The Thick of It

I'm definitely in the thick of it right now. There's a lot going on, and things just feel thick.

This is awesome for 2 reasons:
1. It gives me a chance to rely on God. There have been a few key things lately [book deal, dead car, etc.] where I've had to say, "Okay God, what's the lesson here? What are you teaching me? Let's get through this." I've actually felt the support, too. It's kind of like leaning on a wall. You don't have to put as much energy into supporting yourself, because the wall is there to hold you up.

2. I'm growing from it. I can recognize my own misgivings, as well as learn from those around me as to how to deal with the things life throws at you when you're an adult. Not having a car since Thursday is definitely teaching me about asking for help- it has to- and this is something I've never been good at. In the last few hours, as I've prepared for HSM tonight, I've realized how much I've grown since teaming up with God almost seven years ago. I've realized how much I've been through, but I can also see how God has carried me through it and how He's now using those experiences to impact my students. I like this because I feel like I get to sit back and let God work through me, which seems easier once you can get to that point.

We serve an awesome God who's with us in the thick of it. It's unbelievably cool to think about that in the context of life. We're never in the trenches by ourselves. So cool.