Rest

Wow, what a difference the Holy Spirit makes. Last week was so rough on Shannon and me. I felt overwhelmed by work and study and I just felt unable to rest and enjoy myself, ever. At home group on Sunday, I asked for prayer for us. I know God is totally helping us: this week was been a lot easier to handle. I'm actually gonna do an extra clinical day this week because I feel like I can handle it. wow!

One of the things I was convicted of while praying at home group was how poor of a 'spirit' I seem to have (translation: I never feel like I'll have enough of whatever it is I need). This it totally contrary to everything in the Bible. Isaiah 55 addresses the best; it calls out the poverty and dissatisfaction of God's people and tells them to go directly to the source, God Himself, and receive abundance. I'm still mulling over these thoughts, but I feel so much more satisfied and excited about life. I have less fear and anxiety about nursing (well, a little bit less).

Subsequently, my rest this week has been great! I've actually woken up about an hour before my alarm the last three days and felt pretty refreshed. I still took the extra hour for sleep, but the difference is still noticeable. Time with Shannon is less rushed as well; we can really enjoy the time we have together.

So now... I'm waiting at school for my class which begins in about 2 hours. Then it's off to the grocery store and home.