Blessed With Every Spiritual Blessing . . . and More!
I know I should be writing a paper right now, but I just had to share my incredible, ecstatic excitement. I was excited yesterday, too (which partly accounts for the wild and totally immature post), but I feel like God just keeps piling blessing upon blessing on my life, and It’s almost too much to handle!
Reason #1: I just read Ephesians all the way through. It never hit me so hard as today how much joy is contained in those words! ” . . . blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as HE CHOSE US in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love . . . For He himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation . . . Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God . . .Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called . .He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things . . .be renewed in the Spirit of your mind . . . For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light . . . Put on the whole armor of God . . . praying always . . . Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.”
Okay, so after all that, this pales in comparison, but is still making me incredibly happy:
Reason #2: All these people are coming to visit me!!!!!! First of all, Steve is coming up in a week from today and staying for Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for! And, in November there is a conference at my school, which more and more people keep telling me they may want to come to! I can’t wait to see my dear friend Jacinda again, and talk about all the things God is doing in our lives, not to mention my cousin Chrissy who totally made my day today by telling me that she is signing up as well! There are also a few other people coming as well, and who knows who else the Lord might bring Philly’s way! I can’t wait to have all these wonderful people share in the exciting things that I am learning and growing in.
So, anyone else want to overflow my cup still more by signing up? Free room and food (for those of you staying at my house, at least!), being able to carpool together, as well as a wonderful time of growth in the Lord and learning- who could refuse? 
Can’t wait to see you guys!
Sweetie, I haven’t talked to my Dad (or Steve!) yet, though I have the feeling I know what his answer will be… and it’ll make you happy! I LOVE Ephesians!! Thanks so much for posting that brief but still powerful overview of that beautiful book…
Looking forward to November!!!
~Chrissy
Hey Dear,
Thanks for the sweet blog! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!! I even went shopping yesterday…just for Philly!
November come quickly! I love you
Thanks for the beautiful summary of the book and for the encouragement to read entire books in one sitting; something I aim to do more of in the coming weeks!
Many are missing you Amy - and needless to say I am really looking forward to visiting you, Lord willing!
Nice Blog, I’m not sure about going to Philedelphia….but I haven’t thought to much about it yet.
Thanks for the good thoughts, I liked that story about the apple tree too. I agree with your dad, you are a good writer!
Jonathan?! Wow, I haven’t seen you in a while. Thanks for the compliment, but I actually can’t take full credit for the apple tree story. It is a little kid’s book that sparked my imagination . . . which is why it is written like a little kid’s book. But thanks- and God Bless!
your blog is very nice !