Hi Friends!
I recently started telling friends about my sub-stack and I’m so excited to have you here <3 It’s still something low key, but I’m sure I’ll blab about it once I go down to LA- so if you’re here pre LA just know you’re a founding member! Anywho, back to the regular scheduled Faith’s Food for thought!
Spiritually
This week I think going in a main focus of mine was seeking out Joy despite my distain for work. With an intentional mindset change I was able to see Christ in so many different ways. Each day this week the Lord has revealed personal flaws, but yet so faithfully met me at each one. A huge factor into this was getting to spend way more time with my Mom. I think I’ve talked to her more this week than I have this whole month and it’s been such a blessing to be able to lean on each other and point each other to Christ. For anyone who knows my Mom, she’s a huge advocate for Lectio 365. I wanted to share this prayer she sent me on Monday that I thought about a lot this week.
“Jesus, help me count everything as loss compared to the joy of knowing you as Saviour. Show me how to surrender anything worthless that holds power in my heart.
Increase my love for you. Reveal yourself to me in your sacrificial, resurrecting love.
(Inspired by Philippians 3:8-11)
I wanted to share this because I think getting caught in the motions it’s easy to find identity in Christ, but truly surrendering Christ is something I find myself separating. ( Which is not how it should be) I covet so many things, even those from the Lord! The biggest one I find myself doing so to is my friends. I have so many amazing people in my life - yet I am reminded that sometimes the Lord only has friends in your life for a season. I really felt convicted about this, but was so grateful to the friends I was able to chat about this with and bring to this week. A simple thing my mom pointed out to me was just the realignment of my focal point. She told me how often when I talk about things I forget to just look up! So my continued prayer of this week is to focus on Christ first and foremost.
Another really encouraging moment for me this week with her was getting to read “A liturgy to those fearing failure”. As much as it was an encouragement to read it together, it was a sobering reminder that my worth is not found in my work.
“Use then O Lord, even my failures,
and my fear of failing, to advance your purposes
in my heart and in your kingdom and in this world.
My confidence is only in you”
Every Moment Holy is so slept on and I loved getting to share it with my mom.
This Sunday though we went over 1 Peter 4:12. Tim talked about persecution in the church. My heart hurts for our brothers and sisters in other nations who are killed for something I take for granted. Wanted to write about this though because Tim encouraged us in tangible ways we can get involved rather then just guilt tripping us in service. Highly recommend everyone download the app Operation World! It gives a new country to pray for each year and some background info on them.
Mentally
This week was much better than the last time I wrote! I have finally submitted my other Job application and my uncle put in a good word for me, so I’m very hopeful that I’ll at least get an interview. He sent me some sample videos and it will be exactly like what I made for Biola. Please pray I get this new job because it looks so so so so fun. This week has been a lot better at work though, and also having a job in this crazy market and layoffs is a huge blessing. I even became more so friends with my little software shaylas. They are so silly and it’s neat to learn more about their life stories. One of them has only been in the US for one year, and the other dropped out of college to join our company. They laugh at my jokes so no complaints.
On Tuesday the Chilis came over to my house, to watch over the hedge. Classic rainy day recess movie and it did not disappoint. It was very fun to have friends over for a simple little movie night. It reminded me of Bachelor nights at the old apartment. It was also nice to have friends over because Ms. Bluey my sweet little fish died. It’s sad because I did bring her everywhere, and she was such a fun fish.
Wed, I got to call Nicole! I am in anticipation for my trip to LA to see everyone in person. I am so grateful for encouraging convos.
Thurs!
Line dancing! I learned a new partner dance ( shout out to Jeeves), and also got to see Allison who hasn’t come out in a while. I love line dancing so much so it will forever be a highlight of my week.
Fri!
Started my taxes, but then got locked out of my bank account…. OOPS
Sat!
Quicksilver hike with Marc, Rancho is still superior! I then attended the YA game night, I got there at 3 and got home at 12:30, I haven’t gone that hard with games in such along time, but I loved every second of it. Ya’ll Empire is my new fav game! Reminder that Besty Ross made the flag and Martha Washington is George’s Husband. Bonus points for the spontaneous game of wavelength at In and Out. Overall, it’s so nice to get to meet new people.
Physically
High key I’ve been neglecting working out, but this week I walked sm, ran, and even hiked. I need to push myself to do so more, because I enjoy it so much. My reasoning was because my coworker and I are competing through our Apple watches. I don’t think i’ll beat him this time, but still such a great motivator.
QOTW: “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 ESV
SOTW : Might get loud -Elevation Worship
House of Highlights
clean sheets+ hair wash day lined up
laughing so hard I couldn’t speak
Tried Dubai Chocolate
Submitted my Taxes
See ya next week!
Love,
Faith
HOW WAS THE DUBAI CHOCOLATE?!