Learning to live for HIS glory

For those of you who may not know, a few weeks ago I finished up 4 weeks of just about drowning in school work as I attempted to fit in a month long intensive training course in ESL before the wedding.  There were many times I wanted to quit, but God's sustaining grace kept me going.  And it's official folks, I passed!  I am a CELTA graduate.  (<-that sentence may well be the largest accomplishment of my life thus far.)   But you know what?  More than being a CELTA graduate, this month helped me see my true identity with a clearer gaze.  There's nothing like having so much to do you're sure you can't get it done, praying for the strength and wisdom to somehow make it through, and seeing God answer those prayers day-in and day-out.  Physically spent and mentally exhausted, I realized more this month than ever before that I am a weak woman indwelled by an all powerful God.   In that place of utter weakness, I found grace to carry ...

It's been a long time...but I have a few moments free today.   And my heart is truly overflowing with thankfulness. It's Thursday, friends. I'm thankful for God's sustaining grace... Demonstrated: in many people's prayers, A new church family loving and caring for me, A fiance who has been by my side every step of the way through this crazy month --Doing laundry, Making me food, Helping with homework, Brainstorming, Cheering me on-- God's faithfulness, His overarching plan, Looking back, Seeing how this month has been two years in the making, Strength, Ability, Christ's enabling, Gospel moments, Flowers, J&J's open home, My green room, The hope of being almost done, Knowing I'm passing, My students (I'll miss them), So much that God has done!