Ironic

**The following post written on Mar 18 2009 at 12:32PM**

Dear all,

I just came back from a one-night trip to Chicago with three of my friends, Jason, Vivian, and You-Wei. It was my first time in Chicago and it was really cool to see a city after living in corn fields (Bloomington, IN) and cotton fields (Statesboro, GA) for so long!

Since this past Sunday, I've found some ironic things in my life (and around me)-

*Going to church but almost skipping my devotional time on Sunday
*Telling people to do devotionals when they're on a trip but almost skipped my own
*Being in a big city full of designer brands and seeing homeless people right outside of their doors shivering
*Feeling bad for myself for not being able to buy anything (even at the outlet) when I already have plenty in life with a wonderful hotel room waiting for me at night

I'm thankful now for not living in a big city with so many things to distract me :) Big cities are fun and good once in a while, but I don't think I can stay away from all the temptations around me. It is so easy for me to become self-centered instead of Christ-centered even though I've called God the Lord in my life and that I want to be His servant under all circumstances. With His great love, I shall be content because nothing else can content me besides Him.

"I have crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."
Galatians 2:20

Praise the Lord for He knows best. He never tempts, but always loves.

Love,
Anna