Summer, as I have known it, has come to an end. Tomorrow morning, I drive up to Harrisonburg for a few days of various meetings, unpacking, lesson planning, and preparation for Monday, the start of my final year of school. Without knowing my entire schedule, I already see the potential for a very busy semester. But God has recently opened my eyes to the unhealthy extremes I naturally live by. My goal-oriented drive enables me to accomplish a lot, but often at the expense of a greater good. Graduate school and "busy" are somewhat intertwined, but I am praying that the Lord will give me wisdom in how to eliminate the unnecessary busyness. I also desire to enjoy and benefit from the process of each responsibility and relationship the Lord brings into my path.
Mom, Katie, and I did a study together on the kings of Israel and Judah. The most impacting lesson for me came from the kings who started out well, but then really messed things up. They started out humble, dependent on God, seeking Him, and walking in obedience. But then, they got strong. They became comfortable, won their battles, got more land, gained a lot of wealth and status. . . and then, they didn't "need" God. Other attractions turned their heart away from God. So, knowing my tendencies, I recognize that I need to see my weaknesses in order to stay dependent on the Lord. It is His GRACE that exposes the ugliness. But then, I see the beauty of Who I am in Him. And, while the tension remains now, I have the hope of eternal resolution when I will be glorified and no longer struggle!
But until then, I praise Him for His wisdom, His mercy, and His strength that enables me to live the life He created for His glory. And whatever weaknesses I face this semester, I pray that the lessons from my summer will not have been in vain.
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