{God is able}

I ended my Winter quarter last Thursday.

I had three finals: Social Science, Political Science, and Math 90.

Now, I wasn't really worried about social science or the poly sci. I had done extra credit work in both classes and held a strong grade through out the quarter. I wasn't worried at all about passing those classes. But math,was another story. First off, math isn't a strong subject of mine.And Second. I HATE it. Before the final I had an 86.4. High B. I'm good with that. I was worried about the final because of the way the math department runs, in order to pass the class you must pass the final exam with a 70 or you will receive no credit for the course. Which means, my 86.4 means nothing if I don't get at least a 70 on my final.

Scared for me yet?

So on Tuesday last week I had to take my final for Math 90. I was really nervous. I took out my scan tron and spun it around on my desk, praying for courage strenght knowledge and peace. I was calmer and ready as I ever was going to be to take the test.

BUT

before that....

I had to over here this lovely guy (Sarcasm) two rows over say to his friend, "Ya know, You can really only miss 1 question on the open ended portion and 2 on the multiple choice section to be able to pass the test"

Great.

Thanks.

A Lot.

So needless to say, my stress level rose again.

I tried to drown out the comment that seemed to be on a continuous loop in my brain, just long enough to take the test.

The test wasn't easy, but I didn't think I failed. I turned it in, and practically ran out of the classroom.

Let the Panicking commence.

I prayed again. For understanding and contentment with whatever score I received.

Now this is totally easy when you think its no biggie and your going to pass....

When I got home, I tried to forget about it and just breathe. I was trusting in God...or so I thought.

Later that night, I went to check my grade.

I was confident.

and terrified.

I don't even know how to describe my feelings when I saw my grade. I just started balling my eyes out, sitting there staring at the computer screen.

The grade you ask?

66.7

So close. And yet so far.

I wasn't trusting God. I was relying on my own "strengths". If I had accepted God's plan, I would never have shed a tear. I would have chosen to take it for what is was and praised him either way.

I spent the rest of the night in and out of tears.

My Dad, forced me into the car and took me for ice cream to get my mind off things.

I was trying to pull it together.

I was angry and sad.

The next couple days I spent trying not to think about it, I was going to accept it one day. Just not today.

On Sunday, I was on worship team. During practice before service we were running through the songs.

And I heard God Is Able like never before.

As I was singing, "In His name, we overcome, For the Lord, our God is able
God is with us,God is on our side, He will make a way"

He grabbed my heart.

Clarissa you said you would be accepting of whatever came from this test. You did not pass. That's okay, You will take the class again. Trust me. I will get you through this. I have my plan.

That's it.

How ridiculous was I being to ask God for his plan and then be angry that He didn't choose what I wanted.

I am such a spoiled brat.

From that moment, I chose to accept the 66.7. I was going to have to take Math 90 again. Okay, I can do it, "In His name, we overcome, For the Lord, our God is able
God is with us,God is on our side, He will make a way"

After practice and before service I ran into a sweet friend who knew about my grade and had also been attending my college for a little bit longer than I had.

She told me that the math department only requires a 60 percent to pass the class and test!

My professor had only told me 70 to scare me!

Which means, I HAD PASSED THE CLASS!!!
I couldn't believe it, I was in awe of my Lord.

During service, while singing God Is Able, I had a hard time holding it together.

He had made a way, He was on my side.

Just writing this post to you all brings that awe all over me, again.

Now in my official grade section on my account, my Math 90 grade is written "B"

I could scream I am so happy!

How amazing our God is.

Remember to Sparkle!

 



{Breakfast & Thoughts}

As I write, I hear the commotion in the kitchen.

My Parents are cooking a big breakfast.

This almost involved me going to the store for Baking Powder.

Now I wouldn't have a problem with this normally but..

1) They woke me up to tell me to go to the store

and

2) The wind, may blow me off the road

Thankfully, we found a substitute!!

This is VERY exciting to me :)

Anywhoooo.....

Here are my thoughts.

1) Gratitude turns what we have into enough

2) Be one who matures and builds, Be one who has an understanding and forgiving heart, who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.~ Marvin J. Ashton

3) Every day may not be good, but there is something good in everyday.

4) Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle (Remember to Sparkle!)

5) Live in such a way that if anyone should speak badly of you no one would believe it.

6) awake. alive. blessed.

7) Shes poetry in motion. A beautiful sight to see. (lets remember that ladies :) )

Have a blessed weekend!
I'm waiting on Bacon and Cheese Waffles...

Remember to Sparkle.

Oh....and Happy St. Patrick's Day.

