Looking back over the school year, I am so thankful. Thankful for the friends that God has put in my life. Thankful for His faithfulness to me....even though I am unfaithful.
"The saying is trustworthy, for:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will deny us;
if we are faithless, he remains faithful
--for he cannot deny himself."
~2 Timothy 2:1-13
God has shown me that He is all I need. He is enough. The longings in my heart cannot be satisfied by guys, money, or possessions. They can only be satisfied by Jesus.
One thing I realized a couple days ago is how thankful I am that I stayed home this past school year. It has been one of the best decisions in my life. God has taught me so many things. Things that are preparing me for college. As many of you know I'm heading off to Ohio this coming school year to start my Sophomore year at Cedarville University. This is going to be a big change in my life and I am going to miss many many people, but somehow I feel content. I feel that this is where God wants me.
Two words of wisdom I have learned:
1. Daily prayer and Bible reading are so important.
-I know you have heard it many times before, but please take this to heart. Life is so much easier to live when Jesus is at the center. When your gaze is fixed on Him. And the only way to get to know Him better and to grow deeper in your relationship with Him is to talk to Him and listen to Him. Talk to God through prayer, and listen to Him through His Word. He will listen, and He will speak for He is faithful.
"Oh how I love your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
...How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
~Psalm 119: 97, 103-105
2. Don't try to fill the longings and desires in your heart with anyone/anything but Jesus.
-No matter how much you think it will satisfy, it won't. The ultimate boyfriend/girlfriend will eventually let you down at some point. The best friends won't always be there for you. We're human. It's what we do. We mess up. Your possessions could disappear in a moment....and besides, they get old after a while. Money can't buy everything--love being one of them. Seriously, the only one who will never let you down, will always be there for you, will never grow old, and will love you unconditionally is JESUS!!
"Be strong and courageous.
Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you.
He will not leave you or forsake you."
~Deuteronomy 31:6
Your Broken, Forgiven, and Loved Sister,
Christi Joy
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