Megan Lebo

So I realize that its been a while since I have posted and I apologize for that .  I usually like to write about things that I feel can be beneficial or encouraging to all of you who read it.  A lot of times I write in response to things that I’ve read just or things that have got me thinking.  But heres the thing, I have recently finished with school FOREVER and so my brain has been in shutdown mode for the past couple weeks!  I haven’t wanted to think about much of anything.  I have spent my time just watching LOST and American Idol and spending time with my friends.    So thats my life everybody.  I am graduating from college next week!!!!  This is a very exciting time in my life!  I have been in school for six years and it has finally come to an end.  After graduation I am moving back to Nashville and I’m really looking forward to getting involved in my home church again.  I have a small short-term plan but I can’t really see past the end of the summer right now but I feel like thats ok.  My prayer now is that God will open some doors this summer.

So thats whats going on with me right now.  To those of you reading this in Nashville I look forward to seeing all of you again, and to everyone in Louisville…believe me, its gonna be really hard for me to leave.   But life is fresh and exciting right now and I really look forward to all thats gonna happen in the future!

I have decided to start posting some of my favorite quotes every once in a while. I love quotes and believe that sometimes one line quotes can be just as powerful and poetic as an entire sermon or a lengthy message. My first quote:

“If we do not gladly reflect God’s glory in worship, we will nevertheless reflect the glory of His justice in our own condemnation.” – John Piper

To me those words are very powerful! No matter what our choice in life, no matter what path we choose, in the end we will STILL glorify God even if it is through our own condemnation. Because in our condemnation an aspect of his character is displayed.

I recently read the book Paradise Lost by John Milton for one of my classes and one of the discussions that arose in class was the issue of why the fall had to happen. And one of the possible answers that was discussed was this: (Lemme see if I can explain it.)

God is unchanging. He always has and always will be and is the same now as he has always been. Parts of his character consist of Justice and mercy. He IS justice and he IS mercy. If we as man had not fallen then those aspects of his character would never have been displayed because there would be no need for justice and no need for mercy.

So tying that back to my John Piper quote, God’s glory is displayed in everything that happens because He demands it and is the only one that deserves it!

So, my subjects as of recent have been on a more serious and intellectual note. But this time I want to talk about something a little less intense. So here it is: I currently have my first American Idol crush! I know, I know. Your probably saying, “Come on Megan, your 24, aren’t you a little old for this?” My answer…yeah probably. But cut me some slack, this is the first time!

I don’t watch American Idol every year but when I do I don’t like to start watching until the top 12. Thats when it gets good. So during the first episode that I tuned in for this guy comes out and starts singing Eleanor Rigby (one of my favorite Beatles songs) and at that moment I was in love with David Cook! And every week since he has just done a stellar job. I absolutely LOVE HIM!! I kinda feel like I’m in high school again. He is so talented and hes definitely got that “look” that I like. His ability to be creative and original with the songs is great. Hes got an edge and an excitement to him that just draws me in with every performance.

So, there it is. My American Idol crush. I have actually really enjoyed this season. I really like that they have let the contestants play their own instruments. It shows the extent of their talent and allows for more versatility.

Here are my predictions for the final 3:

David Archuleta (who is THE MOST adorable human being I have ever seen! And the voice that comes out of that little body is just incredible!)

David Cook (For reasons I have already mentioned)

Syesha Mercado (She has a beautifully smooth voice. Very talented) If Syesha is not the one that makes it then I would have to go with Brooke White.

So there you have it everybody!