this doesn't even feel like a weekend

"Find me here
And speak to me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That's leading me
To the place
Where I find peace again

You are the strength
That keeps me walking
You are the hope
That keeps me trusting
You are the life
To my soul
You are my purpose
You're everything

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this
(Ahh Yeahhh)

You calm the storms
And you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
You steal my heart
And you take my breath away
Would you take me in
Would you take me deeper, now

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this

And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this

Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything, everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
Everything, everything..."--Lifehouse

Thank you, Lifehouse, for putting it beautifully and simply.

I've definitely renewed my love for their music, it even made it into my playlist to go to sleep to because their songs calm my soul.

After sitting in training early this morning for 4 hours, I have come to a joyful realization. I think my purpose this semester, though consisting of many things, will be found in my job as a tutor for America Reads/America Counts. Like Troy's message last Sunday morning at Cornerstone church, I am where I am because I'm going to be used to influence others for the Gospel, for the Kingdom of God. What better influence do I have on young, impressionable people than being a teacher, helper, listener, and supporter to them and to their education? The second I walk in that classroom, I'm going to be their hero probably just because they hear the word "college" and think WOW she's in COLLEGE.... and from there, I've got these little souls under my influence. I can really make a difference in somebody's life. Maybe this will be the time. Maybe this will be it!

<3