The Lord works as He wills in ways hard for me to understand and yet I am thankful that they are. I find it a shame that so often I do not trust Him as I should, and so often doubt His guidance. Even despite my faults He loves and cares for me. This week has been good for me, I have had the opportunity to miss classes for three days and work on video editing for our Israel video. It is great, though at times hard, I end up learning new and innovative ways to manipulate film and music. More important to note, is that this week I have seen my brothers and sisters here at the Forge love and serve me in ways that in my past I would have never let another person do. The most simplistic acts of love have touched my heart more than the most extravagant words or gifts. I have been offered their presence as I work, words of simple gratitude and encouragement, and much needed caffeinated beverages. Let me not forget that the Lord has indeed helped me create this video that is almost finished as well.

I would like to say also that my thoughts since Israel are as follows,
-The importance of my studying the scriptures with more reverence and urgency.
-Wrestling with God in prayer.
-What God's story is in my life that I am to tell others?