2 Corinthians 1:9: "Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead."


i've had plenty of these 'sentences' lately.
and its true.
from a distance its so funny how prolific i become in prayer, when i'm usually sluggish and uninspired.
upon closer inspection its just sad.


but it was good to meet with the advisor today... and it turned into a blessing. i was affirmed that i am indeed a student who screwed up, not such a dying breed as i was starting to wonder in a burst of melodrama. certainly if they had wanted to kick me out there was no way to stop them - rules are rules. but it was nice to have a touch of grace following the abrupt detour into real fear. certainly,

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! (ephesians 3:20-21)