Discouraged...

So today I finally got a call from CareNet today.  They told me that they have some good news and some bad news.  The good news was that they loved me and that they wanted me to be apart of their team.  The bad news is that due to this economy it ends up that they wouldn't have the resources to pay me like they had thought.  So the position is no longer available.  Lets just say that brought on many tears.  I am very discouraged, but I know that the Lord is good.  He will give the strength to endure.  CareNet does want me to take the position, but it would be as an intern.  The only thing is that I don't have enough money to do so.  I am praying about where the Lord wants me and what I should do.  I'm about ready for Jesus to come back. haha but seriously.  Well I would write more, but I have much else on my mind.  Prayer would be appreciated!! I will pray for all of you as well because I know that you all probably have a lot of hard times too within this economy.  Just take heart and know that God is good and that He will never let you down.

Always,
Christie

Trust in the Lord...

God is good all the time.  The last few days I been very comforted by the words that God has given us.  My boyfriend's mom gave me a book that I absolutely love.  It is called Face to Face by Kenneth Boa.  Its all about prayer and using the scripture for your guide to prayer.  It is incredible.  I have found that no matter what I am worried about or doubting that there is a prayer or Scripture that calms my nerves.  Here are some of my favorites that I have read so far :)

"You, O Lord, are a shield around me; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head." (Psalm 3:3)

"How great is Your goodness, O Lord, which You have stored up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You in the sight of others" (Psalm 32:10)

"In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me. You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God." (Psalm 86:7, 10)

"You have loved me with an everlasting love; You have drawn me with lovingkindness." (Jeremiah 31:3)

"I am confident of this, that You who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until Your day, Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6)

Anyways I am so thankful for these versus.  I am realizing that God is all that He says He is and I have no need to worry.  He commands us not to.  I have realized too that I don't need to perfect myself. All I need to do is look to Christ.  My life is about pleasing Him and giving Him all the glory.  Those who trust in the Lord will not be put to shame.

*Highlights of the week :)
-Coffee date with Katie
-CSI Miami and workouts with Jordan
-Someone thinking that I was dating Jordan...haha
-Laughing non-stop with Dave
-Saga date with Steven and Dave :)
-Dinner with Jenna Lawrenz
-SMALL GROUP!!! I love my girls
-Sunday night dinners
-Arby's run with Coray
-Worship night at Coray!!

*Prayer Requests
-CareNet: I had the second interview and I feel that it went great.  I am still waiting to hear back!!

Anyways God is good all the time! Keep trusting Him with all of your heart.  He loves you and is listening to you!!

Always,
Christie

Learning to wait....

So I have realized lately that the Lord is teaching me to trust in Him and wait...  So I moved back to Wheaton in the middle of August and I started job searching immediately.  I had been praying all of Senior year and in the summer for this day that I would be able to start fully searching for a job.  I literally applied to every job I could find.  I applied to over fifty school districts.  I knew that I would probably not be teaching this year, but I was still finding openings in school.  I of course applied to all of them.  I also was on Wheaton's website looking at all of the job postings.  I emailed many people and got back a few responses.  One of those was from 2toots in Glen Ellyn...haha yes it is a diner where the food gets served on a train.  I ended up getting this job! However...I am literally spending all that I make on rent, food, gas, etc.  However I am very thankful.  In the mean time I have still been searching. I applied for a job at CareNet as an abstinence educator! My roommate interned there and thought that I would be great for the job.  It took awhile, but eventually I got called for a phone screening! It went great!! I was very excited.  The next call I got was almost four weeks later haha.  I didn't even thing CareNet was an option anymore, but God had his perfect timing.  They called in a time I was starting to think nothing was ever going to happen! Anyways the interview went great!  They called a week later and I just did my second interview on Tuesdays.  After 3 interviews with them I am completely in love with CareNet.  Before all of my interviews they prayed with me.  I could see Christ so evidently in their lives.  This last interview that told me that full time employees get great benefits!! I was so excited...all benefits have 100% coverage as well!!!  There is one more interview and I am waiting to see if I get it :)  I will definately let you all know!

Ultimately I am realizing that God has a perfect plan and perfect timing.  He is teaching me to be appreciative of all that I have.  Each day is a gift.  Waiting only teaches us to trust in the Lord more!!
Well I have to run cuz Chentell and Ali are here for Breakfast!!!!!! YAY!!!

All my love,
Christie

So I love to journal and I thought it would be great to let a few of my loved ones read about what is going on in this crazy life of mine :)  God is very good! He sure is taking care of me!  It has been crazy these past few weeks since being back at Wheaton! HoneyRock was incredible this summer.  God did some amazing things this summer.  I led a group of college girls! We were the LumberJanes...represent!! They did an amazing job for sure.  I am leading a small group on Monday nights so that I can see all of them still!! I love them!

I am really enjoying spending time with all my favorites since being back (even though some of them were with me all summer)  Here are some pics of what has been going on lately :)

The McHale's took us to a Broadway show in Chicago!

Lots of time spent outside and bonfires :)

Thankfully I have been able to spend lots of time with my family :)

Anyways, I am so thankful for God's faithfulness. Lately I have had to put a lot of trust in the Lord seeing I just graduated from college! I am working at a restaurant and nannying part time! I am waiting to see what Lord has for me in the upcoming months.  I will continue trusting in Him with all that I have! He sure is wonderful. I hope all of you are doing fabulous! I love you and so does the Lord!

Always,

Christie