Reminded of how Great God is!

It's amazing how in the hustle and bustle of life we can lose focus on who God is and how powerful and great He truly is. I just took a math test and I failed it miserably. I feel very frustrated, because I thought I was prepared. However, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out, that I was not prepared. It's funny how when one thing goes bad, then it feels like everything is bad. I know that is Satan's way of getting us to feel discouraged and be discontent, because those feelings are not from God. Unfortunately ,that sin nature kicks in and I'm feeling discouraged and discontent and stressed and overwhelmed. You know the list...it can go on and on and on if we let it. The lie that popped into my head was, "I'm not smart enough to go to college. I don't have what it takes." So, before I know it I'm worrying and stressing about things that have nothing to do with math class. I let my mind wander about things long enough and I'm stressing about, what if my grand kids don't like me because I failed college. It's amazing how fast we can go there. On my way home though, I was flipping through the radio stations when "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin pops on. I know that was a God thing, because I was starting to feel really down. I YouTubed the song and found one that not only has the lyrics, but pictures that portray the words. I know it's a very played "worship" song, but just take a moment, watch and think about the words because they really do speak power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yTqVNI8Vu0

Amazing right? It made me feel really small in comparison to the things that God has created. If you think about the nature stuff alone, your mind gets blown away. I could probably spend hours upon hours bringing to mind all the amazing things in our world and I still wouldn't be able to cover them all.
I think it's important to look at things like this and realize that no matter what we're going through, God has it under His control. Just think of it like this...before God made everything we know of come into existence. I mean EVERYTHING. He knew YOU! He knew what you would look like, what things you would like, what would make you laugh. He knew what job you would do. He knew when you were going to stub your toe on the couch and swear. He knew the mistakes you would make. He also knew the times when you would praise Him. He knew everyone you would ever come into contact with. In fact he knew the conversations that would take place and where. He had a purpose for you, before he even knew you. He knew I was going to fail my test and he knew I was going to be mad about it. However, if I didn't have that experience would I be writing this. Would I have realized the power and majesty of God in my state of discouragement? Unfortunately, I don't think I would have. So, I failed my test, there will be others. Hypothetically speaking, I fail the class... I take it again. So, what if I drop out of college, my grand kids will still love me. ;)
However, regardless of what I do or don't do I need to be reminded of how great God truly is.
This is my prayer...Psalm 61: 1-4
Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy.
Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

Bible Study Experience

So, I have officially succumbed to the blogging world. I too hope that one day I can have enough people interested in my everyday experiences that I can become a world-renowned writer. ;) In actuality that will probably never happen, but I can try right? :)
Now to the title of my first blog, my Bible Study Experience.
I have recently moved down to the lovely city of Clovis, which is right outside of Fresno. Everyday I wake up to the snow-capped mountains outside my window with just the slight blanketing of fog that makes me think I live in a Thomas Kinkade painting. If only you could be so lucky, as to live in Fresno.
I recently started a Bible Study (Life Group) at my new church, The Well Community Church, on Monday nights. We are going through the book of Ephesians and so far the Lord has been using this book to speak  in my life. Learning and discerning how to trust the Holy Spirit in times of need is something that I'm really trying to learn more about. I'm about ready to start the newest Francis Chan book, Redeeming Love. I will have to keep you updated on the things I learn. I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet a plethora of new people at this Bible Study. The Lord has really blessed me. My most recent story comes from just a few hours ago actually and I write this because I've been laughing about it since. We had just finished our study portion and broke up into smaller groups to pray. I was with Jessie, Garth and Kaitlyn. We made our introductions and that's when I learned that Kaitlyn grew up in Walnut Creek, just over the hill from where I used to live in Antioch. We talked a bit about what high school she went to and I found that she went to the same high school as my best friend Megan. I asked her if she knew Megan and she did. So the words that then proceeded from my mouth is the part that I think is hilarious. They're hilarious for two reason, one, I'm not in middle school, and two, I was actually trying to say something else but I just left out some words. So instead of saying, "Megan has been my best friend since forever." (which is silly anyways) Instead, what came out was, "Megan is my best friend forever." I find that highly amusing and ridiculous and after those words came out of my mouth I quickly said how silly that was. After all, I'm only 22 and I still have BFFs that I like to refer to as such. So, yes this story is small and maybe not so amusing to you as it was to me. However, like I said I'm still chuckling now. :)
Stay tuned...for more of the adventures from the life of Heather Agopian. (I'm trying to build this up a little, as a joke of course. ;))