I am coming to realize more and more that the majority of the Christian life is lived in the middle. Let me explain, we all experience those wonderful mountain top experiences when we are so very close to Christ that nothing else phases us, and we have also had the valley experiences where we are reminded that the only thing we have to hold onto is Christ. Although these are times when we grow tremendously, I don't believe that this is where the majority of our time is spent---at least not for me lately.
Don't get me wrong--the Lord is continuing to overwhelm me with the lessons He is teaching me and the way He lavishes His grace upon me. And believe me, struggles and overwhelming situations still happen quite often! However, the Lord right now is teaching me to live in the in-between. In a place where I'm not really sure what comes next--in a place where I'm not having any major struggles, but also no major triumphs. In a place where I am learning to be content taking one day at a time. And being open to whatever path the Lord leads me down--and being ok with the fact that I don't know where it is leading.
There have been overwhelming moments lately. When the trials of relationships, school assignments, dealing with fourteen 4 and 5 year olds, saying goodbye to my parents, etc. have become too much. Days where just hiding in my room seems like a good idea, yet the Lord continues to place such amazing people in my life to speak His truth clearly. Two of those people being my parents, who thankfully walk through my triumphs AND struggles with me. They are the two most encouraging people in my life, and I honestly couldn't do this without them--they are constantly encouraging me with prayer and scripture. To say I am blessed is an understatement.
I am sure that many of you have seen pictures from when the team was here--they were much better at taking pics than I am! It was so amazing to have them here. To be able to share this season of my life with them and have a little taste of home as well. The kids are doing well---it's amazing the progress they have made sense the beginning of the year. I am so thankful that God made it possible for me to have the group of kids that I do---they are definitely interesting at times, but they teach me so much everyday.
I also have started leading an aerobics class on Wednesday afternoon with some of the grade 5, 6, and 7 kids. It has been so fun getting to know them and interact with them!
Thank you all so much for your continued love, support, prayers, and encouragement. The cards, emails, facebook messages, etc. are SO greatly appreciated.....even if I am not the best at responding! You are each loved and appreciated more than you will ever know. Here is a passage of Scripture that my wonderful daddy shared with me a few weeks ago...I hope it finds you where you are and speaks into your life. Love you all!
1 Corinthians7:23-24---"You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings. Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation where God has called them."
Don't get me wrong--the Lord is continuing to overwhelm me with the lessons He is teaching me and the way He lavishes His grace upon me. And believe me, struggles and overwhelming situations still happen quite often! However, the Lord right now is teaching me to live in the in-between. In a place where I'm not really sure what comes next--in a place where I'm not having any major struggles, but also no major triumphs. In a place where I am learning to be content taking one day at a time. And being open to whatever path the Lord leads me down--and being ok with the fact that I don't know where it is leading.
There have been overwhelming moments lately. When the trials of relationships, school assignments, dealing with fourteen 4 and 5 year olds, saying goodbye to my parents, etc. have become too much. Days where just hiding in my room seems like a good idea, yet the Lord continues to place such amazing people in my life to speak His truth clearly. Two of those people being my parents, who thankfully walk through my triumphs AND struggles with me. They are the two most encouraging people in my life, and I honestly couldn't do this without them--they are constantly encouraging me with prayer and scripture. To say I am blessed is an understatement.
I am sure that many of you have seen pictures from when the team was here--they were much better at taking pics than I am! It was so amazing to have them here. To be able to share this season of my life with them and have a little taste of home as well. The kids are doing well---it's amazing the progress they have made sense the beginning of the year. I am so thankful that God made it possible for me to have the group of kids that I do---they are definitely interesting at times, but they teach me so much everyday.
I also have started leading an aerobics class on Wednesday afternoon with some of the grade 5, 6, and 7 kids. It has been so fun getting to know them and interact with them!
Thank you all so much for your continued love, support, prayers, and encouragement. The cards, emails, facebook messages, etc. are SO greatly appreciated.....even if I am not the best at responding! You are each loved and appreciated more than you will ever know. Here is a passage of Scripture that my wonderful daddy shared with me a few weeks ago...I hope it finds you where you are and speaks into your life. Love you all!
1 Corinthians7:23-24---"You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings. Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation where God has called them."
