2 Weeks In!

it's now 2:22 am, and my room mate Eva and I are both on our laptops facebook stalking. And the pictures are HILARIOUS!!!! especially this early in the morning.

Idk why I'm even up this late. Two of my roommates are gone for the weekend, so Eva and I went to Bethel Church for their Friday night revival service. it was fantastic! Lots of prayer and healings going on :]  We then proceeded to the gas station on our way back to the dorm, and bought some snacks. The man working at the counter is going to the Bethel school, and talked with us for a bit.  Then, in the parking back at Simpson, we had a little heart to heart. It was freeing and wonderful :D  We didn't come inside until around 12:30, and we had no idea what time it was. And now, we are glued to our computer screens. At 2:30  in the morning. I haven't stayed up this late since.... the beginning of summer, I think.

Anyways, While at Bethel, I had prayer for healing in forgiving and trusting. It was VERY freeing, and I am *reminded* to forgive, of the healings that I've seen or heard, and of how much God loves me.

He loves me! Oh, how He loves me!!!  Oh, how He loves you!! He loves you <3

My roommates have labled me as crazy. I have been full of energy- idk where to put all this Joy, the Fire of His greatness in my life, and the happiness that overflows into "flapping". Flapping is SUPER FUN- I can't contain Jesus Love- He's lavishing me with His love <3     Glory to Him :]

Joy Comes With the Morning

I'm very excited for tomorrow! I have my first classes at Simpson: world civilizations and 1st year experience. Tomorrow is the first day of my college career!

In honor of this monumental momen, I drew on our mirror in the dorm room. I'd take a picture, but it won't come out very good right now, so I have to wait till tomorrow to take one and post it.  I drew it as a bit of encouragement for my dorm mates because they all start early in the morning, so I waited till they got in bed or in the shower. sneaky me hehehh!

I am anticipating tomorrow, but I don't have enough energy to blog as much as I would like on things that I've been doing here at Simpson, like the square dance, orientation, 1st year experience competitions, floor meetings in the dorm, and evening walk, and meeting new people at meal times.  Thanks for prayers from you people! I love you so much, and miss the SLO life! But not enough to go back now- time is moving forward, and so am I. These changes that have shifted in my soul are great, with Papa at my side every step of the way <3.  So, I'm off to bed. I'll try to remember to post a picture tomorrow of the mirror and of my room.         Lots of Love!!!

P.S. If you wanna snail mail me, here's my address:

Mikayla Sutherland #666
2211 College View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003

His highest priority

His Amazing Attraction to us is unparalleled to any magnetic field- how wonderful and lovely is His kindness and care for us <3  I'm so in love with God my heavenly father :D My Utmost for His Highest!!!! He holds his children so close, and cares so deeply, deeper than any well- how majestic are His plans for our destinies!


Love love love meditating on the lyrics to this video- enjoy before bed or after waking up :]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7eykbxv2Cs




Malachi 3:16-18: The Book to be Remembered.

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened to them. And the names of those who worshiped the Lord and honored Him were written down before Him in a book to be remembered.

"They will be Mine," says the Lord of All, "on that day that i gather My special people. I will have loving-pity on them as a man has loving-pity on his own son who serves him."

Then you will again see the difference between those who are right and good, and those who are sinful. You will see the difference between one who servres God and one who does not serve Him.




Isaiah 62:2-12: Something New for Zion

The nations will see that you are righteous and good.
All kings will see your shining greatness.
And you will be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord will bestow.
You will be a crown of slendor in the hand of the Lord, a royald diadem in the hand of your God.
No longer will they call you "Deserted."
Your land will no longer be called "Forgotten."
But you will be called "My delight is in her," and your land "Married."
For the Lord delights in you, and to Him your land will be married.
For as a young man marries a maiden, so will your Builder marry you.
And as the bridegroom finds joy in his bride, so your God will find joy in you.
On your walls, O Jerusalem, i have put men to keep watch.
All day and all night they will never be quiet.
You who help the Lord remember, do not rest.
And give Him no rest until He builds Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.
The Lord has sworn by His right hand and by His strong arm,
"I will never again gibe you grain to be food fo those who hate you. And strangers will never again drink your new wine that you have worked hard to make. But those who have worked hard on it will eat it and praise the Lord. And those who gather it will drink it in the open spaces inside My holy house."
Go through, go through the open gates. Open the way for the people. Build up, build up the road. Take away the stones, and raise the banner over the people. See, the Lord has made it known to the end of the earth: Say to the Daughter of Zion,
"Look, the One who saves you is coming! See, He is bringing with Him the reward He is to give."
And they will call them "The Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord."
And you will be called "Sought After, the City No Longer Deserted."

