It has occurred to me as I am sitting here at work that I really shouldn't have been at all upset by the fact that I thought I was only working until 6 o'clock tonight, but found out right before my shift that I was in fact working until 8 o'clock, because in fact, God is just taking care of me.
For the last few weeks or so, I have been a little worried about the fact that I have not been getting very many hours at work. Quite honestly I have been fretting about that fact, and had even seriously considered looking for another job to supplement the hours. I wasn't very thrilled by the idea of a second job, and decided that I would just stick it out a while longer before really considering it.
So last Sunday as I was making out my tithe, I was very seriously considering the possibility of only doing part of my tithe right now, and making up for it later (since I wasn't sure that I would really be getting paid much in the near future). However, I decided that I needed to have faith that He would provide all my needs, so I decided to write the check for the full amount.
I had a tutoring appointment the next morning, and while very sad about the time (9am) because I had stayed up late the night before, I recognized that at least I was getting some time, and tried to be happy. When I got to work I discovered that I had two more appointments for that afternoon that I hadn't known about the day before. To me it seemed apparent that He was watching out for me.
A few weeks ago one of my co-workers asked me to cover a Friday night shift (tonight), and a Saturday morning shift (tomorrow) which I ageed to. So all day today I have known that I had a few hours of work tonight and tomorrow. Shortly before the shift tonight I became aware that the shift was actually for two hours longer than I thought.
Here is where I started to lose sight of God's blessing. Rather than recognize that God was providing me two more hours of work (on a night when I had no other plans), I started to be a little upset that I would have to be here until 8. Why? I have no idea.
During the last few hours of my shift I have thought about it. Sometimes I am so dumb. I ask God to deal with the situation of me not having work hours. I tell him that I am going to trust Him to provide. And then when He does, without even realizing His blessing I start to be upset that my "free time" is being taken from me... when normally it would be a bummer that I have so much free time. God provided for me. He even provided me extra work hours during a time when all of my friends, the people that I would be spending time with anyway, are busy. They are all doing other things right now. I would be sitting at home alone, likely doing nothing, but instead I am at work getting more hours... which I asked Him for anyway.
I don't know if this post really makes any sense or not. But for me it is important to realize that God is taking care of me. I would see it better if I would open my eyes.
I was just struck by a thought. How many other blessings might I be missing because I'm not looking?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday Night
I love Fridays. They are wonderful because it means that there are two whole days of weekend in front of me before I have to go to my classes again. It is even better when the Friday comes before a three day weekend.
Speaking of classes, they are great so far! Good news on the textbook front! So far, I have actually been keeping up on the reading for my Church History class, and it is really interesting! One text book, "131 Christians Everyone Should Know" is really interesting, because (as the title indicates) it is basically a collection of short essays on the lives and works of really important and influential Christians throughout the history of the church. So far we have read the section on the martyrs, which was a really interesting section. It is sort of intimidating to read about all of these people who boldly faced death for their faith, and makes me even more aware of just how easy I have it as a Christian in America, and on a Christian University campus no less! Sometimes it makes me wonder whether we as Christians in America are missing out on something crucial, because we dont' face anywhere near the same amount of opposition has other Christians have throughout history. Then again, I should not be at all surprised by the opposition that we do face, and will not be surprised if and when it gets worse.
Anyway, this last week of classes was really good. I think that all of my classes are going to be really good, and I am looking forward to them a lot.
Now, it is Friday night, before a three day weekend! My roommate and I are hanging out tonight. Dinner at Panera Bread and an evening of "House"... sounds good to me!!
Speaking of classes, they are great so far! Good news on the textbook front! So far, I have actually been keeping up on the reading for my Church History class, and it is really interesting! One text book, "131 Christians Everyone Should Know" is really interesting, because (as the title indicates) it is basically a collection of short essays on the lives and works of really important and influential Christians throughout the history of the church. So far we have read the section on the martyrs, which was a really interesting section. It is sort of intimidating to read about all of these people who boldly faced death for their faith, and makes me even more aware of just how easy I have it as a Christian in America, and on a Christian University campus no less! Sometimes it makes me wonder whether we as Christians in America are missing out on something crucial, because we dont' face anywhere near the same amount of opposition has other Christians have throughout history. Then again, I should not be at all surprised by the opposition that we do face, and will not be surprised if and when it gets worse.
Anyway, this last week of classes was really good. I think that all of my classes are going to be really good, and I am looking forward to them a lot.
Now, it is Friday night, before a three day weekend! My roommate and I are hanging out tonight. Dinner at Panera Bread and an evening of "House"... sounds good to me!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Textbook Fascination
Starting new classes is always an interesting experience. It is so exciting to have new textbooks, when I first get the text books they seem so interesting, and I have often felt like I wanted to start reading them right away. Sadly, that feeling never seems to last for me. As much as I find the courses and lectures to be fascinating, at some point during the semester, reading the textbooks becomes tedious and boring. At least this has been my experience over the last several semesters.
My goal this to semester is to stay interested in my classes from beginning to end, and (hopefully) to keep up on all of my reading so that I don't fall behind and feel bogged down in it. I am going to give this my best effort. It really shouldn't be that difficult to do, considering that I am only taking three classes that have textbooks and reading assignments.
Here is to a brand new semester!! The countdown begins!!
My goal this to semester is to stay interested in my classes from beginning to end, and (hopefully) to keep up on all of my reading so that I don't fall behind and feel bogged down in it. I am going to give this my best effort. It really shouldn't be that difficult to do, considering that I am only taking three classes that have textbooks and reading assignments.
Here is to a brand new semester!! The countdown begins!!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
A New Semester
It is strange that a new semester of school starts in just a few days... 4 days... I think.
Furthermore, it is very surreal that this new semester will, in fact, be the final semester of my college career. Crazy!
On the one hand I really am excited to go back to school, and see all of my cottage mates again, start classes, buy my new books... generally just get back into the swing of things and whatnot.
On the other hand I am rather terrified of going back to school. This is the FINAL semester of my college career (at least the undergraduate that is)! During this next semester I will be taking the last three academic classes necessary for the completion of my degree, working at my job in the Academic Resource Center, singing in choir at my school, and then I don't know what comes next. It is exciting, and frightening all at once.
Furthermore, it is very surreal that this new semester will, in fact, be the final semester of my college career. Crazy!
On the one hand I really am excited to go back to school, and see all of my cottage mates again, start classes, buy my new books... generally just get back into the swing of things and whatnot.
On the other hand I am rather terrified of going back to school. This is the FINAL semester of my college career (at least the undergraduate that is)! During this next semester I will be taking the last three academic classes necessary for the completion of my degree, working at my job in the Academic Resource Center, singing in choir at my school, and then I don't know what comes next. It is exciting, and frightening all at once.
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