Peace

One thing I know for certain is that God provides. I don't need a preacher or scripture to tell me that (even though they do and it does), because I've seen it with my own eyes. It's how he graciously led me to believe.

And yet I worry. I worry all the time. I've always worried all the time. But He is teaching me that I don't have to. I can trust that it will be okay in the end because He says it will be. And instead of worrying I can worship Him for having the power and the grace to make things okay. For me. And if I worship instead of worry, He will give me peace.

Encouragement

God has put people in my life who encourage me. He called me to a church of warm, loving people who build me up, because, y'know, I'm not always so great at doing that for myself.

A couple weeks ago, the pastor at my church called us all to worship God for what He does in others' lives. I am blessed to have people around me who do that for me. I am blessed to be able to do that for others.

Thank you, God, for giving me a church of people who are better than me, for giving me opportunities to learn. And for putting it in their hearts to encourage me along the way.

Patience

I asked God for patience. I asked for His help because I am not always so good at waiting for the right time to do something. And I always felt a little calmer after asking. He told me to breathe in and out and to wait.

But I couldn't. So I tried to rush ahead. It seemed like it was right there for the taking, so I reached for it. And this thing I was rushing toward? He pulled it further away from me. And He said to be patient.

And so now I get it. Amazing that He would teach me this on my terms.

A reminder

This is just for me.

Evidence of God's grace?

What has He forgiven me of?

How is He teaching me?

How is He changing me?

Who has He put in front of me?

What circumstances has He saved me from?

What opportunities is He calling me to?