Hello 2010! So it's a new year and a new beginning, a time for change. For the next year, I am going to be blogging the changes of my life, both good and bad. Hopefully there will be more good than bad, but it's the experiences that matter.
SALT:
SALT described in one word = incredible. There is something amazing about a retreat with college students from across Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas and you can feel God moving amongst all of you. It was December 30th-January 3rd. I was reunited with all of my ULL Chi Alpha friends, and it was a great time. I had time to meet wonderful people from these five great states. It was a great way to start off a brand new year, with great speakers, worship, fellowship, and classes. It was life changing for me. I was constantly worried about my future and what I really wanted to do, and what I really want out of life, but I decided that I wasn't going to worry about it anymore. It is out of my control. I have decided to stop focusing on the future, and start focusing on the day in front of me. Why life for tomorrow, when I can't stop long enough to appreciate today.
The Daniel Fast:
I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. Daniel 10:3.
So today is day four of my Daniel Fast, which is twenty one days. It is strictly fruits and vegetables and whole grains and water. I am pretty excited about my relationship with God drastically growing over the next three weeks. I've developed this hunger in my heart to get to know him more and more. I've already noticed some changes in myself along with my relationship with God.
ULL Spring Semester 2010:
Also, school started this past Wednesday. So far, it's been good. I am taking 15 hours again this semester, only this go round it is only two studio classes, instead of three. I am taking sculpture, intermediate photography, sociology 100, geology 105, and my third art history. I definitely shouldn't be as stressed as last semester, but then again it's only the third day. Also, last night was our first "Thursday Night Live" for Chi Alpha, and we are back in the Bayou Bijou, in the union. Which is pretty exciting in itself. Now we grow like no other, it's thrilling really.
And I'm pretty sure that's all for now! :)
--Natalie Ann Phillips
