this is the day...

mmm. today really fed my soul.

schedule of events:

11am Church
1:30pm Bike ride to Starbucks (to time myself for future days in which I wish to ride to work)
3pm Ultimate Frisbee
5pm Starbucks and Walmart with friends
6:30pm Wii playing and hanging out with Juliet
9pm Laundry and facebook

sounds amazing, huh? well that is because it really was!



I want to tell you about a decision I made today:

Backstory: After traveling across the world on a team and being taught about the importance of and observing a Sabbath (day of rest), I have come to cherish this day. I believe that God instituted it for GOOD reason. Therefore, I submit to it, and it refreshes me.

Real story: I have had a hard time with Sundays these past few weeks. I was wanting only to sleep and not to go to Church. This is a weird feeling, since I love church, love being with people, love learning God's word, etc. etc. etc. Then, I figured out what it was.
After going to BearTrap over Christmas break I realized how incredibly much I missed hanging out with and investing in international students. My response to that was a quick volunteering to invest in the International Sunday School time that we have at my church. I was SO excited to join and get to know people!
Unfortunately, as I began struggling to go to Church I realized - joining the Sunday School class was still "work" for me. It sounds weird and horrible at the same time, considering that I love it. BUT, I felt obligated (personally) to invest in students throughout the week, not just on Sundays, and I really don't have time for that. I also just needed more sleep on Sunday mornings. SO, I decided. I will not lead a small group in the International Sunday School time - instead, I will go to the late Church service. (I do not, however, plan to neglect International Students completely of course. :)

Result: I did that today and it was perfect. I loved seeing my friends in service and engaging with the whole time. Afterward, I went by International Sunday School and talked with my former co-leader about my decision. It was the first time that I had cried about it - but it was good.








(i actually made these pictures :))

You may ask yourself, or me, "Jessica, what do you think the perfect bike riding music would be on a day like today?"

Answer: Hanson on the way to your destination and the Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack on the way home, of course.