His Plan - Balance

Hi Guys!!!!

It has been a solid couple months since I have written a blog post. It has not been my intention to wait so long, but summer came and went. I have been back at school and finished three weeks of classes.  When people say time flies, it really does flash before my eyes - most days.

Junior year fall semester.. Where has the time gone? It is honestly crazy to think that I am more than half way done with college. Classes have been wonderful, work has been marvelous (feels great to be making money), friends have been extraordinary, and my walk with Jesus is through the roof.

It is amazing to witness the support I have here at school as being an out of state student. Recently, my grandpa had a couple obstacles with his health.  My friends were there for me through it all making sure I was ok and praying with me and for my family.  I cannot treasure my friends enough through this difficult process. I am so glad God planted me here at this university knowing I would be surrounded by such warm-hearted people.

Compared to my 21 credits both fall and spring semesters last year and now just taking 16, it feels like I have so much free time. At least I try to think that most of the time.  My classes are MWF, and I work TR. It is an adjustment that is becoming more of a routine.

CRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a campus ministry here on campus, and it is thriving so much this semester.  The first ten day events were great! At weekly meetings, I have seen so many new faces. It is awesome to see God working through the ministry and encouraging our hearts along the way.

This year I am co-leading a CRU freshman bible study (I always refer to it as BSTUD) with one of my closest friends.  I am looking forward to this new journey God has provided me.  I cannot wait to meet the girls that come out and to see them grow in their faith throughout the semester.

It seems like the semester is going perfect, right? Well, I am having trouble balancing it all.  This is one of the first things you learn in college, and I still struggle with it day in and day out. Between classes, work, CRU, and all the other clubs that I am actively involved in it can get a little over whelming at times.  I have had little motivation to do homework in a timely matter, which explains my lack of sleep and tiredness.  Although, I always make plenty of time to meet up with friends to drink coffee and talk about life.  With all of this..this is what I have realized to be true.

The more "stressed" I am, the busier I get with surrounding myself in God's presence. It is though God eliminates those struggles I feel the more I talk about Him with others and read my Bible.  I know God will provide me with the necessary things I need, so why worry about that feeling that I could have done better on that assignment or should have reviewed my notes more for that quiz that I was unsure about.  With God, it is not about being perfect or striving to be perfect. God sees me perfectly imperfect in his eyes. (Thanks to my bible study co-leads for teaching me that last year!) It is by God's grace that I am able to balance it all here at school. God's purpose for me is to not worry about the what if's, but to embrace the opportunities he has given to me today.

As I reread this post and reflect on it, I believe the balance of college life and God's journey for me will always be a challenge.  Although, it is a challenge I take on in confidence.  I believe God puts me in obstacles, so I can see the bigger picture in the end.  I know he is my number one supporter, and I must trust in him.

Psalm 16:8 says..
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

2 Peter 3:17-18 says..
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawlessness and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

God Bless.
(I will write again soon)