Day One of Marching into March

 

Day One

Monday, March 1st,2010

1st Period: We watched a science video took notes, and did some vocabulary. I however, was still tired (it was first period). What kept me going and this is so strange, but the song "On my knees" was stuck in my head and it encouraged me to keep going. Maybe its about shutting up and doing your work. But to me, it means surrendering yourself to the Lord and ask like your working for the Lord, not men. It's about even though you are amazingly bored, God gives us the strength to carry on and do our best. With that attitude, I finished my homework early and was ready to go to second period.<3

2nd Period: In choir, I started off a bad start by complaining to my friend about why we have to set up chairs. Bad I know. I now realize to have a joyful and willing heart, even when we are setting up chairs. Then Mr. Betts(my teacher) gave us the Morning Monday Message. Basically it is about not to be mean to people because you have flaws of your own and you would probably hate if someone made fun of them. I am going to take this to heart..no being mean to others. After all, He loved us first.<3After the inspirational message, we began to do warm-ups for our voice. Unfortunately, our group began to talk (I didn't take this time! Woot Woot!) and we had to write sentences. Today's sentence was: good choirs sing they don't talk. Mr. Betts forgave us and we began singing a festival song...then the bell rang.

3rd Period- P.E. My worst subject besides math. Before I went in the locker rooms, I prayed that is went well and no worries. After praying I quickly got changed and headed out towards the courts. Mrs. Williams, our teacher, had us run 2 laps in 6 minutes. I ran with some of my best friends, Tori and Marlen, and did my best not to complain. We made it in 5:01! Praise God!

After running, we went out to play our current sport- paddle tennis. Basically it is similar to life size ping pong. It's fun but hard to hit. But today, because of God's strength, I managed to keep a positive attitude when I didn't hit the ball and I managed to hit the little ball three or five times..which impressed my teammate. Moral of 3rd period is that when something seems impossible, it's a sinch for God. Hitting the ball seemed impossible- but God through me did it. Not hitting the ball in a happy mood seemed impossible- but God through me kept trying and trying. Through God, all things are possible.

4th Period- It was World History Exam Monday and Tuesday..so I prayed before the test for a clear heart and a focused mind. I actually think I did fairly well on it even though History is by far not my best subject (its the maps that get me.) Tomorrow I have to do a few more questions and then I have the rest of the period to do whatever..I think I am going to bring book Milkweed or just read my Bible because its Bible Club anyways. I say this with an honest heart...I could not have gotten as far as I did in that exam without Christ helping me for focusing on the questions because I am very antsy in tests. So praise God!

Lunch- One of my best friends Natasha was at lunch today so we hung out. I showed her this cool tract I found in my backpack. One side says the wages of sin is death, the gift of God is life..its awesome. She fell in love with it so I gave it to her. I am praying that she likes it and that God would open her eyes to see that He is a loving and beautiful God. So please please please please continue praying for her. <3

5th period- In 5th period, I finished the Language Arts exam early (its my best subject) so I had the whole period to myself. I spent it writing the notes for this blog and writing some of my goals for Trimester 3. I strive to have goals, so that way I can look back and  see how much harder I need to work. I also made spiritual goals too. I know that like in school, you can't learn without a teacher, but its the same way spiritually also. Without God, we can simply not finish our spiritual goals. It's a journey not meant to take alone..but with Him.

6th period- Math. Just the sound of it gives me the chills. Today was our exam. First we went over some example problems and I was thinking in my head,"Oh crap." =) When we got our exams I believe I prayed for strength to get through these 40 problems successfully and with a focused mind. When my teacher handed out the test (we're doing the bubbles tomorrow) I looked back--and it didn't look so bad because I know that the Lord Almighty is holding my hand. I took a deep breath...and began. There were a few problems I didn't know, however, in the end I ended up getting very far in the test. I love you God!

7th Period- Ended the day with a bored expression on my face because I ended up doing everything the teacher assigned. Because of this I took a piece of paper and wrote my name all cool and pretty. It took a lot of time but it was way better then spending the period with nothing to do. =) 

So this is Day One..30 More to come. The path is full of rocks and vines, there are wild animals all around me waiting for me to fall weak..but the strength of the Lord is here forever.

I cannot honestly wait until Day Two.

Because God gave it to me for a reason.

Praise the Lord with all your heart and all your soul- for today I learned that the impossible is easy for Him. He loves us so unconditionally and I am not going to just praise Him in March but every day of the years I have on this Earth. I feel so..joyful!

In the grace of God,

Julia Lynne

Psalm 8:1 "O Lord, Our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the Heavens."

Praise the Lord!<3