The truth is, I have been slacking. I went home at the beginning of this summer on fire for God and came back with that passion lost. I just moved into my house in Richmond with my three lovely roommates and am waiting for my best friend to get here! Oh how I have missed her... I am ready for her encouragement that I have missed and her zeal for life and Christ. I know it is not an excuse, but when I am at home I have no motivation to do devotions and although I still love Jesus the same I do not act like it and I am ashamed because of that. He deserves better and I do not know why I didn't spend the time I should have with him this summer. It was the perfect opportunity to grow much closer in my relationship with him, yet I pushed him aside all summer. I worried about boys and trivial things. Things that He could have helped me with if I would have let him. Instead, I went to my mom and sister everytime I needed advice or something. Well, I am ready to get back to His word and prayer, because Lord knows I need it!

So, my reminder to myself is to stay positive and remember Jesus is always waiting with open arms and He forgives us even before we forgive ourselves. Yay, I love Him and I love the life He has allowed me!