Hannah

I was recently reading in 1 Samuel about the story of Hannah. She had longed for so long to have one child but it wouldn't happen for her. She would go to the temple time after time and cry out to God for just one son. She had told God that if He granted her one Son, she would give him up to the church. Have you ever found yourself wanting something so bad that you were just willing to have it for a moment and give it up later? It seems to be happening more and more often.
Yesterday, i got to visit my hometown. I've been doing that a lot more lately. I think I've realized how much everyone there is like my family. I got to see something super special. Yesterday was baptismal Sunday at Calvary Christian Center. These times are alway my favorite. I get to see how people's lives have been transformed. I got to see two of my old friends from years ago get into a tub full of water and put away their old lives and rise up as new beings in Christ. But my favorite baptismal would have to have been my little sister Christy's. I know I am a little bias but her testimony was so powerful. I got to see a yung girl with the boldness and faith I sometimes long for. She is really my idol. I definitely lost it when my dad was sharing how they pulled over on the side of the road just so she could give her life to t he Lord. It was so powerful.
Other things that are going on right now.... well, yes... lots of things have been happening. I just moved into another place... hopefully I can stay in this one for a little while longer. I also got a little part time job at one of the local coffee shop. It should be nice making a couple extra dollars. I am really really praying now for a car. My second car died on me this month :( But I know God wont let me down. I'm believing for a car that will work! Other than that I've been pouring many many hours into the office at Overland Missions. It's been wonderful. God has been teaching me tons of stuff. I can't wait to see what is going to happen within the next year.