Life has not been the easiest for me lately. Between studying for classes, worrying about Comps, running my thesis a million times, and waiting to hear from grad schools, I've found myself overwhelmed the majority of the time.
Over the last week, I let things get to me a little easier than normal and I started to crumble. Every night, I continued to pray for the same things; for myself, my family, friends, and anyone I come in contact with to be safe, happy, and healthy. I got to thinking about why I let things overwhelm me so much and prayed for God to take a little of the weight off, just enough to bring me above water. I know life isn't meant to be easy, so I try not to ask to be pulled out of the water completely. I'm willing to work for things and know God isn't just going to do it all for me without me putting in some effort. But, that's when I realized that God already sent me a lifeboat. He pulled me out of the water when I gave my life to Him two years ago. He doesn't keep throwing me back in; I keep jumping. When things start to calm down, I decide I'll try to swim again.
I'm posting this short blog to say a couple of things. First, I thank God every day for my salvation. I'm thankful for the church I grew up in that shaped me, for the friends and family that helped me find the way, for finding myself in a theology class that changed my life, and for a pastor who drove to me during a snowy day to pray with me when I realized I couldn't do it alone anymore. Second, God will always be there to help you climb in the boat. Trust Him. Let Him have control and stop jumping out when things start to slow down. And, finally, you don't always have to do everything alone. Ask for help. Call a friend. Say a prayer. Don't give up.
Smile always,
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