Spring break was a nice break from the never ending barrage of assignments my profs always dish out. I did not have anything due when I got back from the break so it was nice to actually relax and focus on life. Stayed down in Auburn for the first couple of days to catch up around the house. It got a good cleaning and did some cleaning out so when I move, all the junk is mostly gone. Wednesday Eric, Zach and I had some good food from Whispering Oaks and then spent the rest of the afternoon doing some brainstorming and creative planning for the next couple months at church. It is such a blessing to work with those guys… they challenge me and push me to think creatively which is something I now love to do. I consider it such a blessing to be in such a leadership role at such a young age. I am able to feel confident in that position because of their support and the support of family and friends. The later half of the week Zach, Mary and I took a road trip home. Mom is always glad to see me because I never get to come home on the weekends that often.
While I was home I got to see two of the places Meredith and I are considering for a reception site. The first is Avon Place (Red Mountain Church). It is an old theater, built in the 20’s, that has been gutted and is full of architectural features. The other is Matt Jones Art Gallery. This site is unique, I would not have thought to have a reception in an art gallery. The building is an old iron warehouse from the steel era of Birmingham and is also great. They had a $75,000 commissioned work of Ringo Star that Ringo did not like once it was complete. Dang. Mom and I also ate at Saturday Gourmet for lunch… possible caterer for the rehearsal dinner. All I have to say is wow… shout out www.thesaturdaygourmet.com .
I have been thinking about discipline a lot recently, in all areas of my life (relationally, spiritually, physically, and with work and school). I feel like my life in the past year has gone from “i got too much time on my hands” to “time is tickin’ away.” I am involved in many good things but even good things can go south. I have to make priorities. I have to say no to some things and yes to others. I can do good things all day long but be missing out on the great things God has in store for me! For me, the way I am wired, that means keeping a schedule and having somewhat of a routine. Nothing robotic, just something where I can set aside time for priorities and then I can fill in my day with other things that come along. I have decided to tackle the physical portion my waking up at 6:30 and running, even on days when I don’t have class til 11. This allows me to have time in the morning to relax, spend time with the Lord and get ready for the day. If I can’t run in the morning then it will be done in the afternoon. (Hold me accountable to that!) I am also viewing my day like I am at a job. Classes are meetings and homework should be done in the day so I can have time in the evenings to spend relationally with friends and Meredith. I started today and it was a success so right now I am encouraged.
I have also started reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It has been great so far. It is really easy to read because it feels like a conversation. I will keep you updated on cool things I learn from it.
Final thought for today: Live the life God has in store for you. Be able to recognize it and distinguish it from the things of the world. That comes from constant surrender to him. I will be working on that this week.
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