"Therefore we do not loose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For out light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians 4:16-18
It is getting to be about that time where I'm feeling drained and unmotivated. Problem is...I've just had a nice and long 5 1/2 week Christmas break. Other problem is..school starts Tuesday. Last problem..I'm not ready yet because I haven't done many lesson plans. I do not want to loose heart, but sometimes I really feel like I'm wasting away. (Outwardly and inwardly) I feel like I'm getting burned out. I want to be renewed day by day, but sometimes it's very hard to do. Sometimes trusting in God can be a lot harder than it should be. Why would my ways EVER be better than God's ways. The fact is that they can never be close to being better than His ways, but the truth is that I continually trust in myself before I trust in God. I think I can make it on my own and that is my mistake. These troubles are temporary and God's kingdom is eternal.
I want my momentary troubles to lead me to God and to fix my eyes on the unseen prize. I want all my efforts to lead me to God and an eternal life with Him. I want to be a genuine, caring, selfless daughter of God.
Sweetheart,
ReplyDeleteDON't get discouraged or overworked!!! Burn out is terrible....grab your BIBLE, and go out in quiet nature and spend quiet time each day. You are 100% correct....GOD's ways are FAR better than ours anyday anyway! I am proud of your spiritual journey as well as your actual journey to Africa.....stay close to Lord always cause the Eternal prize is worth all our earthly struggles. I loved your devotional text and thoughts....you are so talented!!!! Hope school is going well for you again.....sometimes that long of a break is tough to snap back into gear. Leaving for our long break to beach in SC tomorrow.....it will be rough to return to normal life again, but i will think of you !!! xoxoxo Auntie and Uncle
Dearest Jeanna,
ReplyDeleteI've been so forgetful to check your posts. It's been hard to find time to skype with so much happening & a houseful of guests. I miss you so much & count the days left til you return. Don't give up....your heart is in the right place & I'm so proud of your accomplishments & just WHO YOU ARE.....a daughter of God! Keep HIM in your life & stay positive. Work can get you down.....don't forget to take time to relax. Your days will soon be gone there & it will be hard to adjust back in the states, but those stars will take you back to Africa, I'm sure! <3 you so much