In high school I was so busy; overwhelmed by meetings, homework, and sports practice. I thought "When I get to college, life will be less busy".
Wrong.
I have been so busy recently. I feel like it's high school all over again. Although I am not involved in a million extracurricular activities (I may have exaggerated a bit), I am busier than ever. Just balancing school and work is a struggle, and I feel like I don't have a social life. It's sometimes stressful, but I am never bored.
But even through the chaos, God is there.
Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
-1 Chronicles 16:11
I was reminded of God's goodness this week. He is always with me and will NEVER leave me. It's so comforting to know this! I really don't know what He is doing with my life, but my prayer is that it will glorify Him. From time to time, I struggle with remembering to read my Bible everyday, but for a while now, it has been a necessity for me. I NEED my time with God. Especially with how long my days have been, I look forward to my time with God, whether it's early morning, mid-afternoon, or night-it is greatly needed. Scripture has encouraged me; giving me strength and a heart and mind set on Him. Whether I am in my car for a couple of minutes, the library for an hour, or at home for the rest of the night, I always have my Bible with me. It's in my purses (obviously it's my small ESV-the ESV study Bible is a honker!) and is close to me.
I have been reading through John over the past month, and am nearing the end, and I found this verse last night and it reminded me of how God strengthens us:
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
-John 15:5-8
Life is not going to slow down or get easier, but God only gets better. His Word is rich to us and His love is never ending. As we seek Him, we find our ultimate fulfillment in Him, and there is no greater strength. I know next semester isn't going to be easier, it's definitely going to be more chaotic. But God has a purpose for next semester, and every day for the rest of my life. He's going to do something amazing in your life so don't worry! Cling to Him through trials and tribulations and let Him be your strength.
With Blessings,
Heather
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