Manna...

Tonight I listened to a guy speak on Psalm 90...he mentioned something while he was speaking and it really hit me. It wasn't so much the point of the message; but I guess I had just never thought of it before.

When the Israelites were in the desert...travelling towards the promised land...God gave them manna (food from Heaven). They would gather it every morning. Tonight the speaker mentioned that God only gave them enough manna for that. particular. day. The only time He gave them more was the day before the Sabbath - when there was enough for two days. I have heard this before. I knew it. It just never resounded in me like it did tonight.

GOD PROVIDES FOR US.

Financially, emotionally, physically....He gives us what we need. Not necessarily more than we need....but exactly what we need...right then. I struggle with tithing. It seems like I'm barely making it most of the time financially; but honestly....when I tithe - first - before I spend money on other things, God provides. He really really does. It's not dramatic...just a few dollars here and there but it works out. He takes care of me.

What does this mean? It's simple. We can trust God. In every situation He will provide. He's faithful. When God says something He doesn't just say it. He will take care of us. So for me...in my personal life...when I feel like I CANNOT possibly make it through another week of camp...when I feel like I'll never meet the perfect person to spend my life with and be my baby daddy (haha...sorry I just wanted to write that word on my blog:)...when I feel like I can't afford to buy the things I think I 'need'....God will provide. HE WILL PROVIDE. In His timing; not mine.

I can trust Him fully. He keeps His promises. He is always sufficient. Always. That's some good stuff.

*Disclaimer*

Okay, I just realized that anyone who is reading my blog right now probably thinks I'm one of those people who never stops talking. I don't talk THAT MUCH. I just have a lot to say lately. Haha...just a sidenote. :)

Prepare yourself for some randomness...

Let's see....re-cap on Abby's life lately:

Work is going well. Summer is just a really tough time for me. I love being at camp...there is just so so much to do. I feel like I'll never get caught up...then all of the sudden it is over and the place is quiet and I miss the crazy-ness. Shaune did ask me to speak at "Girl's Night" this year during the three youth camps we host. This means that I get to talk to 200-400 girls about what it means to live a life of boldness for God. When he first asked me I was SO NERVOUS! But...Thursday was my second one and while I'm sure I made mistakes; overall it hasn't been so bad. I am my own worse critic so of course I think about all that I could do better - but both nights girls have come up to me and told me that something I said made a difference to them - and that is what really matters. It has been a good experience - although I'm not sure I ever want to do it again...haha. I think I might be more of a small group leader. :)

Pretty much all of my free time has been consumed with camp activities. I am a big fan of our staff this year and have really loved getting to know them. I'm happy to have the college sister home. It's been fun hanging out with her. I'm trying to spend time outside as often as I can. I love the summetime. I try to go to the lake or beach every chance I get.

Okay, random thoughts from my head: I am discovering a newfound love for coffee....Favorite movie right now: "He's Just Not That Into You"...I'm basically obsessed with pandora.com radio...I'm not good at making cookies from scratch...I adore Sunday afternoon naps...I'm really really tired of people trying to set me up with their nephew/grandson/random man on the street....I wish I was tan....I like my new swimsuit...I need to figure out a way to get a boat...I met my random neighbor the other day; she was super nice but my dad thought she was a man so that was super embarrassing...I've been eating popcorn every night...my friend's new baby Jude is insanely beautiful...I like my mac computer at work but I don't really know how to use it...I like having people over to my house; but wish I could never wash dishes again...I would really like it if a professional landscaper came over to my house and laid carpet grass with no stickers - enough to cover my whole yard - for free...I love my family - seriously - they are real cool...I'm confused about a lot of things in my life...I wish I had enough money to have pedicures all the time...I cried during the movie "Up" - yeah, it's a cartoon...I got to sit in the back of a service on Wednesday night and see 52 kids get saved at camp and know that I was a part of that...I get a free Dr. Pepper every day from the Snack Shack...I'm not always happy but I always have joy...

Okay, that is DEFINITELY enough rambling for today. Congratulations on making it through that blog readers :)