it's always the little things that mean the most

I've always considered myself a "Plain Jane" type of girl. I'm not one for an extravagent or lavish lifestyle. Give me a pair of sweats and a t-shirt anyday and I promise I will love you forever! I'm starting to learn the same situation applies to my walk with God. God speaks to everyone in different ways and styles. And for me, God speaks through little things. Although they are small and may not seem like anything, the little things that God does in my life are beyond extravagant and lavish!
For the past week, I have been really consumed by my thoughts. And when I start thinking, I don't stop until whatever I'm thinking about is fixed. I don't know why, it's just something I do. What I've mainly been thinking about is next year. What am I going do about the MVMNT Internship? Where am I going live? Where am I going to work? What about school? Am I going to have time for it? But the biggest thing that consumes my thoughts is MONEY! How am I'm going to be able to afford it? Where is the money going to come from? Even right now I'm stressed about making my money situation last until the end of semester. I still have half a semester left and I'm almost out of meal points. It's reality is finally hitting me....
I keep telling myself that God is going to provide, it's gonna be ok, everything's going to work out. But it wasn't until today where I REALLY believe that!
While I was working today, I was going over how I could work everything out. I was making a budget in my head about spending money for the next couple months. As I was going through it, I was thinking about what I was going to eat for lunch today. Did I mention, I work at a deli? So I am surrounded by food my entire shift! So when 2 o'clock rolls around I'm usually STARVING! However, I didn't have any meal points left for the week, and I didn't really want to spend any of my cash either. So I figured that I would just not eat and go hungry....of course I would love to have eaten some of the delicious McAlly's food but I just couldn't afford it.
As I was getting ready to leave work, my manager called me over and told me that I had done such a great job today that he wanted to give me a free lunch! I was COMPLETELY blown away! Here I was an hour earlier telling myself I had to go hungry because I couldn't spend any money. I really felt the Lord speaking to me. He said "Don't worry about anything, Olivia, I will always take care of you. Even if it's what your going to eat for lunch." 
This was exactly what I needed to hear! God showed up and met my needs! If that doesn't excite you, then I don't know what does!!! hahah 
Now I am soooo ready to take on this challenge of the next couple months. If God can provide for me a $5 lunch, I'm extremely excited to see the BIG things He will give me. After today, I am even more encouraged about this up coming chapter in my life! 

God is good all the time. And all the time, God is good! 

"there's always a first time for everything!"

hello! welcome to my blog :) i dont really think of myself as a blogger nor did i ever think i would become one but just as the title says, theres a first time for everything! so if youre a regular blogger or blog reader, please bear with me as i learn the ropes and get the hang of everything that has to do with the blogging world!

you may be wondering "if shes never blogged before, why now?" and thats a very good question. i had to ask myself the same thing. i kept going back and forth thinking "do i really want anyone and their mom to have access to read about my life?" but then i remembered the whole reason for starting a blog: before leaving to come back to school, soooo many people told me to keep them updated with everything going on and stay in touch. so i figured that instead of having to call each person at the end of the week to give them the low down, they could just read it on my blog. i want people to know what God is doing in my life and be a part of the journey and adventures im making.

with that said, i am super excited to start blogging and i really hope that you enjoy reading it. i pray that this would not just be another form of social networking but that i would be able to encourage and inspire you to be all that God has called you to be. as i was praying either today, i really felt the Lord calling me. calling me to what? i know this probably sounds crazy but im not entirely sure and to be honest, i dont think it really matters. but what i do know is that
i am called.