Prayer as of lately....

The 'Desert Song' by Hillsong has been the prayer of my heart lately. I want to praise God in everything and not just when everything is good. I need to choose to worship at all times even when I don't feel like it. God is still God and He doesn't change throughout anything. He is bigger than anything I go through.   Verse 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow

A busy month...a catch up of my last month

The month of October was an extremely busy month and so I neglected to blog through my busyness. Even through the busyness it was a such a fun month. It's also been a month that God has taught me a lot. I have also been able to have a lot of fun with friends and do a ton of homework in between.

In the middle of October we had Study Reading days..aka Fall break. Missy, Katie, Elizabeth, Jessica and I took a road trip to Nashville,TN. It was so much fun. I love those girls and spending a four days in Nashville was GREAT!

At the beginning of the November Moody hosted a Lacrae concert. It was so much fun even though I'm not really into rap music. I now like it so much more. The different rappers that performed did a really great job of presenting the gospel during the show.

This past weekend I got to spend a very relaxing weekend in Crawfordsville,Indiana at Missy's grandparent's house. A group of us drove down there last Thursday and stayed until Saturday evening. We got to enjoy some beautiful weather, a fun hike at Turkey Run, Shopping with Nini and just hanging out at the house. We also enjoyed their HUGE tv... watching The Blues Brothers was great on the big screen. Laughing and poking fun at Missy and Steve was fun too! 

I think one of the best things about my friends here at Moody is that we can have fun together no matter where we are. Chicago, Nashville, Crawfordsville and anywhere in between we always have such a great time together. I've decided that my friends are pretty much the best! 

God has definitely blessed me with putting some great people in my life.

My God is so Big!

My God is so Big

So Strong and so Mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do.

Do you remember this song? 

I learned this song probably when I was like 4 years old and then sang it every year at Camp Hunt, either as a camper or as a helper.

When I was little I always thought this was so cool and loved being assured that God could do anything.  Lately, I had seemed to forget the simple words to this song. I forgot that there is nothing my God cannot do. My faith in certain areas has been lacking. I sometimes become independent and think that if I can't do it on my own I am just out of luck.

What happened to my child like faith? Honestly, I'm not sure.  But this week I have been in search for the same faith I had as a five year old, SCREAMING this song in the chapel at Camp Hunt. 

• My God can provide 
• My God can ease my worries 

There is nothing my God cannot do!

My God is so Big

So Strong and so Mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do.

MEET ANNABELL & Lanardo!!!

AKA: Ayanna & Landon!

Meet numbers 9 & 10 to join the Glaser gang! 

They have been at our house for over a year and a half in foster care. Over that time our family has fallen in love with them. God has answered our prayers!

Today a Judge signed the papers that terminated their birth parents' rights. This is the start of the adoption process. Now we just have to wait for an official adoption date and all the legal paper work and stuff. 

But very shortly they will become Glasers and join my favorite group of people ever. At age 21, I get  2 more little siblings!  This brings the numbers to 5 girls & 5 boys. 

The perfect 10!

wanna play some pool?

"Gabby, I really like playing pool with you"

This is what Quashaunda, told me on Sunday when I was taking her home after hanging out on Sunday. It's funny because those simple words meant so much to me. For so long I have wanted to be affirmed that having her as a little sis was actually enjoyable for her. She has never expressed to me that she enjoyed spending time with me. Usually, she plays the I am too cool for this card all the time, so I have always thought that she didn't enjoy it. 

It made me so HAPPY! It was so cute and I thought I might just cry hearing those words. 

I am really excited to get to know her even better this year. God is doing such a work in her life and I can't wait to see where He takes her. 

 

i LOVE my lydia kids!

For the 3rd year now I get to go to Lydia Children's home for my PCM. I was so excited to see all the kids who I've grown to love and to meet all of the new kids. I am really looking forward to see the work God is doing in the lives of these kids.I am also excited for our PCM team this year. I think Scott,Spencer, Carina, Elizabeth and I will work well together. We all have different gifts that compile nicely.




This is Kelly, she has been at Lydia the entire time that I have been there. She has grown so much in the last 2 years and I can't wait to watch her grow even more this next year.

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Please remember in prayer:

• Mel- The Lydia staff member in charge of Thursday night church
• the other lydia staff members- many are unsaved
• the kids
• our work with the other churches that help out this year

O the Weekend, how I love you!

I love the weekends in Chicago. There is always so much to do and it always makes for a good time with good friends. 

Saturday a group of us went to Greek fest. We ate some really delicious gyros and enjoyed the festive atmosphere! (Sorry Debby the crazy lady taking the picture cut you out)

After Greek fest we walked from Greek town to Grant Park. It was an adventurous little walk. 

We climbed under the bridge over the river and watched as boats went under us. I have heard about these things since freshman year and have always wanted to do it.

 While at Grant Park, Alexis, Katie, Elizabeth and I decided that we wanted to be adventurous and so we each took turns jumping the fence and climbing into BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN. I had so much fun scheming with these girls about our plan of action and then laughing so hard after we each about died jumping back over the fence.

 Sunday our apartment actually got to feel like a real apartment. We invited a group of friends over for dinner and dessert. I made a baked pasta dish, garlic bread and chocolate cake for dessert. It was our first time having people over for dinner. It was nice having a fun chill place to hang out and eat dinner. We also had loads of fun watching lots of dumb youtube videos and reminiscing about our favorite bands during our middle school years. Yes, NSYNC and backstreet boys were at the top of the list.

Now its back to the grime of a week of classes. Next weekend is a 3 day weekend and I am super excited for even more adventures.