i know the sun's still shinin' when i close my eyes.

So a ton of stuff happened today. I'll keep it short.

Surrendered to ministry.
Joined a praise band.
Signed up to work my first DNow.

Good enough? Not for me.

I realized today that I am supposed to work with youth. My heart is with youth. God has given me the ability to understand the heart of teenagers. God wants me with youth. This is so incredible to know! I finally know just a little bit of God's plan for my life. How incredible!

I spent about an hour talking to a female youth minister today. This is so important because I am still trying to figure out how women fit into the ministry. This women is incredible. She was in youth ministry in a time when women weren't expected to be. Women were supposed to be pastors' wives. Not pastors. She helped me a lot and reassured me that God would bring more of His plan into focus as time goes on.

She also signed me up to work my first DNow. Yay! What a way to start my career on youth ministry. I am so excited for this. I really feel like God has given me a lot to offer high school girls especially in light of the last month or so.

And now I'm in a praise band. It's a freshman praise band. I'm really excited. Our main focus is ministering to youth. (I didn't know this until after auditions tonight. Anyone else see God working?) It's an incredible opportunity to use my gifts for Him and His Glory.

Also, my scab fell off of my burn. This is just icing on my good news cake.

Tips for 2010:
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE! I promise you it will take care of itself. Especially if your faith is in the God of the universe. Hello! He's got this! Don't freak out about majors or colleges or careeers. God is going to reveal Himself in His time.

"And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28