I admit I have tried many many times to map out my own life but try as I may, I always end up like the overambitious and slightly frustrated five year old little girl who tries to put the pieces together of a 500 piece puzzle without looking at the picture on the box. Those of you like me who have also tried this, bless your heart :) Recently though, I am trying to just embrace life and accept that although there are many things I cannot reconcile in my mind I must simply live and say yes to the Lord. Today, for the first time in a while, I decided to live these words out. So often I think these things, maybe type them, or even talk about them with a good friend but I have realized that words without actions lack meaning. I decided to consciously make an effort to not worry about the future but look around me and seek the presence of the Lord and the opportunities He is placing in front of me just for today. Its crazy how much freedom comes in handing over our burdens and anxieties to God. Sometimes I feel what Im carrying might be just too heavy or too much to give over to the Lord but friends, the beauty is that its not! I have to remind myself that my Savior is a sacrificial Lamb but also a righteous King who has defeated death and sin. He is all powerful and there is no burden too great for Him to take from us. We just have to give it to Him!
In trying to live this out in my own life, I have learned so wonderful, sometimes humorous things this week. Here are just some of these realizations.
- Walking places is so much better than driving. If I could get by without needing a car, I would do it. There is something peaceful about walking to class or to dinner and chatting with people along the way. Its almost like time slows down for a few brief moments. And its ok to make eye contact with the strangers you pass- a shared greeting might simply be the start of a new friendship.
- 8am Aqua Aerobics might have been the best decision I made in my schedule. No lie, I would do it everyday if I could.
- My roommate might be an angel. Seriously y'all, she doesn't have me fooled! Scottie is the most selfless, servant hearted woman I know and I am beyond blessed to share life with her. She makes the best cupcakes and I know she will be the next Cupcake Queen. watch out Buddy Valastro! She has also introduced me to pretzel chips and dark chocolate pomegranates (these things could cure any ailment). Im almost positive these are the closest things to manna we can get.
- Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes can get you through almost any type of studying- but if you are more like me, good intentions of schoolwork often get replaced by socializing. You know those items or things that are special to you because they carry certain memories or stories? Well starbucks is kind of like that for me. Its a place that has brought me new friendships filled with laughter and joy, sweet times of community from gaining Biblical truths from my mentors to sharing hearts with dear friends, and it has been a haven to read or write.
- My mom is the greatest woman on the planet. Now, I know everyone says that but Im the one thats acutally telling the truth :) Spending time with her this weekend was such a blessing and I was reminded yet again of how selfless she is. She has also instilled in me the idea that a good shade of lipstick is essential for any day- All women, take this to heart!
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