a little taste of NY

I have now been in New York for 2 full days and I LOVE it. I have been taking pictures and exploring the city and eating delicious food of course. The first night I got to walk to union square and walk around a bit and then saw a movie with my cousin, then on Saturday I went to George Washington square where NYU students preformed Julius Caeser, got to walk around some shops, bought some awesome gloves :) and then got to see Lauren's Studio and get to meet her friends and walk around a bit that was really cool to see all their art work and what they are doing! and then after that we went to a Bar that was just a fun environment and got to see that night life of NY and it was nice not being forced to drink. Today (sunday) I walked from Chelsea to the Brooklyn bridge and back which is about 7.5 miles in between I could see the statue of liberty, walked down wall street, saw the twin tower memorial, and many other things it was really cool. I just had a nice camera, and my headphones in the whole time it was nice to just be in this peaceful environment of my own songs and embracing the city on my own. I had a lot of time to pray and just think and really enjoy what I was doing it was great!

Tonight I was able to go to Hillsong NYC which is their newest church and it was either their 3rd or 4th night of worship and that was just an awesome experience. The pastor was talking about walking in the valley. He based it on Psalm 23 Psalm 23

A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

It was a really good sermon and I really liked it. He gave us some tips of how to use the Bible to get through these valley's of life. 1 to stay active. 2 to connect and 3 to stay focused. I feel like hear this all the time but it was something I needed to hear tonight and I really enjoyed it.

He also said "there is no longer a reason to hide your weakness because your limp could save a life." he wanted us to be open and to stop hiding our faults and what hurts us. I found it really encouraging and I am excited for this church and where it is going.

as for tomorrow: American museum of natural history, central park, broadway's lion king (hopefully) and some time square! stoked!!

Below are some of my pictures I have taken and some that Lauren has taken of me :) Enjoy!!