Change of State

Well School starts this week and I can't wait to become a nurse. I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I am anxious to have a schedule and do what God has created me to do. When I got my letter that proclaimed that I got into nursing school, I was overjoyed. I am so amazed by what God is doing in my life. I am happy-oh so happy. I know that we go through things for a reason. I am away from the love of my life for a reason. I am away from my family for a reason.... that reason is to focus on this school that God has blessed me with and to focus on Him during this trying time. Changing states seems to not be that big of a deal really but the change of mental state is harder than just a few hours of time. It requires weeks of transition. I know that what lies ahead is going to hard, its going to be lonely but I do know that God is with me. He wants me to trust in Him. He comforts me if I just seek His love and mercy. So I choose to not worry, to not doubt if He is with me, Becasue I know that He is right beside me.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

The Art and Beauty of Change

On my morning walk this morning, I was in awe of the trees that were changing colors. As I look at the yellow leaves of the tree turning red, I wonder why only a few of them change? I would definitely say that fall is my favorite season. I anticipate the changing colors of the leaves and the beautiful display of leaves on the ground. Am I anticipating the beauty of how our earth looks at this time of year or am I fond of how it makes me want to worship and praise Jesus more and more each morning... each tree I see? The feeling of being close to God feeling the love that is between us makes me want to show love and comfort to those around me.
Our world, His Creation, points to His glory, His splender and majesty... everything that he has created is meant to draw us closer to Him and make us fall in love with Him. Are you looking at the things around you in awe? Or Are you numb to the fact that God has created such a beautiful place and has created us to experience all of these overwhelming feelings. I am overwhelmed by His love for us, by His grace for us and His mercy.