Through it all, I've been learning about the Father's heart for His people. He loves us with abounding love. He loves us so much that He would map out every detail of our lives for our good and for His glory. While there are trials and hard seasons, it develops perseverance and character, all for His glory. God is love. I'm learning those simple three words now more than ever.
Being engaged has taught me more than I could ever explain. I've been convicted of selfishness and pride and am learning to walk in humility and undeserved grace. God has shown his love through remarkable ways - details of Daniel and I's relationship - knitting our hearts together to become one. He says, "...the one who trusts will never be dismayed." (Isaiah 28:16) He has sewn together a love story between Daniel and I that I never could have imagined on my own. My prayers have been more than fulfilled in this sweet man of God that will soon be my husband. I have not been dismayed.
"...so in Christ all will be made alive." 1Corinthians 15:22
While big life changes are about to happen and starting a new school year has been crazy, it has been easy for me to feel overwhelmed rather than rest in God's presence, to be still and know that He is God. The world tells you and the enemy absolutely wants you to start feeling this way, to doubt the Lord's goodness and providence in your life. I've been learning discipline, to submit my thoughts to the One who has made me new and alive. He reminds me, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Peter 2:9
Father, forgive me for my arrogance. Teach me humility, teach me to think of others before myself. Thank you for this crazy beautiful season of life. I pray my heart would be still before You. Teach me discipline and continue to press Your Word upon my heart. You are Love. Thank you for showing me Your Love in sweetest ways. Amen.
