"For you have been my refuge..."

Ever since I was younger, I think I always kept a diary or a journal. Now that this is the technological age, I keep a xanga + a blogger, just because I like writing my thoughts down and documenting them to reflect on in the future. Often times when I'm not in front of a computer, I'll keep a written journal, and sometimes, it ends up collecting notes and tidbits from different parts of my life. One notebook in particular I found while I was looking for paper to write on while I was prepping for the last Co(llege)Fe(llowship) meeting that will take place this Sunday. As I was flipping through looking for a blank page, I found old sermon notes, angry frustrated notes, devotional notes, random notes, and I came across this page where I wrote down some verses, that gave me comfort at the time. At the end I wrote that I wanted to memorize them and I wanted God to pull me close so he could change me to be a better witness to those I love and those around me. Well I haven't memorized them, haha, but I feel like by coming across it, God was giving me a reminder of my continual journey and walk with him. While this series has convicted a lot of things in my heart over the summer, God is still working, molding, and shaping me into the woman that he wants me to be, into the servant that he wants me to be. As I'm looking forward to the school year and the responsibilities I'll be taking on, I'm comforted in knowing that God will lead me and help to guide me through.

Psalm 61:
"Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you; I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. For you have heard my vows, Oh God; you have given me the heritage for those who fear your name. Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations. May he be enthrone in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. Then I will sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day." Amen.

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Romans 12:12
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

Hebrews 13:5
"...because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"