I was talking to a friend on msn today and it occured to me just how exciting actually trusting in God can be when it comes to the future. I mean, there are so many things up in the air right now about who I will become, what I will do, where I will go etc. etc. Of course I know Jer. 29:11 inside and out and everything, but to actually believe it. To believe that no matter where God takes me, even if its not ideally good from my perspective, its where God wants me to be. So glad I serve a God of purpose. What I think it meaningful is really not at all, if its outside of God's word.

A friend I met last year really helped give me this "who cares?" perspective. -Wait, don't get me wrong, I do care, but I don't in the way that I have to be the one worrying. God is taking care of my business for me. All I have to do is abide in him. Read John 15:1-14 sometimes and you'll know what I mean.

My small group girls came back sometime tonight from their Extreme Edge week (hiking and biking in the mountains). I am so excited to hear about their experience, their stories of frustration, worship and just plain fun. I think they will come back with a strong unity, or at least be personally refreshed spiritually (how can you not when you live in the mountains for a week??) I love watching and being a part of their journey with God, of them learning to trust God with their lives of uncertainty. Tommorow morning at 10am I will be having breakfast with them at the school to welcome them back. Yay.

Well, my roomate has put the kettle on which entices me to go make some hot chocolate or tea...hmmm....leaning to the idea of tea at the moment. Hehe. Now it will take me another five minutes to decide which flavour, as I have accumulated a whole cupboard full of teas. I even bought a box of Jasmine tea in Chinatown. I'm pretty sure its authentic.

It's suppose to snow tonight so I guess I'm already in the mood with hot drink and pulling out my great-aunt's quilts to add extra coziness to the apartment.

*the kettle beckons*