Message in the Milkshake

This post isn't going to be long. It isn't a long rant (although I have a few, if you wanna know just ask ;)). I just wanted to share something small that encouraged me in a big way. 

So yesterday, I was feeling like I had everything together for the day. I had a plan. I was going to work out at this time, do homework at this time, watch the bachelor at this time, and actually get to go to BED at a decent time, which is one of the things I desire most. 

Anyways, I became stressed after the bachelor (yes, I emotionally invest myself FAR too much in that show), and then got some other news that upset me. Then I went to a study group in the library to work on my statistics homework. I thought I was almost done and it would only take an hour. 

Wrong.

Long story short, we stayed until the library closed, and then got up early when the library open. *For the record, I didn't even turn it in completed.* It was the MOST frustrating thing. 

After the leaving the library, I felt like I had lost control - I was overwhelmed with stress and frustration. 

I decided I deserved a milkshake to help me drink down my despair. 

I trudged into the gas station in my sweats, looking like a complete bum, and went to the milkshake sections, to grab my plain ol' chocolate milkshake.

And then, there it was, a sign from God: A Double Fudge Brownie Chocolate Milkshake: Limited Edition. 

I literally squealed with delight. 

I grabbed one and opened it, and the lid read:

Call me crazy, but God was literally speaking to me through this milkshake. He was saying, "Hey, it's gonna be ok - I got you! You are going to get through this! I got you!"

My strength was renewed for the night, (not to mention the shake was AMAZING).

You may think I am being ridiculous, but remember: do not limit the way God can speak to and encourage His children. He's done crazier things before, like...walking on water or making a virgin conceive....

I know that You are for me.
I know that You are for me.
I know that You will never,
forsake me in my weaknesses

I know that You have come now,
even if to write upon my heart.
To remind me who You are.

These are lyrics from Kari Jobe's "You are for me"

God's right here, holding me, even if I feel out of control. Sometimes I do a bad job of remembering that, so sometimes it's necessary for God to speak directly to my heart - through a milkshake ;)

Antidote to Grouchiness.

Two nights ago, I was just mad at the world and everyone in it. I can't exactly tell you why, cause I'm not exactly sure myself. It was probably a lot of little things. But hey, I'm a human being, a FEMALE human being, so it's to be expected that I can experience extreme moods that don't make any sense.
(unfortunately for me, and Parker, these happen more often than not)
Anywho, it was late at night(or should I say, in the early morning...) after Spring Sing rehearsal and I was exhausted and decided to vent to Parker about why everyone in the world is stupid. As I was texting him a list of things that were annoying me, a voice in the back of my head was saying "You know, there are people in the world, in the city you live in, who didn't eat anything today. You are being really petty right now." But I tried to block that voice out because "I needed to vent or I would explode." 
After I got done venting and Parker was needed to stop texting so he could go to sleep, he told me to lay everything at the Cross.

Grr. It's so much more fun to wallow in my narcissitic problems.

So while I was taking a shower before bed, I began to list things that I was thankful for. I couldn't help but smile. The scowl lines on my forehead disappeared, and I became aware of how truly blessed I am. Here's some of my list:

Well for starters AND enders, Jesus listens to me as I go on complaining, and when I am done, He still loves me just the same. 

Following that, my boyfriend also listens to me and loves me, even when I am being a "moody girl." I am SO blessed to have someone so patient in my life.

My wonderful family. Families can't be perfect, but I have to say, mine come pretty darn close!

OC. I love being at a school where teachers can just decide to pray in class when they feel like it.

My friends. Gosh I love my girls and my life would be so boring and dull without them.

Those of you reading this may not have an awesome boyfriend who listens to you. Your family may be not much of a family. You might not be in school right now. But there are still ENDLESS things for you to be thankful for. My list goes on:

Puppies. God didn't have to make them, but He did. I don't know why, maybe because he knew the immense joy they bring to people such as myself.

The breath I just took.

Chick-flicks.

The taste of mint chocolate...yumm :)

Flowers. I love flowers. They are just so beautiful and colorful and there are so many kinds!

Chick-fil-a breakfast.

Starbucks.

Music. Music speaks to me and for me when I can't adequately speak or listen.

Pictures. I love reminiscing on memories captured in photos.

The map that comes on my iPhone. I would be so lost without it, literally.

My hair color. It's natural too ;)

Texting.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie. 

And the list goes on. But like I said, I begin and end with Jesus. His gift of grace that is in His salvation is noncomprehendible, immeasurable, and unequal in value to anything else. I hope and pray that if you are reading this, you come to know this Savior of mine :)

That's what I got for now. Feeling blue? Just try listing things you are thankful for and see if you can stay grouchy for long :)