Oh How He Loves Me

I woke up overwhelmed this morning. I have been stressed out because I have a lot to do before I have to go back to school, and I have been putting it all off, which makes it ten times worse. I only have two weeks to get it all done, and I have been dreading the day that I have to start classes again.

I feel like the devil is doing everything he can to keep me away from God's Word. He makes me feel like I have so many things to do that I don't have time for my bible study, when in reality that is the thing that I need the most. If I hadn't sat down to do my bible study today, I would have been stressed out, anxious, and probably unhappy all day. But God changed my heart this morning. He made me realize that I need to be joyful in all that I do. Instead of being annoyed that I have to package up two more textbooks and take them to the post office, I should be happy that they were sold. Instead of dreading filling out scholarships, I should be thankful that I have a chance at free money! Instead of agonizing about going back to school, I need to be thankful that I have a school to go to, a really nice apartment to live in, a goal to work towards, friends to be around, a life!

He showed me two verses that gave me comfort, peace, and joy today. These two verses are life changing:

Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.
Philippians 4:6-7

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Matthew 6:33

I am so thankful for a God that loves me like He does. He sent His Son to die on the cross, so that I don't have to live in constant guilt and shame. He gave me His Word so that I can grow closer to Him, and become a better person. He enriches my life and gives me a reason to live.