blessing =)

I was walking on campus today, down the Jan steps (or Jans steps or whatever) and i remembered walking down the same steps two years ago. Back then, I was a junior and UCLA was the last school we stopped at for our summer college tour trip. I remember, getting off the bus and trying to soak in the whole atmosphere and beauty and savor every moment. I felt my heart racing and felt as if i belonged here. I saw a girl walk by, and the women's soccer team jog by, and i desperately wished i was them, a student at UCLA. But i just laughed and tucked that thought into the back of my head because i knew i would never have a chance to go to UCLA...

But God is good.

God blessed me with one of the greatest gifts i received... and he showed me that despite my grades and past, he can change me and my life. He gave me a chance to start over... renewed. but lately, i feel as if i'm throwing that gift down the drain - i haven't studied as hard as i promised - and just sulking about how hard it is or whatever. But i needed a time to walk around and look at God's amazing creations and be... thankful. Thankful for putting me in the perfect place at the perfect time. I'm truly blessed. And i'm not going to put this gift to waste.

Hosea

"go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes." Hosea 3:1

So i had an urge to read Hosea this month, and I honestly had no idea of what it was about. I only read the first few chapters, but already im excited because it has such a deep meaning. But here's an analogy for you: Just as Hosea loved Gomer, God loves us.

So many times, we fail to realize the depth of God's love. we turn away from him and place other priorities in our lives, not realizing that God is doing all the backstage action that we don't see. Hosea loved Gomer and continued to care for her, even though she didn't deserve any of it. God uses Hosea's love to represent his love for us-- or the Israelites. We are so undeserving, but yet we still receive God's love through his grace. I am so undeserving, yet he loves me. THAT alone is a blessing above all blessings. And I am truly thankful.

YAY

I heard about blogspot.com from Stevo. :)
I used to write in my xanga.. but im gonna give this a try.