Something Slightly More Profound

My life is crazy. With that comes a lot of stress and a lot of disappointment because I'm not able to do the things that I want to. Being a senior English Education major waiting tables 3 or 4 nights a week is proving to wear me out. On top of that, I have an amazing boyfriend that I struggle to be able to spend time with and great friends all over the place that it's hard to find a quick minute with. Above all of that, I have a best friend and Savior that deserves my best times of day.
Earlier this week I was defeated. None of my plans were lining up, and I was too busy for anything. The things I wanted to do the least were taking up all of my time. I began praying and asking God for guidance and wisdom. I asked him what I could do to make this all easier. You know what he kept saying over and over again? "Just trust me." Now, being me, that was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a practical tool that will get everything done and out of the way so I can spend time with the people in my life. But God knew that wasn't what I needed. I needed peace. I needed to trust him with my time. So, I gave it up to him. My crazy schedule, my frustrations, everything. And you know what? Slowly, a peace came over me. It didn't happen right away, it took the rest of the night, but it came. And the next day, when I started to get frustrated with a lack of time again, I quickly turned it over to him and he blessed me with peace again.
I still have a crazy schedule, but I'm okay with the fact that it's probably not going to go away. I know that, through the mounds of things on my plate every week, God can help me to get it all done without too much of the stress, frustration, and defeat. He's on my side.
So, to those of you who know what I'm talking about and are just as busy (or are even busier) than I am... don't try to do it alone. It's not going to work. We have an amazing and loving God who is able. He is able to take away the things that are weighing us down. Sometimes He'll give wisdom, sometimes He'll give strength, sometimes He'll give peace... No matter what he gives, it's exactly what we need. So don't be afraid to ask.
And when he does give us these things......... THANK HIM. Because he deserves all of the praise. And when we get everything accomplished....... PRAISE HIM. Because he helped us through it. And when we make it through another day.... GIVE HIM THE GLORY. Because the things we did that day were because of Him.

Nothing Really Profound

Hmmm... so my good friend Amanda just posted on her blog that she forgot about. Which reminded me: I have a blog that I also forgot about. So here I am. Maybe I feel guilty or something.

Tonight. Tonight has been a blast. I went swing dancing with some amazing friends and it was just really great.
 When I got back on campus, I went to find a quiet place to do some devotions before bed. I came across a group of friends sitting around the fireplace talking. Obviously I sat down and joined them. It turned into a night of encouragement, laughter, fun, and a little bit of homework. It's now 6:40 AM. we decided a long time ago that we were not going to go to sleep. Let me just say right now: all-nighters are a must in any college experience.

I guess what's running through my head tonight is the word "live." You don't have to live like there's no tomorrow, you don't have to live like the whole world depends on you. Just live. Have fun and Glorify God in the process. We are only in college once, and these experiences will soon go away. So I've chosen to cherish them. Live a little on the edge. ...And still somehow try to be responsible! haha.

So that's what I've got for you today. Not really much, but it's all I can come up with this early in the morning. I'll try to post something more profound another time.