No pressure, but I truly can't wait start updating you all on my journey which (to be official) will begin next Tuesday when I am finally home for the semester, though truthfully, I know I have already embarked.
This year has been SO crazy and full, and as I look at what the coming weeks have in store, I feel that I will be busier than I had initially planned. This is good, so good, but raises the fear that I will need to become more disciplined than I am presently to make it through. This discipline, of balance and structure, is the gift and strength I believe God has certainly promised me this summer more than anything. How do I fill my days with joy and His freedom, and unlock His full potential in my life?
This semester in Athens I ran and ran and ran to meeting after meeting, and it burnt out my spirit. I wasn't restoring my soul and life in the Lord's fountains, and as a result, I suffered...and complained, a lot. I have a vision that this summer is going to be a time for me to take back what the Lord has given me in freedom and love and joy, and I am excited to seize it, but this prospect of a new season of renewal scares me slightly because committing to balance and abiding in the Lord's spirit takes--discipline.
Recently, I've realized and come to understand that the Lord moves in power when hearts and lives are open for him to pour in His spirit, and I have been praying that I keep mine open to him as I step into this new season. I want it to be fruitful, and know that this is key to this hope.
I am truly in shock that this is the last week of school, and am so grateful for the Lord's work in my life this year, but more importantly, I am thankful for Him. SO MUCH LOVE.
prayers for the summer (and last week of school)
*open hearts, and a willingness to work for what the Lord has planted. That we may abide in Him everyday this summer, that this dwelling continues next semester, and that we are faithful to the faithful Lord.
*an excitement and yearning to grow and be transformed. A content spirit, and an understanding and joy to simply be still and listen to the Lord.
*faith that He never leaves, even when do.
*supernatural discipline & that we can dedicate all of our plans to the Lord for His glory. all days.
*that He can continually renew our spirits, and restore us.
*provision, protection, continual restoration.
So much love for you all!
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