Being a student, it only became natural to say that Saturday was my favorite day of the week. I think everyone can relate. I remember loathing Monday mornings because I had to get up early, and then work for 5 days straight. Being in college, my schedule would change with each semester, sometimes giving me a new favorite day. Each one had a different reason for being my favorite.
Now I'm a college grad working full time. My current favorite day of the week is still Saturday. It was my favorite in school, in college, and afterwards. I hate waking up early in the morning, especially when early means 6:00 am. I am most definitely a night owl. Among friends, I would be considered an early bird by getting up at 8:00 am. I'll be honest, I love that snooze button. Some of you are probably yelling at your computer expressing your frustration about waking up when the alarm goes off and what's the point in continually pressing the snooze. I understand that. But for someone who is not a morning person, that snooze button allows me to wake up gradually in the morning. On Saturdays, I don't have an alarm waking me up. I get up whenever I wake up, which is usually around 8:00.
Since I am always on the run in the morning, I never have time to make the best breakfast ever, so I make them on my favorite day. I love whipping some eggs together, brewing some coffee, and getting my Bible open. I LOVE coffee and I LOVE digging in the Word. Being able to take my time in the morning, spending time with the Lord (before my roommates wake up) ushers in a great day. This is also a strange fact about me that I love to wake up before everyone else. I love the quiet before the day. It's calming and brings in a great day.
Sometimes I'll spend the rest of the day reading a book or watching movies. Sometimes I'll spend it organizing and cleaning. Almost every Saturday, I am doing things that need to get done and then when it's over, I feel accomplished. That feeling after it's all done is the best feeling and when I go to bed, my last thought is always "This was a great day!" It's usually just spent relaxing and doing what makes me feel regenerated from the week.
Happy Saturday!
Amy
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Transitions are so HARD!
God has a habit of creating order out of chaos. With every storm passed and every season changed, He has been my Anchor, my Shepherd, and my Rock. He has been the One I turned to in hard times and in times of confusion. Through every transition, God has proved how big He is and I have once again run out of reasons why I should not trust Him. After every season, my faith in Him is that much stronger.
The past few months have certainly been a whirlwind. I thought God was leading me towards one thing when I discovered He was ushering me into a completely new chapter altogether. It was totally out-of-the-blue and unexpected. But after much prayer, I realized this new change is good. I moved to Minneapolis 6 years ago embarking on a new adventure and discovering who I was in a great big city. Now after 6 years, God suddenly decided I was ready for a new adventure. In just a couple months, I will be moving back to Duluth. If I was asked even a year ago if I'd consider moving back, I'd answer flat out no. This change of direction in my sails just changed withing a day, within an evening really. I have been amazed at how things have started to fall into place. I've never been so sure of anything. God is my Shepherd leading me to a new pasture.
The people I had told have prayed with me on this and they all agreed this is good for me. I have had confirmations coming here and there. I started to get excited and now I can't wait to move back. It's time for me to come home. In the past two weeks of prayer, God has consistently given me a peace and that He is the One in control. In the past, I would be a ball of nerves especially without knowing if I'll have a job or a place to live. But whenever I've prayed I've really had a peace that this is the Lord's leading and I have absolutely nothing to worry about.
I just finished reading the book of Exodus and it struck me when I came to the part that the Israelites were being led by a cloud by day a pillar of fire by night. They always knew God was leading them and where He was going. They had no reason to worry at all because God was leading the way. When I finished it, the last few verses explained it again and said that whenever the Israelites saw the cloud and pillar of fire, they stayed. And when it was moving, so did they. I realized that I have no reason to be in control. God knows where my foot will go and all I need to do is obey. I know God keeps His promises and I just need to have faith that God will stay true to His word.
The past few months have certainly been a whirlwind. I thought God was leading me towards one thing when I discovered He was ushering me into a completely new chapter altogether. It was totally out-of-the-blue and unexpected. But after much prayer, I realized this new change is good. I moved to Minneapolis 6 years ago embarking on a new adventure and discovering who I was in a great big city. Now after 6 years, God suddenly decided I was ready for a new adventure. In just a couple months, I will be moving back to Duluth. If I was asked even a year ago if I'd consider moving back, I'd answer flat out no. This change of direction in my sails just changed withing a day, within an evening really. I have been amazed at how things have started to fall into place. I've never been so sure of anything. God is my Shepherd leading me to a new pasture.
The people I had told have prayed with me on this and they all agreed this is good for me. I have had confirmations coming here and there. I started to get excited and now I can't wait to move back. It's time for me to come home. In the past two weeks of prayer, God has consistently given me a peace and that He is the One in control. In the past, I would be a ball of nerves especially without knowing if I'll have a job or a place to live. But whenever I've prayed I've really had a peace that this is the Lord's leading and I have absolutely nothing to worry about.
I just finished reading the book of Exodus and it struck me when I came to the part that the Israelites were being led by a cloud by day a pillar of fire by night. They always knew God was leading them and where He was going. They had no reason to worry at all because God was leading the way. When I finished it, the last few verses explained it again and said that whenever the Israelites saw the cloud and pillar of fire, they stayed. And when it was moving, so did they. I realized that I have no reason to be in control. God knows where my foot will go and all I need to do is obey. I know God keeps His promises and I just need to have faith that God will stay true to His word.
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