This has been my hardest week yet. My stress level the last two weeks has gone from near zero to pretty high last night at 2 a.m. when I couldn't sleep. Ignorant bliss has finally turned into a much greater awareness of what I should be doing but am not, and a higher admin load, and more duties at chapel, and a request from my Battalion Commander, and a wedding request, and pre-marriage counseling... It is all good, but I'm having to remind myself of the need to prioritize, say no, and be unable to please everyone. I feel in a much better position to do that now than ever, though it is a challenge.
Seasons of refreshment must end, but that is not a bad thing. It is an opportunity to exercise faith, grow in grace, and minister in his strength. Rutherford says, "Expect storms. And when it is calm, mend the sails. God, strengthen us also during the calm for the fights ahead.
Today's Bible study was particularly encouraging. For me personally--on the topic of stress, and to hear a Soldier walk out saying, "I can't believe I have been missing this." God, thank you that it is only your Word that can elicit such a response.
Seasons of refreshment must end, but that is not a bad thing. It is an opportunity to exercise faith, grow in grace, and minister in his strength. Rutherford says, "Expect storms. And when it is calm, mend the sails. God, strengthen us also during the calm for the fights ahead.
Today's Bible study was particularly encouraging. For me personally--on the topic of stress, and to hear a Soldier walk out saying, "I can't believe I have been missing this." God, thank you that it is only your Word that can elicit such a response.
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