3/11/2019

It's been another hot minute since I last wrote. I've been going through a handful of trials and life lessons recently, especially yesterday.

College tends to make you tired because you are either up late studying or doing something unproductive.  This is essentially me in a nutshell. Then there is the endless list of projects, assignments, tests, quizzes, and readings. The list can go on and on. 

I am one of the few people in my social circles of people not dating. It's a bit frustrating to be quite honest. Every corner I turn, it seems like people are in a relationship or people are now dating. Am I salty? No. However, when it seems like every corner you turn someone else you know started dating, it can be annoying.  I ask " What about me?" 

Health problems flaring up topped it all off. 

It was a rough day overall. I just couldn't take it.  I had some negative thoughts yesterday as well. God heard those thoughts because he sent along a friend of mine unexpectedly in my path. She sat there with me on the swing and hugged me and just let me cry. She then pointed me back to Jesus and prayed with me.  It's moments like these that God reminds me of his love and care for me. He has never left me alone.  I'm also thankful for this dear friend, my sister in Christ and my society sister, she continually emulates the love of God towards others. 

I was unexpectedly blessed with my roommate, Angelica in August 2018. We did not know each other before then and somehow it all worked.  I enjoy the conversations we have about topics between science (she's a biology major), seventies shows,  Supernatural, and spirituality. She is truly a blessing when it comes to unexpected things like writing me a note and giving me a doughnut.
Then another thing happened and I was reminded of Psalm 34, that my mother had read to me just the other day. The Lord calmed my soul and my heart with the simple promises outlined in the passage Psalm 34:1-10.

I will bless the Lord at all times;

    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;

    let the humble hear and be glad.

 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

    and let us exalt his name together!

I sought the Lord, and he answered me

    and delivered me from all my fears.

Those who look to him are radiant,

    and their faces shall never be ashamed.

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him

    and saved him out of all his troubles.

 The angel of the Lord encamps

    around those who fear him, and delivers them.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!

    Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,

    for those who fear him have no lack!

The young lions suffer want and hunger;

    but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. (ESV)

The Lord taught me he is constant, ever faithful, and truly sovereign. Pray in faith and remember he hears and sees everything you say, think, or do.

Take a listen to this song by Tauren Wells, Hills and Valleys