one step.

It is finally December 1st.  I thought this day would NEVER come.  November is usually my favorite month--but this November was a little different.  It seemed both unremarkable and remarkable...So many things that I never expected to happen, happened.  This guy that I like said we needed to take some time a part (2 months) to focus on God.  I just start to like him more and now I can't talk to him.  God has used so many people to speak into my life and motivate me.  I'm learning to accept compliments---which is hard.  My sister left for California last Monday and I am left without a roomie.  I realized the day after she left that sometimes it is better to have the person in your life and deal with their annoying qualities, instead of not having them at all.  Kind of makes me think about God.  We are so broken, messed up, and could annoy Him with how we constantly say no and run to sin; but yet, He still wants us to have a relationship with Him.  He still loves us.

Today I had my first yard sale, it was a success!  All of this money is going to bless an amazing person in my life.  I am overjoyed with this whole experiment because I finally followed through with one of my ideas/plans.  So many times I have big dreams and ideas and do not act.  What is love without action?  I sent out a FaceBook message in October asking people to donate and think about giving items up for the Kingdom.  We have SO much excess.  I believe and know it is Biblical that one of the ways to be content in Christ is to live a simple lifestyle.  This was an experiment in the practice of giving for others--and looking at what we have and saying I can be content with less.  After all, the love of Christ is something to treasure.  My heart went through some transformation with this whole event--and the Lord has brought to my attention some of the blessings He has provided.  I had two new friends that helped me sort clothing and came today to help attend the sale for over two hours.  It is amazing to know that I have people who care for me.  Who would give up their time to help raise money for someone they don't even know.  Overall, it felt nice to say yes to God and let Him do His work.  I plan to say yes to God more this month.  For I am weak--but His spirit is strong in me.  I have failed God a million times.  But He never gives up on me.