on the facts of life

check out the song: Love Is Not Made by Jon Foreman

i think one of the greatest things about myself (,ladies) (jokes) is that i face the world and its problems with such a bemused and light heart. i smile in the face of all calamity and i want to have the last laugh when i die. i cling to three principles/facts of life as i know it:

1: God is steadfast and faithful. And this God, MY God, will never fail. He IS Love.
2: How can I live in a way that Jesus would? How would Jesus respond to this situation? How would Jesus look at this person?
3: Having the strength to change what I should and can, having the humility to accept that which i cannot, and the discernment and wisdom to know the difference.

these days, ive been tired. there's a lot on my plate with commitments to different ministries, relationships, school and myself. it's not to the point where i burnout, but its to the point where i have to admit that i am not giving enough of myself to God because i have my sights and priorities set on elsewhere. i say i am willing to lay it all down for God but i'm still learning what that means. maybe the more you learn and grow, the more you realise how much youve yet to go. the deeper i dig, the more i realise how shallow and small i am. God, teach me to desire you more.

so many uncertainties, especially with my graduation right around the corner. but how do i plan so far when midterms are next week and all i want to do right now is sleep? summit retreat is tomorrow. in anticipation, i feel like God is saying to me 'Hey, relax. Come fellowship with me and I will provide everything else you need. I am your God and I love you'. Letting go of control.

Lord, teach me to let go of myself, by faith. Help me know you are God.

In the meantime, I will continue to cling to my three facts of life. don't let the panic bring you down