There have been so many changes in the last few months, I find myself overwhelmed. I love my job at Family Christian, more than I ever thought I would. I enjoy working with my sister again and finding new friends. I have started countless new projects, and finished probably half...what's more, I have waited till the last minute to update this. ;)
If I were to culminate every lost moment, every spare thought, and fleeting inspiration, I could have saved myself a great deal of missed deadlines....however, I have fully enjoyed my life...savored almost every day of this school experience and I would not trade that for all those misplaced thoughts and unknown possibilities. My point is, I have learned just how poignant and applicable Solomon's words in Ecclesiastes 5 are to my life:
18 Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him—for this is his lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God. 20 He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.
Sometimes my flesh reminds me of the disappointments I have faced and I begin to "reflect on the days of my life" without looking outside at the beauty the big picture holds. However, most of the time, I am able to step back with "gladness of heart" and say "WOW, look what my God has done!"
I may be ending one point of my life, but just as He has the last 18 years of my life, God will be my joy and my encouragement, no matter where I find myself.
On that note, be joyful my friend...and enjoy the picture God is continuing to paint on our lives.
With Gratitude and Humbleness...
Rachel Marie
