cycl-clunk-ing

Today I went for an hour long bike ride. It was such fun, except for i kept hurting myself. I think I might need lessons, but until someone volunteers to give me said lessons, i'll keep plunking along trying to figure this cycling thing out. I have a few things I want to achieve through this biking venture, and I'm having fun a long the way.
In other news, I smell like sweat. It is gross.
ps. this picture made me laugh.

Joyful

I am so joyful today. He has made me glad.
I am so thankful for the wonderful people in my life --
For friends who give me office supplies and devotionals... because they KNOW that I love those gifts. For a family that laughs. For a boss who gives me hugs.
Today... I'm planning on getting organized for the spring semester. And while I'm slightly terrified of these classes, I also feel ready to rise to a new set of challenges. I anticipate toting my Bible around campus, and whipping it out whenever I feel anxiety begin to rise. I am thankful for a God who promises to never leave me nor forsake me... even in the depths of nursing school. I am thankful that I am halfway through my Sophomore year. I am thankful that God has financially provided through generous donors.
Don't you know.. this is a lovely, lovely day.
"And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation"- Psalm 35:9

one month later...

Hello old blog, old friend.
It's been a while, hasn't it? a wonderful "while." Since my last post, so much has happened, so much has been stirred up within me. I don't really feel like explaining the nitty gritty details, but the end result is that I have such a great desire to praise God. He is worthy. No matter what we are going through, no matter what our eyes see, He is worthy. Even more than that, He loves us, and desires to pour himself out upon us. Through his grace and mercy, and his death on the cross, He gives us His righteousness. I have such joy, and peace within me. I have such a desire to really pray, and I'm asking God to show me how. I have such a desire to be kind and loving, and to get out of my comfort zone to reach out to others. I keep singing this song from retreat.
I give my mind, completely to you, Lord.
Fill me with your thoughts, make them all brand new.
And change my life, let me live in all that's true
I just want to think like you.
I don't want to let any opportunity to witness pass me by.
I want to live the way He wants me to live.
I don't want to let an opportunity to show grace and mercy pass me by.
I've been thinking on this thought...You have the power to say good things that bestow grace unto the hearer.
Ephesian 4: 29 "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers."
This thought is so powerful, administering grace with what you say. Lord, let me administer grace with what I say.

Have a lovely night, blog world. I'm filled to overflowing with love.

ps. I've bought a bike, and i anticipate blogging about this new venture of mine. fyi.
today, was my first ride. it was just splendid. I'm pretty excited about this.