Going with God

So I have tons of nervous energy for the flight tomorrow! AH!

I got to spend time with my best buddy today and it was soooo goood. Some things in life are so wholesome...like chocolate milk or ginger snaps. It's amazing. Kaitlyn and I laughed till our faces were red and stomach were hurting about everything from sideburns to awkward moments. It was fantastic. It made me so thankful for the richness in life that God gives us.

I woke up this morning not too happy. I had a horrible dream about someone I have tried really hard not to think about for a long time. I immediately knew that I was being spiritually attacked. After all, I am doing a very intentional God-summer and it is not unlike the evil one to want to tear me down.

I woke up discouraged but at the same time aware that I could not dwell on such things. I broke into a prayer as soon as I woke up and found my peace in cleaning, documenting my New Orleans trip, worshipping God through Starfield music and just resting.

I read a chapter on the Sabbath last night from Louie Giglio's book. He pointed out how God did not really need to rest on the 7th day. I mean, He IS God, right? Omnipotent and so on. So what was God trying to show Adam and Eve when he asked them to rest?

To look up.

The Sabbath is a day needed. Not an option.

If you know my living habits--which really means, if you're Courtney Marshall-- you know that I take the Sabbath seriously, in that, i SLEEP! Yes, homework aside, I use my Sunday to sleep in the noon time and then work later that night.

Not exactly the Sabbath Giglio is talking about here.

The Sabbath isn't just about rest, it's about thankfulness. It's about being in wonder of God's beauty and His creation. It's about being STILL and loving every moment that you feel awkward because you hear weird blue bird sounds =)

It is beautiful.

So, only a couple more hours before I leave for Colorado. I've got 2 bags packed and a whole lot of nerves! I just kinda wanna get there and skip the travelling part...but I will take that time to admire God's beauty. From what I hear, Colorado is absolutely breath taking. So before being overwhelmed by God's beauty in that sense, I plan to captivate the beauty right here at home. Here are some pictures around Charlotte for you to enjoy.

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