Kickball, Burger King, and Mosaic

I just finished watching the Nooma video I received for my birthday. It happened to be number six, entitled Kickball. It started out a bit….rough. I wasn't too keen on his way of story telling in this one, but towards the middle/end he brought it all together and it was really awesome. It was all about us, and how many times we ask God for things, and when he says no, we don't understand why, not realizing that he has something better in store for us. I can totally relate to that. I find myself wondering how many times I've prayed for something, cried over something, begged God to let me have something, and not realized that right across the street God had something even better, even more satisfying, waiting for me. I like this quote from the movie: Your question is, “How long, how long do I have to wait for this? When is God going to deliver?” and maybe God's perspective is, “How long till you see that there's a bigger perspective here?” Thats what it's all about, isn't it? Comforming our view and our will for our lives to God's view and God's will for our lives? Ofcourse, once we comform our views, then we get the even more difficult task of living it out. Ah, but those thoughts are for another day, and another LJ entry…

I just asked my sister if she wanted to go to the Burger King down the street and get me a milkshake. She told me I needed to be like Jerod–walk to Burger King, get my shake, and walk back. Then I could live on milkshakes, and become their spokesperson on their new commercials–That was me then…this is me now! I lost 200 pounds drinking Burger King milkshakes….Who's the King baby? I am! LOL, I love my sister.

I'm really looking forward to going to Mosaic tonight. I'm not sure who our speaker is though. We finally have a new young adult pastor, but we have no idea when he's going to be starting. And unfortunately for all of us, our websites don't say who our speaker is. Oh well–yay for a little mystery! Also, if I'm really lucky Ashley will be able to come with me tonight as well, but chances are I think she'll end up cancelling. It should be fun though. I wonder if we're gonna be doing anything afterwards? It's been a long time since I played volleyball. Last week they went to Nathan's(some diner-type place) for some ice cream, but as you all remember, I fell asleep in the parking lot. Thats not gonna happen this time! I haven't done much of anything today except read my bible, study up on the synoptic gospels, and watch the Nooma video. It's a very nice, very relaxing day. *sigh* I think I need some green tea.