Jaw Breaker

For my 19th birthday, my lovely brother Joshua gave me a 4" jaw breaker.

As of now, I have counted 2,000 licks over the past week, and there's hardly a dent.

I now have something to do if I'm ever bored at Simpson. :]  MLIA.

7 Days Left

Seven Days Left Until: The Adventures of Redding!

What does one do in the last week of their hometown, before heading off to school, for three months- for the first time in one's life?


I've been pondering which places of SLO and the surrounding cities I want the most fresh in my mind before I leave.  Of course, packing and surveying everything that I'll be bringing with me, along with the usuall house chores and Joshua being back in school and just having my birthday a few days ago are adding to the confusion. [I'm 19 now! Wow!]

I've been searching for peace these past few weeks. Peace of mind, peace of soul, even peace for my body.  I've had restless nights, lying in bed for an hour before drifting off to sleepland. Part of this is probably in part due to the past few days of heat that have graced the central coast.  I am starting to get a taste of Redding weather!  Part of the restlessness is an attack onto my soul, from music, errands, visiting the barn, the internet, and packing for college while trying to enjoy the last moments here with my friends and family.  My mind WON'T stop buzzing, needing something to think about and rush on like a gushing spring, when I long for a mellow creek bed of thoughs and things to do.  I have prayed about it, but honestly, I need more accountability to steer clear of allowing the distraction to grip and tug at my mind.        Help.

Prayer is oober welcome :]

Invitation to the Thirsty : Isaiah 55

Isaiah 55 

Invitation to the Thirsty

"Come, all you who are thirsty,

      come to the waters;

 and you who have no money,

       come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk

     without money and without cost.

Why spend money on what is not bread,

     and your laor on what does not sastisfy?

Listen, listen to me, and eat

       what is good,

   and your soul will delight in

       the richest of fare.

Give ear and come to me;

     hear me, that your soul may live.

I will make an everlasting covenant with you,

     my faithful love promised to David.

See, I have made him a witness to the peoples,

     a leader and commander of the peoples.

Surely youwill summon nations you know not,

     and nations that do not know you will hasten to you,

because of the LORD  your God,

            the Holy One of Israel,

            for he has endowd you with splendor."   

declares the LORD.

Seek the LORD while he may be found;

     call on him while he is near.

Let the wicked forsake his way

     and the evil man his thoughts.

Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him,

     and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

     neither are your ways my ways,"                   

                                                                          declares the LORD.

"As the heavens are higher than the earh,

      so are my ways higher than your ways,

      and my thoughts than your thoughts.

As the rain and snow

      come down from heaven

and do not return to it

      without watering the earth

and making it bud and flourish,

      so that it yeilds seed for the sower and bread for the eater,

so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

      It will not return to me empty,

but will accomplish what I desire

      and achieve the purpos for which I sent it.

You will go out in joy

      and be led in peace;

the mountains and hills

     will burst into song before you,

and all the trees of the field

     will clap their hands.

Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree,

     and instead of briers the myrtle will grow.

This will be for the LORD's renown,

     for an everlasting sigh,

     which will not be destroyed."

I read this passage last night when I couldn't fall asleep for over an hour. I hope you read this and are quenched by His unfathomable faithfullness and love for you.

Burns

Today was great. I started off helping out at a horse show at the barn where I ride, and then went to church at Mercy Church. I don't usually go there, but I decided to check in with some of my church family who do regularly attend. It was good to see them again and check in with them.
Then this afternoon I went to the beach with my great friend Rachel, and got slight burns on my sholders and face from the wonderful summer weather that I'm finally being able to enjoy, at the beach.
Later, I went to bring my horse Victoria out of the pasture, and I put her halter on her head to lead her out. But she flipped her head over mine, which wrapped the lead rope around my neck, and took off. I immediately let go of the rope so it wouldn't get caught around my neck, but it was very long.  It rubbed really fast against my neck, and caused a wide and long rope burn on my neck. Not the best feeling, of course.  Thankfully, my uncle recommended neosporine and it eased the pain and has helped start the healing process.

Speaking of healing process, ...  After all this, I went to another church group to Starbucks for a while. We caught up with one another's weeks, and prayed for eachother. I am soooooooo thank full for God's blessings for me and for my family who were there. It was incredible, as always, to feel the Holy Spirit working in all of our lives.  This season that I have been going through all of summer, and even since before I graduated, has been an amazing one.  I have been changing a lot in many ways, and I'm very excited for this up coming semester at Simpson. I have been growing in God's love, and learing to enjoy him like Mary did. The Spirit has been moving me and morphing me, adjusting the lense that I use to view life. I am thrilled for these changes, and I can't wait to share all that is to come.

Ta-ta. That's all for now