My body is always tired, I'm never awake when others are, and I just feel a little "off" on this whole real life thing... taxes, bills, asking for vacation days... not quite as straight forward as you would hope!
I've opened up in more detail about my fears/anxiety/concerns with some friends and their responses have been incredible. Loneliness is sure hard to keep feeling when you have friends like mine! I thank God for this reminder of his love.
I have been learning about the necessity of sharing life with others. I hate telling people that Boston isn't going absolutely fantastically, but when I admit to my real emotions I have seen that that is when God is able to use me the most, and that is when he is most glorified- in my weakness. (Which I guess is why Paul writes that!!)
I'm just starting a study of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians with a new friend and have been learning about our need to turn, serve and wait on the Lord. It is the perfect study for this time in my life as I need to be reminded about how to live waiting for Christ's return! (I'm obsessed with 1:3 and the way work, labor and endurance are discussed)
Although its not from Thessalonians, I have been clinging to this verse from John lately:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27
God has really been pounding it into me that I need to cling to him and keep trusting that his timing, and plans are perfect. Sounds easy enough, right?!
While this is a little daunting to post to the world, I wanted to be open about what is currently happening in my life, and give you a glimpse into the awesomeness of our Lord!
I hope that you are also being challenged and stretched in your faith and that God gives you reminders of his faithfulness this week.
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