I am currently sitting at home on winter break. My semester is over and it feels so good to finally relax. Since I am in a five year program, I am officially half way through my program! This past semester was pretty difficult. There just seemed to be a lot going on; I had a heavy school workload and then on top of that I worked and helped lead the Christian group on campus. But now I am done, for a little, and I can finally breathe. To be honest, even though this semester was really hard, I didn't feel that stressed. I mean, yes, there were definitely many moments where I was overcome with all the work I had to do. But at the same time, this year, I really made a commitment to give all my worries over to God. So every time I felt overwhelmed, I would just run to God.
I have been learning how to rest and find peace in the midst of the chaos, by going to my Father. The verse I have been clinging to is John 15:5 - “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." This verse reminds me that I cannot do anything without God, and that all I need to do is abide and rest in Him. It's so simple. I can't do anything without the strength from my Father, so when the burden is too heavy to carry, I give it to Him. I'm learning to put God first, even when I have an assignment due the next day, or when my paper isn't finished. On the morning of a big test day, before I cram material into my brain at the last minute, I take some time to just sit with God, read my bible and rest. This time reminds me why I'm doing all of this. It focuses my mind on the big picture. The only reason I am in this hard histology class, is because it brings me one step closer to being a Physician Assistant, so that one day I can provide medical care to those in need, and share God's love with them! Every hard test and annoying paper has a bigger purpose that is meant to bring glory to God! So yea, as I am home resting, I encourage you all to take a moment to rest and abide in God. Give God your burdens and worries. Make time for Him, even in the midst of the chaos, especially during this holiday season!
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