prayer.

A few weeks ago I had a really great conversation about "mini-miracles" or God answering "un-prayed" prayers. I see it happen in my life all the time and would encourage you guys to be on the lookout for them as well:

Examples:

Losing your keys, going crazy, sitting down for three seconds to pray for Jesus to help you find them, and then getting an image of your keys in the freezer and then BAM, they are in the freezer.

Worrying about how you are going to get a ride somewhere and then instantly someone calls you and asks if you want a ride.

Noticing your bank account is waaayyyyy low, slightly freaking out, and then finding $20 in your pocket.

I believe the Holy Spirit lives in us and hears these cries whether we pray about them or not and then, not coincidentally, answers them for us.

This has nothing to do with the book of Acts, but I am thinking about it in terms of some mini-miracles I am needing in my life right now. And I seeking your prayers to make these miracles happen:

1. That I will not get sick again before I fly away for the summer on June 16th.

2. That I will get my normal voice back and stop coughing.

3. That I can find a roommate and a house for next year at graduate school and that they won't be crazy.

4. That even better than not being crazy, that God will hand-pick that person and show me with his divine assurance and peace that I am supposed to live in that exact place with that exact person.

5. That I will finish final exams, say goodbye to my students, enter grades, pack, move, get my wisdom teeth out, find a roommate for next year, and prepare for two months of sleeping in a sleeping bag and supervising 14-year-olds on a wilderness/road/trip adventure without going crazy.... all before June 16th.

I had a mini-breakdown yesterday to my friend Lauranne, a tear or two was shed because of the overwhelmingness of of it all, but I was once again assured that life is always so much more than we expect it to be, and that God is always, always, always guiding our steps. I will be keeping up with you guys while I am gone via this blog and praying for you often. Thank you for the inspiration to pray and spend time with Jesus every day.

Space Jame Sphere 2012?!?! I'll see you Tuesday, and then Lord willing, at then end of the summer before I move to graduate school in NC in August.

much love,

Jess (who has only been to sphere once but still thinks you guys are great anyways.)