I just wanted to write a quick little note before I start my day today since I failed to write yesterday. Before I left the states, I was loaned a little devotion book by a friend ;). I started just readng one a day...what I was reading went very well along with what I was feeling and going through. Let me share some examples...
Day One I read was on the train to Annecy...In what I read in the book, God was reminding me that His love is always the same, even if my love for Him is not. He wants to be alone with me and spend time with me. His love will give me strength. The joy of the Lord will be my strenghth...
Day Two was Monday...first day at school...In the devotion God said "My child, do not expect the trials to be lighter than in the past..." He is testing all areas of our lives. Some trials may require more strength, endurance, etc. But He still reminds us that through whatever trials we face, to seek Him.
Day Three...first day of class...Yesterday I read two different devotions on the bus ride to school. The first talked about letting Him set the course...He has a plan and it is in motion...DO NOT MESS WITH IT!!! We are called to be obedient to this plan. The second devotion I read was so perfect I may just have to type it all out...even thought it is really long...
Behold, I have sent you out alone, bue I have gone ahead to prepare your way; yes, through the darkness to bear a light. I ask you only to follow Me, for I will surely lead you in a safe path, though dangers lurk on every hand. yes, I will be your protection. I will be your comfort. I will be your joy...My arms shall hold you, and you will not fall. My grace shall sustain you, and you will not faint. My joy will fortify your spirit..Yes, I will surely keep you, and you will not know fear...You shall have My constant care. I will not leave you for a moment. I will keep you from despaire: I will deliver you from confusion...Lo, the hour is upon you. Do not look back.
After reading this, I couldn't help but smile. It was such a good reminder for me and helped me start my day off. I think I'm starting to adjust to things, and hopefully that will continue. I'm still missing home a bit, but I know I will return soon....Thanks for all the encouragement that you all have given!!! You're great!!! I will post again tonight!
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Emily...sorry this comment is so unspiritual, but I have to say...are you using a french keyboard? Because if you are, it is SO impressive that you have mastered it in only a couple of days. I was making typing mistakes for weeks! Glad God is showing you so much already. I know that being away from everyone and everything that really shaped me as a Christian allowed God to build some true foundations in me while I was in France.
The sun rises warm upon the hill,
I feel its peaceful glow...
It brings the singing of the birds,
And bids the night to go.
I watch the storm clouds racing,
Lightning, flash across the sky...
the wind cries out in fury,
But, I shall never die.
Beach sands, like lacy petticoats..
Play back the raging sea.
Roses pink, sweet fragrance
Bloom softly at my feet.
My footprints stalk me on the sand,
Waves yapping at my toes.
The seagulls scream into the wind
Breakers crash in ordered rows.
The eagle hugs the sky, his own,
His glinting eye to find.
A mother hen recieves the blow
Protecting her own kind.
Tree branches brace against the wind,
Shuddering in the coldest snow.
Then in the warmth of spring
Bursting buds, new beauty show.
Little droplets, in suspense,
Cling to a window pane...
Until suddenly a secret force, cries go
And they race down in their lane.
Everywhere I look, I see your handiwork,
And stand in awe how You create
Lord, remind me agian, just who I am...
Don't ever let my love abate.
You are being thought of, prayed for, and loved.
God bless you!
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