Worship

"But the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt with mighty power and outstretched arm, is the one you must worship. To him you shall bow down and to him offer sacrifices." -2 Kings 17:36

©Maida Harbidyan Photography

Pens, notebook, books ... oh MY!

Here I am.. sitting in one of the buildings that I have class in, sipping my hot White Mocha coffee. The weather outside is sort of gloomy-ish! But I know the fact that satin is not going to get a hold of me today or any day! TODAY is going to be a GREAT DAY! I know so! 

I love Wednesdays. I end classes early, hang and chill around campus, then head back home to get ready for resource and leadership meeting. Being around the people I love and be able to fellowship is what I just LOVE doing. 

I'm just ready to have my life back. When I say life, I mean get my schedule going. Planning my days right. ROUTINE! that is what i mean!!!!!!

My next class is business and we will be talking about chapter 3. About some kind of work methods. That should be interesting.. but i am not going to bore you with it writing it down here. lol... .

Well.... nothing else has been going on. Oh... BREAKAWAY is coming up... in 2 1/2 weeks! :D that means... GOD, FELLOWSHIP, and LEARNING NEW THINGS! I am PUMPED! <3 

I better get going now... Not that this blog is so interesting anyways..... I just didn't want to waist my time just sitting here doing nothing. So i better read my chapter and get ready for class to start!  ----- PEACE!

Family

I am blessed to be PART OF THIS FAMILY:: XA- Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship ...

Kimberly Hoogendoorn & Jessica Maxwell's Recourse group

I LOVE YOU

 

Us-- XA leaders 

God is SO good!

I am glad to be back and be part of THIS! 

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"--Matthew 28:19

Culture

As some of you know, I have moved back to Huntsville, Texas. 
It's been a huge TRANSITION. 


It's been hard dealing with some changes. While I was in Jordan, I was expecting a lot by coming back... but after my feet touched the soil of the USA, I found out that life has moved on... people have moved on... I have changed, just a lot of things. Coming back to a welcome week events, and meeting new people, seeing new faces was just too overwhelming. I didn't feel right about all this. 


But I knew I can go to some of the closest people I know here that I can trust, and be able to share my thoughts, my struggles, and my feelings to them. I am blessed to know that I have people around me that care and know how hard it can get to an international. But to clear it out, EVERYONE goes through this, and I know I am not alone in this. But there are a lot in my head that seems so hard to get it out in words. Moving to a new house, new classes, different atmosphere, it's just a LOT to grasp right now. 


I was reading something... and this is what I came across to. 

"The strain is the strength. Immediately you face the strain, you will get the strength. God never gives strength for to-morrow, or for the next hour, but only for the strain of the minute." 

This quote has been in my mind for couple of days now ... and it's helping me to understand more about the tests we go through, the hills we go through... it's the matter of facing it.. and knowing that everything is going to be ok. He gives us the strength to deal with all this that goes on in our lives. I am trusting and believing that everything will fall into place. I just hope it's sooner that later. I really do. 

 I hope you can think of this and pray for me as I am trying to adjust back to the USA culture and dealing with all this. It might not seem like a big deal, but it is for me. So I highly appreciate your support. 

THank you for tuning in... 

Colors of the wind

BEAUTY

Peace

Hi to all my fellow bloggers, family, and friends....

Life has been smooth and calm in this past few weeks. I have been working on my school papers and getting my things ready to leave Jordan and head back to the U.S.A.  It's going to be hard transitioning back... and adjusting my self will be a long process.. But it will be good. I am thankful to have friends/family who will be there for me. Ill be away from home for two years. I'm sure I'll be homesick, but I need to go through this and finish my college years and head back to Jordan! God is good... and He knows my life... aka PLAN!

Comfort is a great essential to have in life. God is comfort... He sends his peace and grace to comfort us when ever we may need it. Life is overwhelming, people can get overwhelming... the event that goes on in our lives can be overwhelming.... but I know that His peace, grace, comfort, love, and joy will be a great deal in our lives. We need it everyDAY! Day and night....

So I will leave you with this...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov 3.5-6)


This sunflower reminds me how to just rest and give all of my burdens to the Lord. To trust Him fully and know that He is in control! 

Talents...

 

Dear friends,

My mom along with her 4 friends had a successful first day of Art Exhibition. It was FANTASTIC.
Each of them have different touches in there paintings. It's WILD, BEAUTIFUL, GENTLE, it's all fascinating. If you guys are interested in Art, please pass by at the RCC (Royal Cultural Center) 12-8pm. Until Aug 3rd.

Here are few pictures of the event. ENJOY.

Five Talented Jordan Artists: (Left to Right):

Amar Hamati Salameh, Her Excellency the Mayor of Jerash Mrs. Rabiha Al Dabbas, Suzy Naber, Sirvart Ghazarian (my mom), Wafa Hamati, and Sawsan Kawar Zananiri

Proud Artist Omeed Abbas with his students.  

*Proud of my mama*

*Reem with my mama*

*The wonderful artists*

*COME BY and ENJOY IT*

Little pieces...

Hey everyone,

So, this is me, Maida. I decided to make a new blog, and so … here it is. It’s going to be short for now, it’s because I have no idea what to write.

Here… Ill say a little about me:
As you can tell, my name is Maida Harbidyan, and I have a passion for Photography. I am 22 years old and I study in the U.S.A. Texas, at Sam Houston State University. I love my life, I love my family and friends. They are the world to me. But first of all… I LOVE JESUS! He is the one who changed my life in MANY ways… He sent a lot of people who touched my life is every single way. I am THANKFUL!

Hmmm… let’s see, Tomorrow is my mom’s 1st Art Exhibition at the Royal Culture Center, 12pm-8pm, for 4 days. If you are reading this, and you are from Amman, Jordan, please come by, my mom will highly appreciate your encouragement and support! 

Good News… Ill be heading back to the States soon enough. I would like to thank Celi for helping me out. 

Amman,Jordan is where my home is and I am privileged to be living here. It’s a place where EVERYONE should go to at least couple of times during there life time… there is a LOT to see, good food, great site seeings, and the people are way hospitable.

Well, I think Ill leave it to this, I am going to try to update when I can!

Blessings to you