Two thousand and Eight
A new year has just begun.
I must say I like starting fresh. And a new year....at least has the illusion of being fresh. :P
Reflecting on 2007, I realize it's been a year of change. With graduation, moving back home, working with Praylude/Junior, selling Williams, PT leaving... all these things are challenging, hard, and most of all...different from life as I've known it. I haven't dealt with most of these things well.
Having started reading a book by Elizabeth Elliot, one thing that struck me was how she looked at everything as a gift. She's one of those authors that you can understand because she's very real and tells you things as they are, the good AND the bad. Her feelings. etc. And her life wasn't easy. This reminded me of what Eric shared awhile ago. God has placed me here in Waterloo for a reason. Sometimes when I'm leading the teens, I wish....that someone else will come and take my place. The "i'm not good enough" thought runs through my mind a lot. But I was reminded that this is God's gift to me...for now...to work with them, to get to know them. This is my field whether i like it or not. As Joanna tells me....your circumstances don't dictate all of your life.....most of it...is the attitude you take (how you look at it).
I've been asking "Why" a lot. Maybe his answer is "Trust me".
The words of Roger come back... we cannot outgive God. When we give a little, he will give a lot more. God's promises are true. "The Lord himself goes at your head; he will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. do not be discouraged or afraid" (Deut 31:8)
I must learn to hold onto these promises. I guess I'm hoping that this year will be a new start...to learn to hold on. God isn't finished with me yet. Praise Him for that = )
A new year has just begun.
I must say I like starting fresh. And a new year....at least has the illusion of being fresh. :P
Reflecting on 2007, I realize it's been a year of change. With graduation, moving back home, working with Praylude/Junior, selling Williams, PT leaving... all these things are challenging, hard, and most of all...different from life as I've known it. I haven't dealt with most of these things well.
Having started reading a book by Elizabeth Elliot, one thing that struck me was how she looked at everything as a gift. She's one of those authors that you can understand because she's very real and tells you things as they are, the good AND the bad. Her feelings. etc. And her life wasn't easy. This reminded me of what Eric shared awhile ago. God has placed me here in Waterloo for a reason. Sometimes when I'm leading the teens, I wish....that someone else will come and take my place. The "i'm not good enough" thought runs through my mind a lot. But I was reminded that this is God's gift to me...for now...to work with them, to get to know them. This is my field whether i like it or not. As Joanna tells me....your circumstances don't dictate all of your life.....most of it...is the attitude you take (how you look at it).
I've been asking "Why" a lot. Maybe his answer is "Trust me".
The words of Roger come back... we cannot outgive God. When we give a little, he will give a lot more. God's promises are true. "The Lord himself goes at your head; he will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. do not be discouraged or afraid" (Deut 31:8)
I must learn to hold onto these promises. I guess I'm hoping that this year will be a new start...to learn to hold on. God isn't finished with me yet. Praise Him for that = )
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