how can i even begin to explain the multitude of thoughts and feelings within? a new start. a new beginning…
things are different than expected. more difficult. in all the ways i never thought it would be. after spending so many years in the same place, i feel i have become complacent. ok with being stagnant. ok with the routine. i have such an opportunity for change! an opportunity for growth. a desire for depth. work is going to be challenging. an everyday acknowledgment of being insufficient, but maintaining knowledge. a constant reminder that He is at hand in all matters, and that hope can be a reality. that miracles can happen in daily life. i have so much to learn and can’t wait to unfold the glorious treasures before me here. an amazing girl and wonderful friend had this as her status the other day. how the Lord uses those around us to remind us of truth…
”Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:3-5
how wonderful it is to be covered in these words. to know that there is such a deeper purpose in this world. that regardless of difficulties in this current season, that His name will be praised as we seek to love others through Him as He loves us. such a blessing it is to have such an opportunity to love these kids. i yearn to be able to do this without words and through deeds. how i long to make a difference for His kingdom!