{Snap Shots}

Instead of my Weekend Thoughts being posted on Friday this week, I thought I would give you a quick look into my past week.

If you know me, you know I love taking little snap shots. I LOVE pictures! So I guess this is a way to use all those little shots in one place! I like this idea, I may just keep it around!

Weekend thoughts up tomorrow!
Remember to Sparkle.

{women}

I wanted to share with you a quote I read today in my devotional A Life of Worship. The foreword is by Sheila Walsh. It inspired me.

"We shouldn't try to be angels. We are asked to be women who do what women were made to do. And when our lives glorify our Heavenly Father, we captivate our audiences. Even the angels stand in amazement."

So simple don't you think?

I just started the book today and I am so excited to dig into it.

Which means you all may be hearing more from it.... :)

Also.

I recently ran across this video on one of my friend's Facebook.

And I thought I would share it with you as well. It takes a different perspective to Proverbs 31.

Now, don't be afraid to watch because of that face the video is frozen on! :)

Remember to Sparkle.



Weekend Thoughts + a Cause

I must admit, I had wonderful intentions to blog earlier this week. I even had inspiration. Guess I will save it for next week!

....

And it's on to the weekend!
I swear I spend over half of my week counting down to the weekend!

I really need to work on focusing in the moment. Be Present. It is a must.

Are you in the same boat as me?

For this "weekend thoughts" I am doing something alittle different.

If you haven't heard of Kony 2012, you are truly missing out.

Watching this week how viral and fast the news has spread it has been amazing.

It has truly been a blessing to me to see compassion take over so many hearts, I can only hope and pray that Jesus is glorified in all of this and his love will be shown. It brings me to tears. It leaves me in awe.

So for this weekend I wanted to share it with you here + a few facts about the organization.

1) Kony is evil and must be stopped.

2) He and his army have captured over 30,000 children and forces them into sex slavery and violent acts against their own. (Lord, be with your babies. Just writing those words almost kills me.)

3) This has been going on for 26 years. Yes, you read that right. Twenty six years.

4) This cause is apart of the Invisible Children organization, who have been working for 9 years trying to stop Kony and his army.

5) We must unite to raise awareness of him.

6) We will stop at NOTHING.

7) May our Lord be with us.

I wanted to post the video that went viral (in only took 3 days!!) and made this cause so famous! It isn't short (30 minutes) but you have to watch it. It will break your heart and give you passion to stop him.

I know you have heard this all before. But I promise you, you won't feel you have wasted any time. 

Kony 2012

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Thank you for reading and watching. I pray you all have a blessed weekend.



Weekend Thoughts, a Spot of Tea & a Recipe!

I would offer you some but I don't quite know how warm the tea would be by the time it got to you....

Sooooo.

I am starting my weekend (Fridays are the start of my weekend since I only go to school Tuesday and Thursday) off with a cup of tea and sharing some "thoughts"

Want to join me?

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1) Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.

2) Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.

3) "Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts."

Charles Dickens

4) Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Gods sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4

5) If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders.

6) You are stronger than you seem, Braver than you believe, and Smarter than you think.

7) Don't think too much. You'll create a problem that wasn't even there in the first place.

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Now for your recipe! I made this, this week and everyone loved it! It is super simple and you most likely have everything in your cupboard! Which is awesome because you don't have to go to the store. Score!

Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork

I originally got this recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff off of Pinterest.

Looks lovely doesn't?

I didn't get a picture of my creation since it was gobbled up so fast!...but I think their picture does the trick!

What you will need:

For the Roast:

1 (2-3 pound) boneless pork roast

2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup Honey

3 tbsp Soy Sauce

2 tbsp dried Basil

2 tbsp minced Garlic

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Salt

For the glaze:

2 tbsp Corn Starch

1/4 cup Water

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Directions:

Spray slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Place roast in slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine cheese, honey, soy sauce, basil, garlic, oil and salt. Pour over pork. Cover and cook for 6 to 7 hours.

Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from juices; transfer to small sauce pan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine corn starch and water until smooth. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened.

Notes:

Okay, so I have a very large crock pot and this little tiny pot roast is just puny. So my advice, if you are using a large crock pot, cut down the cooking time by at least an hour.

When I mentioned you have everything in your cupboard, you really do, even if you don't have the exact amounts. I didn't have the right amount of honey or cheese and I didn't have any basil at all. So what I did is used the rest of the cheese and honey that I had on hand and used thyme in place of the bail.

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Alright, I am off! I have a fun weekend get away to visit with my Best Friend! I am so excited!
Have a blessed weekend!
Remember to Sparkle