"I was too busy giggling"

I *LOVE* my friends. We really have become comfortable with each other. sibling-like teasing incessantly. And they are all so smart. silly but so true; makes discussion that much more enlightening/inspiring. everybody to the limit, what's that, it's to the limit. start the chain reaction by knowing the Father/Son (or by Him knowing you). did he just say something about smoking crack? " look away, he will rise again in 3 days". Jung Hee's face. clarity and truth. He looks out for the overlooked. Happy are those whose hope is in Him. Opens the eyes of the blind and lifts up those who are bowed down. Ps 146.

explaining my way of integrating all I see/encounter/hear/read in my journaling. my journaling about scripture, life, music, books, human interactions as both prayer and meditation, my way of assimilating the many sources of life into the true utmost source from which they all derive ultimate value. how God keeps bringing me back to a few fundamental lessons. ones I can't believe I still need learning:

1.TRUST Him. manifested in SO many ways/areas. He's got my back. He has a plan. He is good. Don't worry. God knows what I need better than I do... the list goes on

2. Only He can satisfy my soul. my longings, my desires, my needs. Approval, fun, friends, accomplishments are all without. They leave me empty eventually, whatever the object I chase.

3. And like the Dude, I must ABIDE [in Him]. saturate my soul in His Word, meditate on His character, communicate with Him who has given me life, hope, every good and perfect gift.