Does the heart lead?

Readers discretion: This is in no way arguing for a point. I have written this entry for myself and thus it is in a format that I would understand and has not been modified for clarity.  I posted it on my Xanga because I see that it may have some potential to encourage.

Does the heart lead? Is the advice "follow your heart" misleading?

Think about it. God gave us desires for a reason. He wants us to desire him. I bet He wants our desires to match his purpose for us so that we will be most satisfied in him.

 Now saying that, why wouldn’t the heart lead? In middle school, I had a desire to go to UCLA. Even though I had no idea how it may be, I had a desire and an image of what it would be. It matched my desire. Out of all odds, I am here at UCLA. It is beyond what I have imagined it to be.

 Now when I think about my future again with anxiety I have another desire, another image or vision shall I say of where I would be in the future. Its beautiful, because again, it is my desire. I wont be surprised if I find myself there in the future. Nor will I be surprised if I find out that it is more than I could have imagined. I would like to state again: I bet He wants our desires to match his purpose for us so that we will be most satisfied in him.

 Now as an encouragement for all who are thinking about their futures:

“I saw the Lord always before me.

Because he is at my right hand,

I will not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad an my tongue rejoices:

My body also will live in hope,

Because you will not abandon me to the grave,

Nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

You have made known to me the paths of life;

You will fill me with joy in your presence.’"

Acts 2:25-28

My song

When my life is Rock'n, either going positively well or falling apart, this song never fails to help me give praise to God. It takes my pride away and puts back to perspective how big God is. When I’m hitting success around every corner I turn, the lyrics reminds me that my achievements are by God’s Grace and not by my strength. When the world around me is falling apart or when life no longer seems to make any sense, I can breathe in the lyrics and hold onto it for its truth. I can confide in the fact that just as God placed the stars in the sky with his hand, my life is resting confidently in his hands. So you ask, what song can be so potent enough to affect the mind of robocop? Ladys and Gents, it is my pleasure to introduce you the song:      

heaven in Hell

Right after finals week, I entered a phase of life where everything was just darn awesome. The weekend after finals I joined Living Hope College ministry, aka Route 28, in their retreat to Lake Arrowhead. God gave me more than I could have asked for because, everything was just perfect. The cabin that we were staying at was large in the sense that it had multiple floors but was also cozy with a fire place on almost every floor. There were several large screen tvs but there was no need for them since my time was occupied by friendly people, hot chocolate, music and NY steak. Ive seen snow before but never had I seen snow fall from the sky. Luckly the snow started to fall after i settled in the cabin, so i was able to document what it was like before, during and after the snow fall. I spent a lot of time playing the guitar and joining others singing classic worship songs next to a live fireplace, building snow creatures, destroying snow creatures, sipping on hot chocolate and playing simple but brain hurting games.  Enough said, here are the picutres;

The view outside the cabin

The snow creature that Eugiene and I made. Suppose to be a bear

NY STEAK. Couldnt ask for a better meal

The storm overcasting the lake.

After the snow storm

The afternoon after the storm. The lake and the surrounding has a "silver" look to it

OCHEm

IF you were to ask me how i am doing right now, i would have told you O Chem. It dosnt correlate with the question too much, but right now i feel like Ochem and if you were to ask me a question i would have blared out some random reaction. Im not even sure if im making sense right now. Seriously, finals week is turning me into a strange person, but Luckly i have God and beachboys to keep my sanity. For some reason, ive suddently got interested in the oldies. 

I hope everyone else is having a great week.

WOOT! CHRISTMAS