Exhaustion.
I don't think I've ever felt it before- truly.... until now.
Coming home from NOLA and jumping head first back into work/ministry was challenging.
Then, last weekend happened. Two Stafford students were injured in an early morning accident. For one, the injuries were fatal. For the other, one of our high school students, the injuries will be forever life-altering. This past week at work has been hard as we wrestle with the questions and uncertainties. It has, however, thrown open the doors to share the love of Jesus with our students. We've had many opportunities to listen to them, comfort them, encourage and challenge them. Even in our times of sorrow and despair, God is working mightly. Tensions are high at school as we head into a series of evaluations over the next few days. There are six weeks left to school- and I think there will be a collective sigh of relief when we head for summer break.
But then, you have last night. Katie and I went to see the spring musical. A number of students that I work with were involved. It was so fun to see them stepping out of their comfort zones. Afterwards, one of my boys and his mom came over to see me. It's those little moments that you realize you are making a difference- one life at a time. I was so proud of him- he stole the show!
Today has been a good day as I try to catch up- on rest and work. I am thankful for days like this when the phone doesn't ring, it's quiet and I can move at my own pace. I finished my support letter for Germany today- and it gets me excited! Meeting my teammates last week was great- in the 10 days of camp, they truly get to know the young people and build strong relationships. I can't wait to see what God is going to there!
My heart has been heavy lately- I know being tired and overwhelmed play into it. But, in many ways, it goes deeper than that. There is dissapointment by the lack of urgency I see around me for things of God and for accomplishing His work. My heart desires to do so much more- but the constraints of life prevent it. I continue to bring these things before the Lord- pray for HIS perspective on them and that my desires would be the ones He has for me and not my own.
Psalm 91:1
"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty."
I love this verse. We need to dwell- to live 100% of the time in the Most High. We will find rest/comfort in His shadow. How big is He? That the cool covering of His mere shadow is sufficent to bring rest, to bring peace.
May you find rest today in the Almighty.
Always~
Elisabeth
No comments:
Post a Comment