It's official...

I'm a nerd! I just shed a tear or two watching Trading Spaces. I have sunk to a new low, ladies and gentlemen. I can understand crying a little at Extreme Makeover Home Edition, but Trading Spaces... honestly Tempa.. WHO ARE YOU!? :) Again... blame it on the rain (and by rain I mean menstruation).

Ok, well the Hallmark open house wasn't as bas as I thought it would be. It was mighty crowded, but the people were a lot nicer and calmer than I had expected them to be. Needless to say I wasn't as chipper and energetic as usual due to the continuation of the extreme headache, but most of the customers I dealt with personally were fairly nice and didn't put up too much of a fight if something didn't go their way. I never really understand people that do that. Maybe it's because I have worked retail since I was 16 year old, but I don't get why customers get mad at the salesperson. Everyone knows that the in-store staff have nothing to do with the selection or availability of items. There's always a higher-up that runs the show, yet some customers find the need to get all up in people's faces about things. I just don't really get it. Oh well. As long as I'm never one of those people.

So, I have talked a little bit about being nervous and anxious about getting a job. That hasn't really changed much, but while reading the Bible this past week, I came across a well-known story. I have read and heart this story a thousand times, but it has never before applied directly to my life. This time, somehow, it did. I'd love to share this connection with you, because, more than likely, it connects with your life, too. The story is found in Exodus 3:1-6. Moses is out tending his sheep like usual, but for some reason he takes his flock to the other side of the pasture on this particular day. So he comes upon Horeb (the mountain of God) and he sees this Angel and a bush that has recently exploded into flames. Moses could have easily just written it off as some creepy stress-induced hallucination, but he didn't. He left his flock and checked out why the bush wasn't actually burning (although it was on fire). So, as soon as Moses turned his attention to the bush, The Lord called him by name. When Moses replied "Here I am", the Lord then proceeded to talk directly with Moses. Ok, so how does that correspond with our lives, you ask?? Well... God knew Moses well enough to know where he took his flock, he knew Moses well enough to know how to grab his attention and God knows me (us) that well too. He knows where I'll be tomorrow (and forever) and he knows how to get my attention. I think that God will use any means necessary to draw us and others closer to him. That truth is shown countless times in the Bible, some examples are found in Job and with Joseph and his brothers. Moses saw this bush burning and instead of ignoring it, he investigated. That's what God asks of us, too. When He grabs our attention, whether it be with a potential relationship or a lingering theological question, the Lord allows us (and asks us) to investigate, to find the truth... to find HIS truth. Just as Moses left his flock to see what was going on... we are asked to put aside daily life and spend our time with Him. Just as Moses responded "Here I am", we are asked to do the same. When God sees that we are seeking the truth with our whole hearts(Jeremiah 29:13), He will reveal that truth, and His will, to us! Isn't that the greatest thing!?! We serve a God who is gracious enough to allow us to seek the truth for ourselves. We aren't just given the answers, we are able to grow and learn and slowly, but surely, be filled with His absolute truth!!

Ok, well that was far more than I had anticipated writing tonight, but don't say I didn't warn you!! I hope your weekends are going well!

Goodnight,
Tempa

Random Thought:
I have forgotten about this random thought addition for a few blogs now. Sorry!! I'll start it up again.

Top Five favorite over-used cliches from my childhood:
5) Rad!
4) How Ruuuuude!
3) Eat my shorts!
2) I've fallen and I can't get up.
1) DUH!!! (or Doy! depending on the sarcastic intent)