Sometimes life gets so busy and I find myself stuck only focusing on all the stuff I need to accomplish. Everything else around me doesn't seem to matter, and I focus on me and me only. Today was one of those days... Yesterday I became an active of Sigma Alpha Tau, and up until this point, I put everything aside to be a pledge and to join my sorority. Now, I'm left with a million tasks to complete...just when I thought the chaos was going to be over... I just realized that I have yet to even have a conversation with my roommate, I've been in my own little stressed out world, honestly I've been completely self-centered all day.
It bothers me how easy it is for me to let that happen... Yes, class, registering for classes, switching my major, doing homework, and meetings are all important, but it's no excuse for ignoring the world around me. The way I see it, everything is going to get done if I want it to. Taking 5 minutes to talk to a friend out on campus isn't going to kill me. Grabbing a bite to eat with my roommate or a friend isn't going to set me that far back. Writing this blog and reflecting on my actions isn't going to ruin my night. As I walked back from class in the rain, I took out my ipod and just reflected. I realized how stressed I was and thought about what it was that made me feel so overwhelmed. The actual things I had to do were not hard, it was my mind set.
Instead of focusing on the task at hand, I was always looking forward to what I had to do next. So I stopped and decided I was going to go on a walk around campus and just allow myself to forget about my busy schedule. It was such a great feeling. I prayed and thanked God for the beautiful earth He created and I just admired the serenity of campus when it's raining. No one is out & about...ever. During my little break, I realized how much I had already accomplished, and felt so much better. I just need to stop sweating the little things and remember what's important: loving God & loving people. I know my God has a plan for me and my life. He's already began to unfold that plan for me, and He has effortlessly guided me to where I am now.
Stressing is not honoring God. If I fully trust Him, then I know that there is not one thing I can do wrong for Romans 8:28 says, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. God has shown this to me so many times just in this past year, and yet I still find myself trying to control everything. God is not going to let me fall, even if I stumble, I know He will be there to help me (Psalm 37:24). Nothing can get in the way of God's purpose for me except myself... so I should probably just stop trying to control everything and let Him take care of that. If I do I know I will be blessed with a wonderful life (Proverbs 5:3). I mean, if I look at where I was this time last year to this time this year, it's like black & white. Putting my faith in Christ saved me and got me to the wonderful place I am today. I truly am blessed, and no amount of work thrown at me is going to change that.
Blessed.
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