transition

well... it's been a month since I graduated the Honor Academy.

What an adventure it has been...

my plans now...?

-get a job

-go to college

-try not to lose my mind

...sounds like a good plan to me. :)

GI treatise

As a Graduate Intern of the Honor Academy... I've memorized the Graduate Intern Treatise...

Which is basically a mission statement for a Graduate Intern... the first one is the original treatise... the second one how I personalized it to myself. :)

Treatise of the Graduate Internship

As Graduate Interns we have responded to the call to aggressively and passionately pursue our own self development and that of each individual within our sphere of influence.

It is our responsibility to clearly mark the path enabling others to follow as we follow the example of Christ. We are perfectly united in mind and thought, standing in one spirit, contending as one man, proclaiming Christ as one voice to this generation. Our leadership is based on a selfless sense of duty that demands that we surpass what is expected of ourselves and of those with whom we serve. We were designed for accomplishment, intended for success and endowed with seeds of greatness. We are not limited by the place of our birth, color of our skin, but by the size of our hope and faith in our God. We now live by his presence, we lean on his faith, we love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

Challenges ahead will frequently bring pain, but pain is temporary while growth is permanent. We believe that those challenges will form the strongest moral foundation that will produce the leaders who best reflect the legacy of the Honor Academy. This is our conviction and true commitment to ourselves and to God from which we will not back down.

Treatise of the Graduate Internship

As a Graduate Interns I have responded to the call to aggressively and passionately pursue my own self development. This is important so that my personal walk with God grows stronger and I know Jesus more and more as my personal savior. I will reflect this as I pour out into each individual within my sphere of influence: Portraying things of God; not my own knowledge and experience.

It is my responsibility to clearly mark the path, and I take that responsibility very seriously, being careful not to abuse the influence I have been given. This enables others to follow as I follow the example of Christ and not man. We are perfectly united in mind and thought therefore, I will not slander or cut down someone who deserves to be treated with respect. We are standing in one spirit, so I must see them as Jesus sees them and be able to recognize Christ in them. We are contending as one man, and I will not allow others to slander my brothers and sisters while in my presence. We are proclaiming Christ as one voice to this generation, so I will not lose sight of our ultimate goal as we work diligently each day. My leadership is based on a selfless sense of duty, despite the pride I see in myself every day. I will deny myself so that I surpass what is expected of myself and of those with whom I serve. I was designed for accomplishment, and so I will stand in faith knowing my God has already given me victory. Intended for success, and I will give God all of the glory whenever I do succeed. And I was endowed with seeds of greatness, but I will not allow myself to become overbearing or controlling. I am not limited by the place of my birth, color of my skin, but by the size of my hope and faith in my God. I now live by his presence, and will not fall into condemnation if I didn’t have my quiet time, knowing He is still with me. I lean on his faith, knowing that He is my strong tower and defense when I am weak. I love by patience, because God’s children are worth loving and are worth fighting for. I lift by prayer, understanding that dialogue with my creator is essential. And I labor by HIS power, and not my own, because I will never be able to do this on my own strength.

Challenges ahead will frequently bring pain; when they come, I will not be caught off guard or unprepared. Pain is temporary while growth is permanent, so I will welcome the wilderness that the Lord brings me through. I believe that those challenges will form a strong moral foundation as I move on from Teen Mania and seek out the Lord’s will for my life. I will be a leader who best reflects the legacy of the Honor Academy, but more importantly, the Name of Jesus Christ. This is MY conviction and true commitment to myself, to you, and to God from which I will not back down.

who are my followers?

Hey everyone, 

I was just thinking about this blog and I was wondering... who reads it?

so.... if you read my blog... you should let me know.. so I am aware of who my audience is :) 

and if you have any questions/concerns about my involvement here at the Honor Academy and Teen Mania, 

please let me know and I would be glad to address those in my next post :) 

Thanks!

-Megan :)

megan.rasmussen@teenmania.com

801-231-7150 (text me!)

DENVER

I'm so excited! 

I get a chance to go to the Denver ATF next weekend! 

I'll be able to see my youth group from back home and some outstanding people that I'm very excited to see again :)

That is all :)

-Megan

finances...

Ugh... I haven't had to worry about my finances for a while now, but the thought is constantly in the back of my head now... currently, I am behind almost $400 and I have no idea where it is going to come from. I am trying to remain faithful, but my flesh keeps worrying. Tonight, I am going to look up some verses on God's faithfulness so I can stand on the promises of the Lord. I seem so silly to myself. Here I am, a second year intern and alumni of 4 mission trips that God has provided every scent for, and I'm worry about finances for just the next four months. I think what makes it hard for me is that I am not at home. I don't have anyone's help and I have very little free time to come up with effective fundraising ideas. Ugh... I could use some advice... anyone?

my life in a song right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsMGRtr3oaw

40 days

Today is day # 30 of a 40 day sugar fast I started a while back. 

It hasn't been terribly difficult so far, but I have learned self control. 

I hope that I am able to continue this discipline when my fast is over.

I plan on having some restrictions on when I eat sugar and how much I eat, just to keep myself under control.

I feel much healthier too, it's been an overall great experience.

especially since I live in a house with 14 other women and an oven. 

there is constantly something warm and delicious in the kitchen at my house.

it's pretty crazy. but has been an awesome chance to grow in even more self control. 

just wanted to blurt out a quick update on what is going on in my life :)

kind of random, but there it is.