This week has been a week of waiting. Waiting for the sun to come out, waiting for a huge life altering exam on Saturday, and most importantly, waiting for God's voice to become clear on a number of things. It has been a week of trying to find moments of peace and calm where I could sit and reflect. Today, as I have begun to recognize God's hand in specific areas of my life, I am so thankful that I have a God who wants control of my life. I returned to a passage which I hadn't read in a very long time, Jeremiah 29:11-14.
I know what
I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not
abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.
When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.
As I sit and let this truth wash over me, I find that place of peace. God is always speaking to me, his voice always there. When I ask, he will answer in some way. So as I wait again this upcoming week, I know that I can wait in the peace that comes with the understanding that I have an all powerful God who has control of my life. He will open and close doors as I wait for him.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Spring Cleaning: Both Inside and Out.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
-Psalm 51:10
Despite the massive amounts of snow piled up outside of my residence, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Yes, this is a cause for celebration... It is also a cause to pull out the vaccuum and clear out the dust that settled in all those hidden corners during the cold months of winter. As I was doing some rearranging in my room this morning, I realized that I need to do some Spring cleaning in my spiritual life as well. University life doesn't make it easy to keep priorities straight... I've messed up big this year with friendships, time management, and most importantly, my relationship with God. As I look at my previous blog posts, I see a girl who was so on fire for her Creator. She wanted to share it with the world. Everyday she would search for new ways that God was speaking to her. Now, those areas have gathered dust and it's time that I cleaned them out and let them shine again. :)
Psalm 5:10 is a plea from David, asking God to completely renew him. I don't know about you, but I could certainly use some renewing these days. This is why, as of today, I am asking God to help me with my spring cleaning. I'll handle the physical cleaning of my room, but I know that I am going to need his assistance in cleaning up my relationship with Him. Luckily for me, God is merciful. He doesn't look at the mistakes I have made these past 7 months; rather He looks at the fact that I am coming to Him with the knowledge that I need Him to make me whole again.
So as we all embark on this new season, take a moment to think about the areas in your life that you have let get filled with dust and cobwebs. Guaranteed, you have at least one place. Make it a spring goal to clean that area out with the help of your Creator! Spring is a time for new beginnings, so what better time to find a new beginning for yourself!
and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
-Psalm 51:10
Despite the massive amounts of snow piled up outside of my residence, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Yes, this is a cause for celebration... It is also a cause to pull out the vaccuum and clear out the dust that settled in all those hidden corners during the cold months of winter. As I was doing some rearranging in my room this morning, I realized that I need to do some Spring cleaning in my spiritual life as well. University life doesn't make it easy to keep priorities straight... I've messed up big this year with friendships, time management, and most importantly, my relationship with God. As I look at my previous blog posts, I see a girl who was so on fire for her Creator. She wanted to share it with the world. Everyday she would search for new ways that God was speaking to her. Now, those areas have gathered dust and it's time that I cleaned them out and let them shine again. :)
Psalm 5:10 is a plea from David, asking God to completely renew him. I don't know about you, but I could certainly use some renewing these days. This is why, as of today, I am asking God to help me with my spring cleaning. I'll handle the physical cleaning of my room, but I know that I am going to need his assistance in cleaning up my relationship with Him. Luckily for me, God is merciful. He doesn't look at the mistakes I have made these past 7 months; rather He looks at the fact that I am coming to Him with the knowledge that I need Him to make me whole again.
So as we all embark on this new season, take a moment to think about the areas in your life that you have let get filled with dust and cobwebs. Guaranteed, you have at least one place. Make it a spring goal to clean that area out with the help of your Creator! Spring is a time for new beginnings, so what better time to find a new beginning for yourself!
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