Still loving strong...Philip's idea yesterday to go on a jimmy johns picnic. :) We shared lots of kisses and laughs on that hillside. The summer air is cooling rapidly at night and everyday approaches the colors of fall more and more. O how I love the mountain air. My lungs can never forget how easy it is to breathe. Hoping to go on another hiking adventure this weekend before school starts!
Spiritual Thought
Proverbs 1:2-7 --- Proverbs 9:9-10
I personally long for understanding and ability to remember the scriptures and stories of the gospel. I want to be able to give people a thought that resonates in their mind and I want those words to come from my mouth, yet be the Father's. Those are exactly the things that I admire from Christian when I learn about His pure love, and I wish to set free those thoughts to someone else. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." To truly fear the lord - submit to his plan, be reverent and humble, study his scriptures and pray with purity of heard and exceeding faith, it must be always... and at every occasion. Only then have I noticed my wisdom and eloquence in teaching the gospel. And in those few times I have been able to be free with peace flooding my heart.
I've been preparing lessons for our women's meeting on Sundays and it has truly been a blessing. I am starting to overcome my fear of public speaking---something I prayed to be stronger in, so of course, I'm thrown into the wonderful task of standing up each Sunday and trying my best to humble myself and let the Spirit take wing.
Gracious Charity
There really is a love so pure. Mimi Locher, my favorite professor here at the U called today with an offer for me to take a TA position teaching first year architecture students (Juniors). It has really boosted my excitement to start the school year now that I have paid in-state tuition! Especially after being denied residency in Utah and questioning whether or not I could make it back to school this fall! What a promise from the Lord to take care of me, His daughter!
