Flying

Time.

I can't believe how fast it's passing. ...Passing? I mean to say flying. zooming. vanishing. Right before my very eyes, time is still ticking, seemingly faster and faster. I'm just now realizing that it's nearly APRIL, and we've got just 3 weekends left here in this beautiful place (3 weeks, Easter, Exams). Crazy.

I can't imagine this upcoming summer without my new friends. I love them all so very much, and the past weekend secured our strong friendships. We all headed down to Wilmington for the weekend with Campus Crusade's Women's Beach Retreat. Although the weather was frigid and far from ideal, the crying, cookie dough, and conversation* couldn't have been better. Saturday night was made extra special by a feet-washing ceremony that the seniors did for us, as they washed our feet and prayed for each one of us. Afterwards, there was not a dry eye in the house, and they wheeled out 5 tubs of cookie dough, m&m's, lollipops, chips & salsa, and carrots (they've got to keep us healthy, you know). Truly, Crusade knows how to treat their ladies. 

What then followed was a three hour hang-out session between our dear group of friends. We're all emotional girls, we know, but don't be fooled- we did other things outside of crying and talking too. For example, Julie krumped for us. Yes, that's correct- sweet-sorority-girl-Julie was "krumping". Sadly, I only saw glimpses of her moves; I was far too busy rolling on the floor laughing hysterically.
After the giggles passed, we moved conversation to a more serious note, talking about what we "crave" in our lives (weekend's theme), and how we can look to Christ to fulfill those things.

And it's amazing how He does fulfill. It's enough to satisfy, but we always want more of Him. Forever craving His presence seems to put all others in the backseat. God offers us to find what we're searching for in Him by seeking His forgiveness, and He never fails to follow through in fulfilling our cravings. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity." (Jeremiah 29:13-14) He's the one who created us to crave things, knowing that we would search the earth for ways to quench the thirst, while He constantly pours His living water out on us. Our sinfulness in trying to find satisfaction elsewhere is a constant battle, yet His mercy and goodness and love is unconditional. The gospel is such a beautiful story.

With that on my mind, I'm heading into the weekend trying to constantly turn to the Lord for fulfillment. Time is flying by, and I don't want to waste it searching for what I'm trying to find in the place I know it won't be. I'm going to search for those things in Christ.

*Please note my impressive alliteration. Thank you.