It's been entirely too long since my fingers have been moved to push the black keys on my Mac. Though I should be studying for my two exams—which I feel totally unprepared for—nothing could stop me from leaving this digital footprint today, not even the 37 degree spring weather. I was just about to go inside when the idea came to me and my mood brightened with my laptop screen in its reawakening. I promise the birds are even singing a happier tune! Let's do this.
*cracks knuckles*
My message today is simple, one I'm sure you've been told before...but I'm not telling you yet.
College is great....at least that's what my Facebook and Instagram would tell you. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying myself, but it's not all late nights with friends and free pizza. There have been a few times that my foot got caught on uneven bricks (good ol' Athens).
I'm broke and had to buy a new tire—my Ca$h App name is $JasmynPearl if you're feeling generous. My best friends are graduating and moving eight and twelve hours away. I have at least two exams every week until the end of the semester and haven't been able to sleep through the night in months.
I became unsure about my major, and how I would accomplish the dream God has placed on my heart. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to be in college anymore...yes I know I haven't even been here that long.
Out of desperation I began reading INSTINCT for Graduates by T.D. Jakes. The basic premise is to listen to the instincts God has given you. One of the first stories Jakes reminds the newly graduated is of Moses, the "liberator of his people." God had a plan for Moses before he had even been created [Exodus 2]. More on this later.
Then Pastor Kline at Bible Truth Baptist Church reminded me who the authority in my life is and that He is omnipresent. I suddenly felt guilty for the pity parties I frequently hosted.
God is walking with me even through the hills that feel larger than the ones surrounding campus and had determined my path before I'd been conceived.
*cracks knuckles*
My message today is simple, one I'm sure you've been told before...but I'm not telling you yet.
College is great....at least that's what my Facebook and Instagram would tell you. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying myself, but it's not all late nights with friends and free pizza. There have been a few times that my foot got caught on uneven bricks (good ol' Athens).
I'm broke and had to buy a new tire—my Ca$h App name is $JasmynPearl if you're feeling generous. My best friends are graduating and moving eight and twelve hours away. I have at least two exams every week until the end of the semester and haven't been able to sleep through the night in months.
I became unsure about my major, and how I would accomplish the dream God has placed on my heart. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to be in college anymore...yes I know I haven't even been here that long.
Out of desperation I began reading INSTINCT for Graduates by T.D. Jakes. The basic premise is to listen to the instincts God has given you. One of the first stories Jakes reminds the newly graduated is of Moses, the "liberator of his people." God had a plan for Moses before he had even been created [Exodus 2]. More on this later.
Then Pastor Kline at Bible Truth Baptist Church reminded me who the authority in my life is and that He is omnipresent. I suddenly felt guilty for the pity parties I frequently hosted.
God is walking with me even through the hills that feel larger than the ones surrounding campus and had determined my path before I'd been conceived.
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [Jeremiah 1:5]
I have been worrying myself for nothing. I have been ignoring his power rather than recognizing the ways in which he's moving. God has shown favor in my life since July 30, 1997.
I. Am. Blessed.
Even as I sit here stressed about the end of the semester prepared to pull an all-nighter before a full day tomorrow I am blessed. It's easy to get wrapped up in routine of life if you don't pay attention to God's hand in your life.
I have never left the state of being blessed. His grace covers me. His mercy goes before me. If you are a child of His, He does the same for you.
I. Am. Blessed.
Even as I sit here stressed about the end of the semester prepared to pull an all-nighter before a full day tomorrow I am blessed. It's easy to get wrapped up in routine of life if you don't pay attention to God's hand in your life.
I have never left the state of being blessed. His grace covers me. His mercy goes before me. If you are a child of His, He does the same for you.