That Place

I like this color, it reminds me of my current day. Sunny and beautiful outside. And a permanent smile, which I feel is a direct result of a wonderful worship time last night at CRC youth group.

I've felt a really tight closeness to Jesus lately. I mean, I have for years, but I feel like I'm going through a season right now and He is especially evident to me, in some clear way every single day. It never fails, every day. This is awesome, and great, and cool... but it sometimes makes me sad at the same time. Why? I want for my friends to feel this same closeness. It gives me a feeling of purpose, and reminds me of Psalm 139. I was "wonderfully and fearfully made". I want those that are special in my life to realize this, but I know that nothing I say or do can bring this. It's going to be God, reaching into their hearts and refining them. I pray for this every day on my drive to work, or when I'm sitting in my bed. I am so happy, so blessed, and so secure in the Lord. I want this for my friends. That's the desire of my heart at this time in my life, and I believe God has that desire to, which means He will meet my friends right where they are at and wash away their fears, their insecurities, their past, and their doubts. He'll prove Himself, as He does to every one of His children.

I'm excited to visit my family. I leave for China in one day. I've never travelled overseas by myself, but I know I'm not alone. =) My longest flight, of the 3 I will take to get there, is 15 hours and 40 minutes! I need at least 3 good books, a journal, my Ipod, a Sudoku book, a deck of cards, my notebook, and probably at least 6 other things to help keep me busy! I hope I have a nice neighbor sitting next to me AND I hope that I'm on an aisle... I HATE HATE HATE climbing over people =( I feel terrible when I do this! But, it will all be worth it when I see my parents. I hope I don't cry, from happiness. =) I wish I could take my puppy with me.

Tomorrow night is Youthquake Live, the season premier. I'm so proud of the worship team. They've worked so hard, and it has really paid off. This past Sunday, as the last practice, they sounded superb! I look forward to leading worship, once again, for the awesome audience of YQL. My prayer is that God will anoint me, as I connect with Him, to in return lead thousands of young people into that place. The place where you feel a direct connection with the Lord. That place where nothing else is on your mind because you are so consumed with His presence. That place where you feel so open, vulnerable, free... That's the place where I try so hard to be every single day of my life. I want each person at every Youthquake show, every youth group service and church service, and every one of my friends that are around me to know how to get to that place, and GO THERE. It's awesome! It's going to be a really great show, at Southpoint Community Church. 8-10pm. All are welcome!

I need to finish packing up things on my desk now, though I'm doing really good I must say! It's the perfect day for a last day, because I know this is just the end of the beginning! If you're reading this, I hope that you can take a moment to pray for those in your life that need to find that place.

With Love
K