These Chains are Gone

Today is a beautiful day, not only because it is Tuesday and sunny but because it is March 6th. Spring break is next week, my interviews are over, and the Lord is faithful. It seems my mind has been consumed with worldly thoughts the last couple weeks because of tests and interviews. With my grades being mediocre and my interviews deciding my future I was anxious for about a good month. Now admitting that is not easy because the way I was acting was the most ungodly thing I could have done. I had no trust in the Lord and ultimately tried to rely on myself. Praise Jesus for his mercy and grace and forgiveness. For I will ALWAYS be unworthy no matter how hard I try, but his love never fails and his mercy never seises. Last week it hit me how much I failed to recognize who God is. He is a God of here, now, and forever. He has designed my life perfectly, and has tremendous plans for me. Once I realized that I was able to take a deep breath, sit back, and relax. He is faithful! I had my interview for my Africa internship last friday, and couldn't feel more blessed. As of right now I am 90% sure I am going to Nairobi, Kenya for 5 weeks this summer! AHHHHHH what an incredible opportunity... like I said before the Lord is faithful! I also had my interview for nursing school Saturday morning. I was amazed at the way the Lord calmed my nerves and covered me with his perfect peace.

So my life is a waiting game... waiting for an answer, waiting for approval, waiting for decisions. Wait, stop, freeze.

Isn't that what people treat all of life like?

Now lets re-direct our thoughts. Life is not about waiting for the next decision or opportunity it is about serving God today. Focusing on him in the present and making his name famous. So these next couple months are HIS... he will be my focus and my source for strength! Thank you Jesus for giving my life more meaning then waiting around and thank you for allowing your plans for my life to not be like anyone else's!

In Him, Hannah