This last semester's finish was hard and I feel like over the last few days I have been coming out of a tailspin. As I have been able to unwind myself and gain perspective, I was hit by a few hard facts:
- It is easy to get busy and cease to be present with people. I found myself running around with a mental checklist and forgetting the importance of stopping and being fully present with people. Was a lot accomplished? By the world's standard's, yes; but God wants hearts full of worship and ready to love all those who are around well.
- Sin and spiritual warfare hit more heavily during these times. I was amazed at the fear (more on that later) that started to show its face and how easily distracted and discouraged I was. Little things set me off as they shouldn't and my reactions were a little irrational.
- I let things slide - things like organizing and planning and practical planning for anything after the day got pushed to the back burner as I focused on one day at a time (needful, but often not very helpful).
In all this, I am so thankful for God's grace and the Body of Christ, I could not have made it through the last few weeks without other people's encouragement and prayers. Thankfully there are seasons - these times when the things overwhelm, but also times of rest. My prayer is that I would truly enjoy the season of rest and be fully prepared for all God has next semester.
Endings of important events often are hard
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