Some days you have a lot on your plate and can't possibly imagine how you're going to make it through in one piece with your sanity attached. That was me today. It's not that I had a ton of classes or homework, but I just had a lot of meetings and obligations that I needed to be and and take care of. Since I'm what you could call a people pleaser, I don't take these things lightly and perhaps take them a bit too seriously. So be it.
Anyway, this afternoon and evening just loomed over me as I went throughout my day. I just knew about all the places I had to be and all the things that were expected of me, and my little introverted side was whispering "Go curl up in bed and don't do anything." Unfortunately, that side couldn't really win over tonight, and I was forced to go deal with people and interact like a normal human being. How terrible.
I had an intramural soccer game this afternoon that consisted of me running back and forth trying to cover my position and two other people's, wheezing because I'm horribly out of shape, and getting frustrated at different aspects of what was unfolding on the field. But it sure felt good to play again! I left the field feeling tired and sore but free and ready to face the night ahead of me.
I had dinner with some pretty amazing people. I'm so blessed by them in ways they probably will never understand. Getting to know them this year and form a bond with them has truly changed me and helped me grow for the better. I see God through their kind words and smiles everyday. So if any of you green leaders are reading this: thanks for being so great!
Then I spent some time preparing for my upcoming trip around the world to the Philippines. Who would have guessed that little old me from the cornfields of Illinois would have the chance to go to Manila and shine the Light of Jesus to the children and people of Manila? Seriously, this trip is so far out of my comfort zone that I know it must be God's will for me or else I'd be crazy for going. My group of fellow education majors are such amazing people. Their passion for teaching and sharing God's word is so evident and inspiring to me. I can't wait to spend a month abroad with them and see what God can do through our group!
As if all the previous blessings in my night weren't enough, I got to go worship for an hour with my floor and our brother floor. Fifty or so college students in a dorm basement just singing our hearts out to the Lord. Such a simple thing but so incredibly powerful! The Lord is alive and was present in our worship tonight. What more could I ask for?
Throughout my evening I also just had great conversations with people that God must have put in my path. I know without a doubt that He does that because He knows what we need and when to provide us with it. These little conversations, though seemingly unimportant, made my night. I love seeing God work in the normal and the everyday. He takes the mundane and changes it into something holy and pleasing to Him. So the next time you have a task or day or week that seems like it can't be done or you won't make it out alive, find the little things to be thankful for. Counting my blessings is surely something that needs to be done more often, but I'll take it one day at a time. And today, I think I've had far too many blessings to count.
