Georgia on my mind...

Ok, well maybe not Georgia, but there isn't a catchy song title that says "Tons of unrelated jumbled thoughts about nothing specific on my mind", ya know. Anyway... I have a lot on my mind tonight. And, if I do say so myself, there is no better way to express those thoughts than on the ever trusty Blog. So, let's get blogging!

I worked all day today and, although I am sad to say this, I am soooooo sick of Christmas music. I've been hearing "Oh Holy Night" and "Jingle Bell Rock" since early November and seeing Christmas decor since far earlier than that. I'm still filled with the Christmas Spirit, mind you, I could just do without the Home Alone soundtrack played on permanent repeat in my brain!!

Recently, I started reading a book called "Searching for God knows what". It is written by Donald Miller, the author of the AMAZING book 'Blue Like Jazz'. Granted, I am only on the fourth chapter, but this book has already forced me to think about some things that I would have otherwise ignored. That's what happened when I read Blue Like Jazz earlier this summer. Donald Miller has a way of writing that really makes you comfortable with what he is saying. It makes you feel like you are two old friends sharing life over a cup o' joe, and that really allows you to actually think about what you are reading (as opposed to just reading it). I guess I don't have that much else to say about the book. I could probably talk for quite some time about the first four chapters.... so I won't even start. I do, however, encourage you to go purchase one (or both!) of Donald Miller's books. Especially if, for you, faith and the idea of a relationship with Christ is a difficult thing to grasp.

Speaking of a relationship with Christ, that is something else I want to talk about. I am beginning to get a bit honked off about the way Christians are being portrayed in America. Don't get me wrong. I am happy that we live in a country where faith can be expressed and where people want to express it, but I'm finding that those who are expressing it in the media aren't really expressing what it actually is. When Christianity is portrayed as "good ol' boy" politics and judgmental TV evangelists, It's no wonder that people renounce the actuality of our Savior on a daily basis. Christianity is hardly a list of "Thou shalt not's" or a "Holier than thou" mentality. The meaning of Christianity isn't "religion" it's Relationship, and I think that is what Jesus' 12 best friends understood, but what we have a hard time coming to terms with today. Being in a relationship with Christ isn't a burden to bear or a privilege to earn... it is an invitation to be accepted... and I don't think enough people express that.

Ok, as I climb down from atop my soapbox, I should warn you that this hasn't been the best week for me. I've been sick for a few days and I received yet another "Position has been filled" letter from a prospective employer. That's 3 for 3 so far. Rejection sure makes a girl feel special!! I'm finding it rather easy to lose faith in the fact that the Lord has an amazing plan in store for me. I see those around me whose plans are slowly unfolding and I can't help but wish my plan weren't still neatly put away in the linen closet of life. But then I stop and think about it for a moment and realize that this IS my plan. Yesterday.... today.... tomorrow.... it's all part of my plan, or should I say The Plan and, regardless of how much I don't understand( or how much I think I do understand), it's perfect.

Oops, looks like I made a stop on some sort on mini-soapbox on my way down from the other one. Oh well. No harm done. With that, I think I will retire to the sofa and watch me some Trading Spaces.

Walkin' on Sunshine~
Tempa