My heart is bursting

Second post of the year! Wanted to post yesterday because I have SO much to say~ but the computer got sick and spent all day yesterday scanning and getting well.

Where to start?? This week has been great...Blanton was off Wednesday and we kicked our get healthy together routine into gear. We are doing a variety of workouts and making some minor diet adjustments. It has been amazing having someone to do this with. I know the motivation comes from self, but not giving up or pushing that extra little bit can come from a partner. We started at the apartment gym Tuesday running. I talked him into P90x yoga Wednesday and Kenpo yesterday. So proud of him for hanging in there!

Crazy thing about this week? For the first time in a very, very long time I have not one dime to my name. My savings and checking accounts are zeroed out, no accessible credit and maybe some change I can cash out. But I am more at ease than I have been in a very long time. My heart is only smiling~ and smiling big. Usually by this point, the fear and stress has taken over. I don't sleep, I cry and am perfectly happy staying in bed. But not this time and it is an amazing feeling. I have no money, no "future" and no clue! But I am okay with that.

I had lunch yesterday with a sorority sister from Georgia Southern. It was so nice to catch up, have some "girl time" and finally look forward to new friendships in our new city. We had lunch at a neat tex-mex restaurant Chuy's-- cannot wait for warm weather and drinks on that patio!

A lot of my future is riding on January 19th. As I mentioned before, I have not heard from UAB and I know a lot of that is because my OAT scores are not desirable. So~ needless to say, that test on Jan 19th could determine my next five years. Another part of the craziness of the week? God speaking directly to me concerning that test and the next five years. Usually, when I get to this point, I am praying diligently (begging), asking (begging) for direction, for guidance. This time, I haven't needed to. He knows my desires and chose to speak to me before I even asked. I am a huge advocate of KLOVE~ the positive, encouraging radio station that plays contemporary Christian music and always seems to have the perfect song on at the perfect time. I also subscribe to their "Encouraging Word" - its a daily Bible verse to kick start your day.

Without using way too many words to try and explain the obvious, I will just share the verses beginning December 26, 2011...
But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The Lord is great!"- Psalm 40:16, NLT |

Tuesday 12/27/2011
Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy!
~ Psalm 99:3, NLT |

Wednesday 12/28/2011
How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
~ Psalm 147:5, NLT |

Thursday 12/29/2011
He (Jesus) gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
~ 1Timothy 2:6, NLT |

Friday 12/30/2011
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever
~ Hebrews 13:8, NLT |

Saturday 12/31/2011
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
~ Psalms 73:26, NLT |

Sunday 1/1/2012
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.
~ 2 Cor. 5:17, NLT |

Monday 1/2/2012
For I know the plans I have for you€ says the Lord, "they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
~ Jeremiah 29:11, NLT |

Tuesday 1/3/2012
God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
~ Romans 8:28, NLT |

Wednesday 1/4/2012
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
~ Philippians 4:13, NLT |

Friday 1/6/2012
Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
~ Proverbs 3:6, NLT |

While I repost, I re-read and all I can say is "WOW! My God is SO good!" My new year started off with him reminding me we are all made new through Him. And He is reminding me every single day that He will give me strength as I continue to seek Him. The comfort for me? My life may be new...my city may be new...a lot of new in months to come, but HE is never new. He stands strong, constant and stable and THAT is why my heart is bursting today. He provides for us every single day.

I will finish today's post with a HUGE grin, a bursting heart and child-like excitement! I love Birmingham, but in just TWO more nights I get to hug close two of my precious angels! I will get to share all my newness with friends (who are already requesting date nights!!!) and family and know that in only a few days I will be back safe and sound with Blanton.  And in just a few short weeks, I will make a visit to FL (my third and final angel) and schedule visits here in Bham with my mom, my best friend from home and my best friend from ATL!

Keep up the encouragement~ I am going to need it! This year will be exciting, but as classes begin Monday so does the time commitment
xoxo
Zi