It's a cute picture right there, isn't it? If only, if only I could say I had taken it. These extremely adorable children are from Africa. Oh, how I can't wait to visit Africa. As most of you know, God has really laid Africa on my heart. I will be doing missions in Africa, and as Reinhard Bonnke says, "All of Africa shall be saved." He is a true inspiration, that Reinhard Bonnke man. If you haven't already, I would highly recommend reading his book, Living a life of Fire. (This has nothing to do with my blog. Just thought I would throw that in there. hehe.)
Anyways. Point of this blog: I just wanted to say I can't even put into words how much God is doing in my life. Let me start from the beginning. This week and a half has been very stressful. My mom has been in the hospital, school has been sucking, and I'm just stressed out. I realized I was getting snappy with some people around me, I would get frustrated easily, I didn't feel like doing anything, and I started lacking and not trying. I had pretty much given up. (Writing that, and knowing that I was actually like that sucks. I hate getting to that point.) Anyways. I was just sitting in my house one day, cleaning and making food when I turned pandora on. I had a Jesus Culture station on, and right when the music started playing I literally felt a huge sigh of relief come out. I don't know how God does it, but after hearing this music for 20 seconds I could already feel the presence of the Lord, and he had really just lightened the weight on my sholders and relieved me of so much.
One thing that I learned, and I am still learning is that no matter how hard life is getting. No matter how stressed out, worried, scared, annoyed, and lost I am, my God can easily come in and just relieve me of that. I don't have to worry about it, because I know that God has and is taking care of me.
Psalm 9:9
9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
a refuge in times of trouble.
And so again, the book of Psalm is here to help me through everything. This week, remember, no matter how crappy your days may be, how annoying people may get, however stressed out you are, God can relieve you of that. God will relieve you of that. Look to him, dear friends, and trust in him. It will get you far, and that I can promise. Have a lovely week.
Thanks for sharing this Leah...this whole year has been stressful on us with my grandparents passing, buying a house, moving..etc. It's real easy to get down in tough circumstances and wonder where God is, especially in the midst of being busy. It's true, God does relieve the weary soul. This is just what I needed to read today. You and you're mom are in my thoughts and prayers:)
ReplyDeleteThat's so me. Actually ironically so. I have just enjoyed being in Jesus's presence this week and drawing nearer. It's so refreshing to feel renewed again. (Also Jesus Culture is my station of choice! Did you know that when you click add variety you can put in other artists you like and it will take them into account too! So amazing, like you :) )
ReplyDeleteI've been experiencing the same thing recently. Reminding myself that ultimately, God wins and I'm on his team so I win helps me a lot :)
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