Friday, June 8, 2012

The Light ALWAYS Prevails

My time here has been amazing! And I haven't even started working with teens yet. It has just been all the interns hanging out. We have been working in the office, hanging out and touring.  It's sometimes hard to believe that I am in Germany. It can be a bit confusing when constantly surrounded by Americans. But, I am trying hard to take it all in.

Today was the best day so far. The first half was called JAM day. That means its just "Jesus And Me." We spent our time at the Schwetzingen Castle Gardens. It was so beautiful there. The purpose of my time was to spend time alone, just me and God.

No matter what kind of work you find yourself in, whether it be ministry, business, coaching, teaching, etc., it always seems to be too busy. "I don't have time!" Taking the time to spend with the Lord, takes effort. But nothing is more important than doing that. Why is it so hard? Because the world sees busyness as success. If you aren't busy, you aren't successful. That is a lie.  There is no such thing and there shouldn't be such a thing as 'being too busy to spend some time with God.' Everyday may not look the same, but there must be Jesus time everyday. Jesus time may not be the same everyday, but it must happen everyday for there to be fulfillment. He is more than worth it.
Matthew 11:28-“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Like today, I spent about 45 minutes just sitting, relaxing, thinking and praying. Then spent some time walking around the gardens with the other interns. We were joking, laughing and, of course, taking pictures. Even during that time I was able to see God's work in everything. He was in the beauty of the clouds, grass, trees, flowers, ducks, geese, and water. After that, we had another hour to ourselves.

I decided to sit by the lake and watch the ducks. I ended up writing down my prayers. I was writing in my journal about needing encouragement in some areas of my life and all of a sudden, as the sun started to shine through, a pure white and very beautiful Swan swam right up to my feet, stuck its head out towards me and then just swam off. Talk about the Lord working in mysterious ways.

His reminder: though there are dark days in your life, the sun ALWAYS overtakes darkness. Keep your eyes on the light.

John 16:33- “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

 

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