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Alyssa here.

It's been awhile since either one of us has updated this. I know we've both been pretty bogged down with us (even though we're both on Christmas break right now). I'm really looking forward to next semester believe it or not..

So many people in my life seem to have been taken captive in one way or another. They've lost sight of total joy, simplicity, and sometimes even God. I began to notice this in myself in small areas that I kept ignoring. I remember feeling like this once before. It is not until you take the time to experience an encounter with Abba, that you are changed and captivated, rather than held captive.

Captive. This reminds me of the many times in the bible when individuals were held under strongholds, enemies. They were lost, felt hopeless, in great need of something to shake everything that could be shaken to overcome the situation(s).
It is then that I am reminded of David's life journey. The hours and hours of lamenting that he would incorporate into song and poetry. Yet, among his great sorrow, he had a glimpse of God's promise that he continued to hold onto.

Captivated. The dictionary describes this word as to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant:
I am reminded of the many times that God pursued me when I was not worth pursuit, when He held me, even when I pushed Him away, when He told me of this unquenchable love for me, even when I loved the world so much more. It's beyond any romantic action, gesture. It's the wooing of a King for His forever bride. It's the overwhelming reminder and enchantment of a God whose beauty is far beyond my deepest comprehension.

Oh God, set Your seal upon our hearts.

Here I am, almost half way done with my college career, looking towards a future in ministry. I cannot say I've ever been more overtaken by the power of my God. Oh Beloved, I am forever yours.

Let this experience touch a countless number of lives, as individuals rediscover who You are, not who we make You.