Today was fantastic.
We woke up this morning to a beautiful sunrise outside, and spent a few minutes in silence just taking in the beautiful view. It's not often that Tyler and I wake up at the same time, much less have the time to sit and reflect. We had an incredible church service this morning, and it wasn't even the typical "Jesus died on the cross and rose again" kind-of service. Pastor Gary focused on the benefits of Jesus coming to life 3 days later and all the things that He gave to us in order for us to live. During the service, he had 3 different doors brought onto the stage. One was a healing door, another was a forgiveness door, and the other was a door that represented feeling lost/broken and not knowing what your purpose in life is. Of course right now I find myself wondering what difference my life makes, and where in the big picture of things do I fit in. The service was refreshing... being reminded of the sacrifice that Christ made in order for us to live. I walked into the service feeling tired, discouraged, and on the verge of literally depressed... and walked out of the service feeling alive. Realizing that the stage of life I'm in right now is not forever, working 70+ hour weeks is not going to last for much longer, and finally feeling valued again. I realize that friendships and relationships that have drifted apart over the past few years are being restored, I was reminded that my self-image does not stem from my mood swings, and realizing my self-worth is more than I give myself credit for. Thank you Heavenly Father for that simple reminder of your love and sacrifice for me.
Spent the rest of the day cooking a huge meal... Tyler and I had an incredible lunch with my beautiful sister, and spent the afternoon relaxing. Took a nap, went on a great walk, watched a movie, and now I'm trying to mentally & emotionally prepare myself for another work week.
I trust and hope that you had an incredible Easter also.
3 years ago
Megan-
ReplyDeleteit was nice to get some text messages from you today. I have really missed you alot lately megsie. I miss the talks we used to have and sometimes I just miss having fun with you. I understand exactly where you are at with wondering what difference your life makes. I am learning to look at the blessings of each day and the small differences I make each day. The fact that for 8 months that I have been working at the Elementary School, almost everyday I make a difference, in things a small as wiping a kids nose when they have a cold, to helping them through very hard times at home, and just being a safe person for them to talk to and share with. I make a difference just by being myself. I make a difference to the kids, I make a difference to my coworkers and I make a difference to the Teachers that I am working under as well. They see Christ in the choices I make and the way I choose to live.
And Megan, YOU HAVE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO ME! I am not the best at sharing things with people at the right times, and I never told you enough, that your friendship meant alot to me and will always mean alot to me. Meg, weather we are 15 or 1500 miles apart, I will be thinking of you and praying for you and I will always be here when you need to talk, and hey Now I have your phone number, so I can call you too:)
I love you Megan. I cant wait to see what God continues to do in your life, as you continue to let him mold you and shape you into the Beautiful Woman of God he wants you to be.
How amazing to be part of God's plan and to actually feel His presence on such an amazing day!
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