Standing Firm

Senior year is here, folks. This is it. One more year at N.C. State--that is all that is left. At this stage of the game, I have two options:

1. I can choose to worry about my future, fearing the new places I will go and trying to hold onto the people that I am leaving. Or...
2. I can embrace the unknown, moving full-speed ahead, knowing that God has already gone before me and has good plans for me.

Right now, I am humbled and amazed that the Maker of all things would choose to love me and open my eyes even the slightest bit to His bigness. One of my goals for this school year is to really claim the promises God gives us in scripture--to stand firm on the solid rock that is Jesus Christ.

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Dt. 31:8)

"For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." (Ps. 100:5)


What truths are you standing on today?

Adequate in Him

A wise friend of mine recently told me that in new situations "you have to remember that you are never adequate enough for anything, but God is adequate enough for everything."

I was reminded of her gentle words today, and the way she stressed that you have to believe both of those statements. In a performance-driven world, it has been easy for me get overwhelmed by the tasks demanded of me. But now, looking back over the last 10 weeks, it is clear that God has been there with me, and has enabled me to complete the challenge that was set before me.

Today, it was just what I needed. It's funny how God gives you exactly what you need for each and every day. Nothing more and nothing less. 

                                      Wilmington, NC - July 2013

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How has He provided physically or spiritually for you today?