in the silence

I've been feeling in the dark this month.

Maybe it was the "hibernation" weather.
Maybe it was the lack of contact with the IMB
Maybe it was the uncertainty, cabin fever, the cold, the ice.
Maybe it was my attitude.

But God is at work, even in the silence. Even when it feels like He is silent.

God is with me.
I believe it.

And He proves it. With His strength, His gifts.

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Ro11:29 ESV

I have received some very good gifts this week. I was blessed by a sweet visit with my friends Krissy and Joy, and YAY! I was accepted to work for the International Missions Board.

Now for assignments.....

Rhett and Link

Few and Far Between

Some friendships are for awhile, while interests coincide. Some last only until the ocasion ends that brought the friends into each other's company. And still others are friends only until trust is betrayed, or character changes. And then there are friends for life and eternity.

Such a one is my sweet friend Jenna. We share great desires for Jesus, purity, music, worship, faith, and holiness. Kindred Spirits come few and far between these days, so I treasure every one.

You will not be surprised at my joy, then, when I heard that she would be coming to stay with me for about a week this winter break. We had one of the nicest weeks ever. Just hanging out was precious to us, because we don't know when we will see one another again. I will be leaving the country, and college dominates her schedule.

We went walking, in the semi-country, the golf course.
We spent talking time, relaxing time, movies and puzzles.
We played piano duets till my brain ached.
And we watched One Night With the King--one of the most romanticist movies ever.

Thank you God, for friends who know You, understand love for You, understand the choices of following You.

Thank you God for Jenna.

Another Game!!!

OK everybody! A prize goes to the person who can figure out who said this:

"Yes, it's embarrassing to be born again, but imagine how embarrassing it must have been to be born the first time. At least this time you get to wear clothes!"

I will post a clue in the next couple of days for those of you who need it.

Good luck!
(I haven't decided on a prize yet)

Just Sitting Here

Thank You for life:
Tiny heart that beats so fast.
Soul never-dying.

Thank You for children:
Innocence and potential.
Thank You for the precious green-eyed child
I held tonight.

Where they are hungry,
and naked:
Your body,
Let me be alive.

Where they are dying
a hopeless life:
Awake my spirit,
let me not sit in apathy.

To touch,
Sing.
Move.
Love.

Because,
"Love is a movement." (Switchfoot)
and it is not.--

Me
Just sitting here
Being selfish.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

And a Happy New Year to each of you.

May Jesus be the light of your Christmas .
MillieJo

Now, music!

Hey everyone, I've added a Project Playlist music player to my blogsite. Now you are able to listen to a few songs I like when you visit my page. Just go down to the bottom and click play. You are also able to click on a different song if you don't like the one that plays first. Enjoy!

milliejo