One more week to go.../Reflections

One more week to go at gmctv and I am kind of little sad it is coming to an end. I have learned soo much while I have been here and have met some of the most amazing people that I look up to professionally. I would like to work there someday, but I know I need a lot more jobs in the entertainment industry before that happens. I did not know what to expect when I came here, but I can honestly say it is one of the best experiences I have ever had. I don't know if it tops MCC summers, but it is close too it. I have gotten to do so many things like being in front of the camera, editing videos, doing behind the scenes stuff, and knowing the kinks of what makes a good Production Assistant. Before I first started this internship my supervisor, Tiffany Thorpe (who I have to say is someone I look up to a lot and she is pretty awesome too) told me that when you walk out of these doors, we want you to know what career path it is you want to take. This is so true. After going through this, I know exactly what I want to strive for. That is being more serious about my "mad editing skills" and doing a Production Assistant Training Seminar so I can be ready when I get my first gig. I lacked self-confidence before the internship, but through it I am more confident in my self that I can accomplish things that I never thought I would. Confidence will help me go a long way. There has been some ups and downs this summer, but I went at everything with full force and trusted God to lead me through everything that I faced. God knows what He is doing with me and He is not finished yet! One of the verses that I have lived by this summer is Phillipians 2:14-16. It has taught to shine like a star for the love of Jesus Christ and not to complain or argue about anything. We can go through this life knowing there is something more on the other side or live it like we have nothing. I would choose the first one. Live out the life that God has given you so you can be closer to Him. I am going to be sad when Friday comes, but it is not the end only the beginning. One thing I want to leave you with is this: Don't be afraid to go after what you love with all your might because it might be the one shot you got!

Thank you gmctv!! I love you all soo soo freakin' much!!!

WHAT FAITH CAN DO...

Faith can do so many things if you just trust in the Lord fully. The song by Kutless "What faith can do" has been an influence in my life. The lyrics are just so powerful and speak truly to itself. I have seen so many things happen with faith being at the center of it. With faith broken hearts get healed, illnesses become cured, jobs are provided, worrying becomes less, life becomes more enjoyable, and basically anything can happen if you let it. These past few months my faith has become stronger, but at the same time tested to. I have fallen a lot but with the faith I got back up on the saddle and kept riding. Friendships that i have had ended over unfortunate circumstances, but with the power of the Holy Spirit and trusting the Lord they have been healed and restored. I am grateful for that and continuing to trust the Lord to keep working in the other person's life and mine too. Wondering about the plan that God has for me is one of the areas that my faith has been tested. There are times when I don't know what is going to happen next or where I am going from here. It is the scariest thing, but over the past month I felt contentment and peace about the plan that God has for me. This summer God has been stretching me in all areas of my life and I am blessed greatly by it. I am more confident that I can do anything that is put in front of me and that I can accomplish tasks that I never thought I would. Faith is one of those things that we can't take for granted. It is the center of a fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ, just look at Hebrews Chapter 11 that describes what faith does for people who have it.

Some of the lyrics of "What faith can do" are below:

Everybody falls sometimes Gotta find the strength to rise From the ashes and make a new beginning Anyone can feel the ache You think it's more than you can take But you are stronger, stronger than you know Don't you give up now The sun will soon be shining You gotta face the clouds To find the silver lining  I've seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn't ever end Even when the sky is falling And I've seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That's what faith can do  It doesn't matter what you've heard Impossible is not a word It's just a reason for someone not to try Everybody's scared to death When they decide to take that step Out on the water It'll be alright Life is so much more Than what your eyes are seeing You will find your way If you keep believing  I've seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn't ever end Even when the sky is falling And I've seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That's what faith can do