Thursday, June 12, 2014

Ebenezers

This is an important day for me. 

I am beginning a new chapter in my life’s story.

I am finished being the east coast girl on the west coast.  I am finished with insecurity and self doubt.
I can remember this as the last day of the job I never imagined I could handle.  I can remember this as the year I did two years of induction and training in six months- the time when I also took many accelerated college classes for five months, still earning a 4.00.  The year I won a powerful respect and a love from my students unlike anytime before…

This year an entire campus of students at three schools fell in love with me…this past year I suffered, but my husband helped pull me through.

Do I have regrets?  Yes, letting my health go a bit.  Spiritually and physically, I feel worn down.  I will recommit to being healthy.  I will commit to searching for a more balanced way…

I will start this new chapter of my life with godly priorities.  I will not be beaten down or scared by my past experiences.  I will keep on.  I will lift my head high. 

I will make a comeback in the areas where I am broken down and weak.  I will be stronger.  I will be better.  I will be wiser.  I will be more experienced. 

This is a new chapter…better things are ahead.  I will be less lonely.  I hope I will find more friends in California.

I have the love and support of friends and family far away.  Despite the distance between us, I HAVE NOT LOST THEM. 
Praise God. 


On the inside I am standing tall, figuratively limping a little when I walk, but Lord willing, my weakness and pain is nothing that time, resting, and healing cannot overcome.  I can regain my mental and spiritual reservoirs of strength.  I can be built back up by those who love me.  I can revive in better days with more rejoicing.  Praise the Lord.    

Psalm 30:4-5
Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;
    praise his holy name.
For his anger lasts only a moment,
    but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night,
    but rejoicing comes in the morning.

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