And So It Goes...

It's been awhile since I've checked in though you'd think it was because of my grad school schedule, or maybe because it's tax season and we're overloaded at work. I'd like to say that's all it is, but truthfully I've been lazy with the blog. Not that it really matters because it's my blog anyways and who really cares if I write? Yet, the truth is I miss sitting in front of my computer thinking of interesting things to say about God. I guess I've been in a dry spell.

I suppose it's because I've let other things in my way of late. I haven't really worked out how to balance God with marriage, job, and school. I can't blame it on the freelance work I've been doing, because it never really takes me long to write anyways. The truth is just that I haven't been pressing in on the Lord like I should be.

The past 36 hours have been a reminder to me that despite the fact that I struggle to remain faithful in my relationship with Christ, He never fails to remain faithful in his relationship for me. When I had my fender bender yesterday it felt like the world was crashing down on me, yet no one was hurt, the damage on my car was manageable, and I had plenty of people who showed me grace including Jenn and our friends. These people are people who the Lord has brought into my life for a reason. In the end, Jenn and those friends pointed me towards the Lord.

In other news:
A. School is coming along. I have plenty of reading to keep me busy and my papers are coming up soon. Spring break is coming up and I'm looking forward to getting ahead those days.

B. As I mentioned earlier, I've started freelancing. So far I've written three sports articles and two articles about the shuttle program. Here's the link: http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/963492/derek_ciapala.html

C. We could really use some prayers for our finances. We're trying to get everything straight and we've worked hard, but every day life tends to get in everyone's way and we're no different.

My prayer for tonight is simple. I just want him to make me a better man. For all of David's flaws, God called David a 'man after his own heart.' Well, that's what I want to be. I want God to describe me the same way.