything.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." -Hebrews 13:8

I hope these lyrics mean as much to someone else as they do to me. 

Oh God of Heaven come and hem me in
Gather the pieces that are broken
Show me the wonder of You again
Oh God of Heaven

God of my hope, God of my need
God of my pain that no one else will ever see
God of my healing, God of my strength
God who has always and will forever reign
God of my everything

In all creation You call my name
In all the beauty that this world displays
Still I'm the one for who Your heart aches
In all creation

God of my hope, God of my need
God of my pain that no one else will ever see
God of my healing, God of my strength
God who has always and will forever reign
God of my everything 
God of my everything

And when the mountains shake
You are my God
You never change

And when the earth gives way
You are still God
You never change

God of my hope, God of my need
God of my pain that no one else will ever see
God of my healing, God of my strength
God who has always and will forever reign
God of my everything
God of my everything
God of my everything
God of my everything