My Semester

This past semester was a hard one. My schoolwork kept me insanely busy. I spent more time at school and working on homework than ever before. I was in class all morning, then was in a classroom all afternoon for my practicum (it's kind of like being an aide), and then I would go home and do homework. On top of that, I also had commitments almost every night of the week. That was stressful. What's more, I had some issues with some friends, and a great guy friend wanted to be more than friends and I had to figure out if I wanted make that change in relationship, too. By the end of the semester, I was totally burned out. Through all of it, God was good though. I had to trust that He would help me get everything done and that I wouldn't have a mental breakdown. Just before I would cave from the stress, He would refresh me so that I could keep going. Looking back, I am so thankful for His kindness and love. I know that I could not have made it without my Rock.

School has been over for five weeks now. Finally last week, I felt like I had pretty much recovered from what was the hardest semester I've faced so far. I am finding my joy again, and am starting to look forward to the future once more. School is going to be even harder next semester, but I know I can do it with His help. I found some verses a couple weeks ago that I decided to memorize because I feel like they express the emotions of my heart. I know that they will bring comfort in this coming year and for the rest of my life...may they do the same for you.

"Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His Holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all of my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's."

Psalm 103:1-5