It's a new day!
If I weren't so exhausted I would totally be outside right now. This week has been a pretty tough one. It's been interesting but definitely tough. I've let go of some things, and held on to others. I've broken down walls that I didn't think I could, and I've realized things about myself that need to change. It's been productive in some ways, and in others I feel I've back slid a lot. I used to be good at things I now struggle with, but since I now know what needs to change I can start that process which is very good.
Today I am really struggling with the future. I used to be so sure of what I was meant to do, and lately it's been hard for me to be so sure. I believe I'm not supposed to go to the Dominican Republic for a semester next year, but I keep on holding on with the hopes that something will change and I will be able to go. I don't want to let go of this dream, I want to move there next year but I know deep inside I shouldn't. It's really hard but I will get there.
I read something really great this morning that really spoke to me: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ....... Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. ......... Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
This was just really great to read this morning after the last month. I guess it was just God telling me that He has a purpose in everything that's happened and the people, things--the blessings He's given me are good, no matter what I'm going through--they are from Him. I needed that today.
So I thank God for all of you everyday, because you all are a gift from God that I never expected =] =]
Today I am really struggling with the future. I used to be so sure of what I was meant to do, and lately it's been hard for me to be so sure. I believe I'm not supposed to go to the Dominican Republic for a semester next year, but I keep on holding on with the hopes that something will change and I will be able to go. I don't want to let go of this dream, I want to move there next year but I know deep inside I shouldn't. It's really hard but I will get there.
I read something really great this morning that really spoke to me: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ....... Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. ......... Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
This was just really great to read this morning after the last month. I guess it was just God telling me that He has a purpose in everything that's happened and the people, things--the blessings He's given me are good, no matter what I'm going through--they are from Him. I needed that today.
So I thank God for all of you everyday, because you all are a gift from God that I never expected =] =]