Semester Blues: God's Restoring Happiness

Lamentation 3: 22, 23. NIV.
"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,  They are new every morning;  great is your faithfulness.  "

I had my last exam today.I must admit that I was immensely apprehensive during the entire semester.I worried about money, friends, my family; I struggled with my self esteem-wondering if I was capable enough and I wondered if I would ever make the mark on the world as God had intended. Amidst all this,I can honestly and safely say that God has proved faithful.

I have seen God's hands in my life and it amazes me even now as I look back. I see him in the resiliency of my brother and my sister as they dealt with some family problems. I saw it in the renewed vim, vigor and purpose that God has sparked in me. I saw it in the financial provisions sometimes right at the last minute. I saw God working in the life of my friends and making Himself more visible; proving again and again how much He loves them.

God's faithfulness is indeed incomprehensible. I realize that His grace is indeed a gift and not a loan that I have to repay. I celebrate His death and resurrection because what that means for me is that there is hope and I can come boldly before God, addressing Him as Father and Friend. I relaize that every day is just one stepfurther down the path that He has ordained forme even before my parents even thought of having a child.     

I purpose to living a life that is above mediocrity,a life that makes my family,myself and God proud. Will you join me?