redeeming love

My high school friend randomly called me from Philly today (moved up there for college). It was quite the surprise, but I was thrilled. The last time we really spoke was during my road trip last summer. While sharing some of the latest happenings and an update on my spiritual life, he insisted I begin journaling. After some hesitation, I decided to give it a try. He wasn't the first one to tell me to journal. We'll see how that goes.

Anyhow.

I started reading the book, "Redeeming Love" after a friend insisted on letting me borrow it. I haven't been able to put it down since I started it. I find myself identifying with a lot of the characters (maybe not the exact circumstances), but their thoughts and prayers are very similar to my own.

"For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do." –Romans 7:19

My prayer these days is for God to awaken my dead soul and to really understand where/how the Gospel plays in my life. It's difficult to find joy and be thankful in the midst of my struggles, but man, I can tell God is working - providing for me during my time of need and really answering many of my prayers.