Perseverance

This week I have felt quite overwhelmed. As I looked at my workload and attempted some of my projects, I felt completely lost and abandoned. My mind was not understanding the information I was reading. Scientific reading is not my specialty and boy did I feel dumb with my lack of understanding. Thankfully, I have a sister who is patient and willing to listen as I cried from feeling defeated. She spoke truth though and did not give me a pity party, but rather told me that I was learning perseverance and that though the work is hard, I am intelligent. I am capable. I am learning a new way of thinking, especially having worked with preschoolers for the last three years. I felt encouraged and renewed. Thankful that the Lord has provided me with a strong God-loving family.

On another note, I have finally found a church. My friend Kara invited me to visit her church and I've been going ever since. The music is folky and speaks to the heart of who God is and what He has done for us. The teaching is solid and focused on who the Lord is and how we are to look as followers of Christ. Plus, the fellowship is amazing. Generally, I have found it a bit difficult to find a church where I feel connected and able to jump right into fellowship. But there is amazing community at the church and not to mention there are quite a few single women that are my age that I am able to relate to. It is nice having people that are in the same place you are and are able to walk with you through life. Encouraged.

I look forward to the rest of the semester and will be working diligently on all of my many assignments. The Lord is gracious and my helper in times of need. I know that He has not brought me here to fail and will carry me through the tough times.

Thankful for a loving father.