I have watched so many sermons this past week...it's kind of insane. I think...it may be bad because that doesn't really give me the time to reflect on each message. But I'm also one of those people...that takes days to really think about something carefully...I'm gonna slowly review during my quiet times. To see how I can make a difference...to myself and the surrounding community.

Today was a lot about sharing faith. Being the salt of the earth and the light of it. I think it's such an interesting concept, that cannot be fully understood without all the context of those times. The thing that stood out most though...that a little bit goes a long way. I am placed in a family of non-believers, in a city I don't know well, to make some kind of difference. It doesn't mean I'm going to change them into believers, but if they can begin to live by those Christian morals...I think it's a great start.

There is so much to thank God for...and I want to take the time to do that as much as I can. It has become so routine to me...but never the same thing each day. To be given His Word to study...instead of just hearing what other people say is even more amazing. Every day is a day of awe for something new. Sure I have low points in my life, but being able to climb back from those is the most important part. I need to understand and accept God's will for my life.

There was also something new that I wanted to do...create guardrails for my life. Things that make my conscience light up if I do them, but are still things that are within that safety zone. I have been praying a lot about where I should put them up in my life...but once the fall semester starts...I will definitely have them in place. It also made me think about money...the pastor's rule was 10-10-80. Give 10%, save 10%, and spend 80%. I really like that. Ever since I accepted Christ, I've been wondering about good guidelines for donating...and there they are. By giving first, God is first. If I can stick to this in the years to come (even though I'm making no money), I think it will be excellent for later on in life.